SecondBite collects surplus fresh food from markets, growers, retailers, caterers and redistributes to agencies and people in need. In 2010, 148 agencies across Melbourne were supported by Secondbite including, the Asylum Seekers Resource Centre, St Vincent de Paul in Collingwood, the Coolibah Centre at the Brotherhood of St Laurence, Fitzroy and St Mary’s House of Welcome, also in Fitzroy.
SecondBite’s services significantly improve the nutritional value and variety of food these agencies are able to provide for their meal programs and most importantly, reduce the costs of their program. SecondBite's deliveries of fruit, vegetables and meat saves St Mary's almost $1,000 a week, and helps provide healthy food to the people who access their services.
Redirecting surplus food to people in need is an excellent way to reduce food waste and help the environment. Any food collected that is not fit for redistribution for any reason goes to Carradene Farm in Melton or Bedford Farm in Bulla, and is fed to their farm animals.