New KPMG Partnership enables 100,000 students to access FEAST program for free

Australian schools now have an incredible opportunity to transform how their students think about food, sustainability, and their impact on the world—completely free of charge.

Thanks to a groundbreaking five-year partnership with leading professional services firm KPMG Australia, OzHarvest can now bring its celebrated FEAST (Food Education and Sustainability Training) program to 460 more schools, inspiring 100,000 additional young Australians by 2030.

FEAST isn’t just another classroom activity. It’s a curriculum-aligned program that gives students real-world skills they’ll use for life:

– Practical sustainability knowledge that reduces food waste and protects our environment
– Critical thinking skills about food systems and their community impact
– Smart food choices that improve their health and wellbeing
– Hands-on learning that makes concepts tangible and memorable

The program has already reached thousands of students across Australia, with teachers reporting increased student engagement and genuine behaviour change both at school and at home.

OzHarvest founder Ronni Kahn AO says this partnership creates a huge opportunity for schools. “KPMG’s long-term commitment to OzHarvest and the alignment of our values enables us to deliver FEAST at scale, equipping the next generation to champion the value of food through knowledge, understanding and sustainability skills. FEAST is about creating future change-makers – empowering young people to take action for themselves, their communities, and the planet.”

For schools, this means accessing a professionally developed, thoroughly tested education program without the usual budget constraints. The partnership provides a full curriculum package, food vouchers, a kitchen kit and teacher training empowering schools to confidently deliver the program and removing financial barriers that previously prevented many schools from participating.

KPMG Australia National Chairman, Martin Sheppard said, “This year, we launched a new ambitious commitment to help shape better economic futures for 100,000 young people in need by 2030. Deepening our existing relationship with OzHarvest by supporting FEAST helps us do this. It allows us to make an impact at scale, helping more young people develop healthier eating habits, and ultimately supporting better health and economic outcomes. Our people love volunteering with OzHarvest, and we are very proud to be working with them in this additional way and backing their invaluable work.”

With growing focus on sustainability education and student wellbeing, FEAST addresses multiple curriculum requirements while giving students practical life skills. The program is designed to fit seamlessly into existing teaching schedules and complement current learning objectives.

Register your school for the FEAST program: education.ozharvest.org

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Media contacts: Jenny Lim, OzHarvest Media Manager, 0452 321 209, [email protected]
FEAST contact: Hollie Kempton, OzHarvest FEAST Program Manager I 0422 543 744 I [email protected]