Foodbank Victoria Terms and Conditions for receiving food

1. The Recipient is registered as a charity with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC).


2. The Recipient is the holder of a current Public Liability Insurance policy and will provide Foodbank Victoria with a copy of the policy wording and schedule on request.


3. While Foodbank Victoria will make every effort to provide food free from any defect, the Recipient acknowledges that donated food may contain allergens. Neither Foodbank nor the original donor of the food, provide any warranties or guarantees in relation to the food, including warranties as to quality and fitness for purpose.


4. The Recipient confirms appropriate food safety procedures are in place that comply with food safety legislation.


5. The Recipient will not sell any food or product received from Foodbank Victoria (or use in the operation of a social enterprise) even if proceeds from such sales are intended to be used for its own charitable purpose.


6. The Recipient may seek financial donations from their food relief clients on the condition: 

a. Any donations sought from food relief clients are not itemised on individual food products; 

b. Any donations sought from food relief clients are voluntary in nature; 

i. The voluntary nature of the donation request must be clearly communicated to the food   relief client 

ii. A food relief client who elects not to pay the voluntary donation must be permitted to   retain their access to food relief


7. The recipient will distribute the food and other goods received from Foodbank Victoria to the community in manner free from any form of discrimination.


8. The Recipient will share details of their food relief program with Foodbank Victoria and consent to the release of these details for the purpose of advocacy.


9. The Recipient will complete the annual online Hunger Report Partner Survey as a condition of continued partnership with Foodbank Victoria.


10. The Recipient will make any payments to Foodbank Victoria through electronic funds transfer and within the payment terms stated on the invoice.


11. The Recipient will notify Foodbank Victoria of any changes their operations, including changes to key contacts or food programs within one week of the change occurring.


12. The Recipient acknowledges that Foodbank Victoria will review the eligibility of its charity partners on a regular basis.


13. The Recipient acknowledges that Foodbank Victoria reserves the right to end the partnership with them if they do not meet these Terms & Conditions or carry out any activity deemed to bring Foodbank Victoria or the emergency relief sector into disrepute.