When times are tough pets bring us comfort, unconditional love and joy. But for many Australian families facing hardship, keeping bowls filled hasn't been easy.
That’s where you and the Petstock Foundation stepped in.
Keeping pets and families together
Through this year’s Big Hearts Project, our community raised $130,547 for OzHarvest, delivering 261,094 meals to people in need. By easing financial strain on families, this support helps ensure their pets stay well-fed and right by their side.
Thank you to everyone who donated or shared our message. When we unite for pets and their people, incredible things happen.
Big Hearts, Even Bigger Impact
Every donation made a huge difference
"The impact of providing food eases a significant burden for people in need, allowing them to allocate what little money they might have to other essential aspects of their lives. I'll never forget seeing a recipient of ours spending her only money on dog food. She was living rough in the park with her dog, her only companion for warmth and comfort and thanks to the food we provided, she was able to feed herself and her beloved pet, who was giving her much needed support.”
- Meryl, Transformations (OzHarvest supported charity)
"For many in our market communities, life is very tough, and their pet is a constant source of loyalty, love, and comfort. We hear people say that they wouldn't be alive without their pets, that their pet 'saved them', and that their pet is the reason they get up in the morning. Even though they are struggling to have their basic needs met - food, shelter, healthcare and safety - they still show up for their pets, who in turn help them show up for themselves: by getting up, leaving the house, and reaching out for help and connection."
- Mali Strachan-Brown, Community Programs Lead at OzHarvest Markets (Sydney)
OzHarvest
OzHarvest is Australia’s leading food rescue organisation, rescuing quality surplus food and delivering it to people experiencing hardship through a network of 1,500+ charities nationwide.
As cost-of-living pressures rise, more families are struggling to put food on the table and care for the pets they love. Every day, OzHarvest has 80 vans on the road delivering to an extensive network of charities across Australia, ensuring food reaches those who need it most.
Together, through Big Hearts, Big Impact, we’re helping ease pressure on households doing it tough. For every $2 donated to the Petstock Foundation during August 2026, OzHarvest can deliver 4 meals to people in need. Because when families are supported, their pets are too.
"Helping families experiencing hardship while keeping pets in loving homes has been the driving force behind Big Hearts, Big Impact this year. Through our partnership with OzHarvest, this campaign will deliver meaningful support to households doing it tough, relieving pressure on families and ensuring pets aren't left behind. We're incredibly proud of the generosity shown by our customers, team members and partners, whose collective action continues to prove that small acts can create a big impact."
- Petstock Foundation Team Lead, Naomi Mancktelow
