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Nurturing Mental Wellbeing With a Fresh Food Solution

Our third research report, Nurturing Mental Wellbeing With a Fresh Food Solution, produced in partnership with Monash Business School is now available.

The latest evidence-based evaluation of The One Box reaffirms the validity of Monash Business School’s 2021 Social Impact Framework and highlights the program’s comprehensive impact on mental wellbeing, food security, community connections, and refugee resettlement.

Our impact in 2023 as validated by Monash Business School:

Almost 115,000 fresh food boxes

2,500 families supported across Australia each week

Over 1 million kg of fresh produce purchased

104 program partners, over 6 states

Every $1 donated turns into 0.63 kg and $1.98 worth of fresh food

A box of fresh produce worth $25 RRP is distributed for a cost of only $12.61

2nd most efficient food relief charity, and the only one to purchase 100% of its food

Recipient families estimate the box saves them $41.76 per week (up 48%)

“My mentality, my finances, my confidence – everything, including socialising, has improved. I feel like I can seek help now. Last year, my doctor encouraged me to reach out for support, but I always denied it. I kept saying no because I was worried about groceries and taking care of my kids. But then The One Box came into our lives, and everything started to change.”

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