1st Edition

Emergency and Community Food in Australia A Critical Analysis

By Fiona H McKay Copyright 2026
136 Pages 9 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

136 Pages 9 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

This timely book provides an overview of the evolution of food charity in Australia, from the early days of colonial settlement to the current system of food pantries and emergency relief. Examining the social, cultural, economic, and political factors that have contributed to the growth of food insecurity in Australia, it provides a multifaceted and nuanced understanding of this key social... Read more

Chapter One                Introduction

Chapter Two               The Human Right to Food

Chapter Three             Where Does Australia’s Food Come From?

Chapter Four               Charity, Poverty, and the Welfare State in Australia

Chapter Five               How Did We Get Here? History of Food Charity in Australia

                                    By Rebecca Lindberg and Fiona McKay

Chapter Six                 Typology of Food Aid in Australia

                                    By Rebecca Lindberg and Stephanie Godrich

Chapter Seven             Big Charity

Chapter Eight              Re-Imaging the Role of Charity in Addressing Food Insecurity in Australia

 

Biography

Fiona H McKay is an Associate Professor in the School of Health and Social Development and the Institute for Health Transformation, Deakin University, Australia.