Melbourne’s north & west

Sharing food.
Strengthening community.

Bread Hub Victoria is a volunteer-led community organisation helping make food support more accessible, with care and dignity.

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Community connection.

Reported impact

Community effort, recognised.

5,000+people supported each week
30+volunteers
3sites reported
7 daysof operations reported

Figures reported in a Victorian Parliament statement on 4 March 2026.

How we help

Practical support, shaped by community.

We bring people, food and local connections together with respect and care.

Share good food

Helping put good surplus food to use, so it can reach people rather than go to waste.

Build connection

Supporting families, disability homes, school breakfast clubs and community members through food relief.

Open pathways

Connecting people with community activity, outreach and practical local support.

Our story

A simple act of sharing, grown with community.

Bread Hub Victoria began with Brendan Murphy, his mum Zippy and his daughter Ava sharing 40 bread rolls with butter and Vegemite at Queen Victoria Market. That beginning became a volunteer-led effort to meet people with generosity and respect.

Bread Hub Incorporated was formally incorporated in Victoria on 25 September 2024.

Community milestones

Minutes from January 2025 record bread distribution from Bundoora, Summerhill and Brunswick, alongside fundraising for pool vouchers to help people experiencing disadvantage.

Consumer Affairs Victoria acknowledged receipt of the association’s 2024–25 annual statement in September 2025.

Brendan Murphy holding a sign that reads ‘We can lead. We can together. Include the Unincluded.’

Co-founder

Brendan Murphy

Brendan helped start Bread Hub Victoria with Zippy and Ava. From sharing bread at Queen Victoria Market, he has helped grow a community movement grounded in food relief, connection and advocacy for people experiencing hardship.

Visit Brendan’s LinkedIn
Zippy Murphy holding a jar of Vegemite and a food basket

Co-founder

Zippy Murphy

Zippy has been part of Bread Hub Victoria from the beginning, helping turn a simple act of sharing food into continuing community support. Her care and community spirit remain at the heart of Bread Hub Victoria.

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Community updates

People and partnerships, in action.

Bread Hub Victoria community members presenting a gift at a Banyule gathering
Gratitude in BanyuleA message of thanks for working together with the Banyule community.
Volunteers in Rotary Yarraville aprons preparing food
Giving back togetherSupport alongside St John’s Anglican Church Footscray and Rotary Yarraville.
Bread Hub Victoria team members with WaterMarc staff by an indoor pool
Creating pathwaysWorking with WaterMarc to help people access the facility.

Get involved

There is more than one way to share the bread.

VolunteerOffer your time and energy →Donate surplus foodTalk with us about practical support →Partner with usExplore a community partnership →

Contact

Let’s start a conversation.

Call 0448 113 131, email breadhubvic@gmail.com or use the form.

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