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For many university students, balancing studies, work and daily expenses can be a challenge. This is especially true when it comes to affording fresh, nutritious food. The rising cost of... read more
At The One Box, we believe that everyone has a role to play in fostering stronger, healthier communities. After all, access to fresh and nutritious food is essential for a... read more
The One Box 2023 Research Report, Nurturing Mental Wellbeing With a Fresh Food Solution, produced in partnership with Monash Business School, is now available. At The One Box, we prioritise ongoing... read more
As a part of our national fresh food relief program, The One Box provides fresh fruit, vegies, and wholemeal bread to almost 90 families in need across 5 Bendigo primary... read more
The One Box has been awarded a $9000 grant by the Vicinity Community Grants Program. We are very fortunate to receive this generous funding which can further assist the 8... read more
The One Box is proud to partner with Bank First, a company that not only shares our values but also actively demonstrates its commitment to the community through actions like... read more
We are pleased to announce the release of The One Box 2023 Annual Report, uncovering the impact of our fresh food relief program on Australian families in need. In 2023,... read more
"The One Box helped me manage my family budget as I was really struggling to provide fresh, healthy foods for my kids once prices went up", says Annamaria, The One... read more
As families head back to school, The One Box is back up and running, delivering fresh food boxes to families in need across Australia. Rising food and education prices continue... read more
World Food Day (Monday 16 October) and Anti-Poverty Week (15-21 October) is an important time for conversations about the growing food insecurity in Australia. As the cost of living crisis... read more
At The One Box, we believe the collective power of businesses and community organisations plays a pivotal role in helping local families experiencing hardship access nutritious, fresh food. Leading by... read more
We are pleased to announce the release of The One Box 2022 Annual Report. Our mission to help alleviate food insecurity reached new heights in 2022, as we proudly distributed... read more
We are proud to share that The One Box has been chosen as one of the recipients of this year’s Canberra Foundations Collaborative Grant. Supported by Hands Across Canberra, The... read more
Today 15 May marks the celebration of International Day of Families, a day dedicated to celebrating the pivotal role families play in shaping the social fabric of society. Initiated by... read more
Today 7 April marks the celebration of the 75th World Health Day, a reminder for us all to make healthy lifestyle choices, eat, and live better. This year’s theme for... read more
We’re proud to announce the release of our second research report for The One Box, Connecting Australian Communities Through Dignified Food Relief. Developed in partnership with Monash Business School, this... read more
The One Box turns 5 years old this month! The Founder and CEO of The Fruit Box Group & The One Box, Martin Halphen reflects on the journey of our... read more
With children consuming 30% of their daily food intake at school, what they eat during the day plays a crucial role in their learning and development. This is why Nutrition Australia has... read more
Like many regional areas, Geelong is experiencing alarming rates of food insecurity and it is estimated that 53,000 Geelong residents need food assistance per year. Our charity, The One Box... read more
Every October, people and organisations all around the world put a spotlight on the role of food and nutrition on our health. From 17-23 October 2021, is Anti-Poverty Week. and... read more
Thank you to the Herald Sun for shedding light on The One Box! With food insecurity increasing across Australia, we’re proud to offer our innovative and nutrition-focused fresh food relief... read more
We're excited to announce the release of the first research report for The One Box. Reimagining Fresh Food Relief in Australia outlines the findings from Monash University's independent, year-long study... read more
The One Box was able to maintain its much-needed services COVID-19, delivering fresh produce and staples to families going through tough times. In the latest Annual Report, we share the impact of... read more
We're excited to announce that through The Fruit Box Group's home delivery service The Fruit Box @ Home, over $20,000 has been donated to The One Box program! Since The... read more
The City of Greater Bendigo has recently endorsed the Greater Bendigo’s Food System Strategy (2020-2030) which supports a healthy, equitable and sustainable food system in the region. The One Box... read more
As part of our ongoing commitment to quality research, The One Box has partnered with a research team from the Department of Accounting; Monash Business School. The aim of the... read more
We’re proud to announce the publication of the first annual report for The One Box. Last year was our biggest year to date, as we worked with 22 schools and... read more
One of the questions The One Box team is often asked is; what goes into The One Box each week? The seasonal produce we provide is always fresh and this... read more
Another year is about to kick off for The One Box! As the program supports many schools across Australia, The One Box only runs during the school terms dates and... read more
Earlier this year, The One Box team had an exciting opportunity to trial a program which involved donating a weekly banana snack to children in Victorian schools. Simply named ‘Fruit... read more
What is World Food Day?World Food Day (WFD) is recognised each year on 16 October, to commemorate the founding of the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (UN)... read more
The team from The One Box were excited to hear about the recent launch of a Food Relief Framework Report in Western Australia. Led by the Western Australian Council of... read more
Every Australian should be able to access enough of the basic foods they need to stay healthy, active and well. Yet for more and more families in Australia, struggling with... read more
This year, The One Box team have been working hard on our Monitoring and Evaluation Initiative, taking a hands-on and exploratory approach to enhance our understanding of the program. Specifically,... read more
In Australia, everyone should be able to put good food on their table. Through good times and tough times, we should all have the dignity and security of a warm... read more
In Australia, there are too many families who cannot afford enough fresh and healthy food to meet their basic needs. Foodbank Australia’s research indicates that over four million Australians live... read more
This month marks the second anniversary of The One Box - a social initiative of The Fruit Box Group that provides fresh fruit, vegies, milk and bread to Australian families... read more
It is heart-warming to receive feedback about The One Box and recipients Hyam and Mamka recently shared the impact of The One Box on their families: 'Having fresh food eases... read more
The One Box team reached an important milestone this week – we have delivered 10,000 boxes and counting to families this year. From our packers and drivers to our community... read more
It is an exciting week for The One Box, with over 50,000 boxes distributed to families in need since launching in May 2017! A big thank you to all our... read more
We are excited to announce our partnership with Better Together Kitchen who will support one family in need with a box of fresh produce for every book sold! Better Together... read more
Eight local schools in Melbourne's North and West are now distributing The One Box to deserving families in their communities. And if the response is anything to go by, it's... read more
What started as a pilot program is now an official charity! We are delighted to announce this giant step for The One Box which means we will be able to... read more
Business First Magazine features the story behind The One Box pilot program launch in May 2017, with insights from The Fruit Box Group CEO and founder, Martin Halphen. “As our... read more
