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Community Food Movement Heads to Queensland as Demand Grows for Fresher, More Transparent Food

Issued by Lanham Media on behalf of Box Divvy

Queensland price comparison finds Box Divvy seasonal produce basket 39% cheaper than major supermarkets’ online prices[i]

 

Less than a year after expanding into Victoria, Box Divvy is preparing to launch its first Queensland Hubs, building on rapid growth that has seen the community food network expand to more than 400 neighbourhood Hubs supporting almost 16,000 families across NSW, the ACT and Victoria.

 

Regents Park mum of four Martina Rewha, who will run one of the state’s first Box Divvy Hubs, had already been looking for a way to buy better quality, more affordable fresh produce for her family when she discovered Box Divvy.

 

With a large family to feed, Martina said they went through a huge amount of fruit and vegetables each week. Frustrated by high prices and the poor quality of produce she was finding, she had started looking at buying directly from the markets and splitting larger orders with family and friends.

 

“I just thought there must be a way we could get better quality fruit and vegetables, know where our produce was coming from and make it a bit cheaper for everyone. Then I discovered Box Divvy and realised it was basically what I’d been thinking about doing myself, but the whole model and supply network was already there. The produce is delivered to my house and I pack everyone’s individual orders ready for them to collect.”

 

A Queensland price comparison conducted on 17 August found a basket of 21 fresh produce items cost $86.37 through Box Divvy, compared with $142.62 from an online supermarket, making the Box Divvy basket 39 per cent cheaper. The Box Divvy price includes the Hubster fee.

 

Martina already has 25 members signed up to her Regents Park Hub, largely through word of mouth and local community groups.

 

“I’m so excited. It shows there are other families around here looking for the same thing.”

 

Box Divvy is a rapidly growing community food movement. What started as a small street co-op run by husband-and-wife team Jayne Travers-Drapes and Anton van den Berg has grown into a network connecting households with fresh produce, pantry staples and ethical suppliers through local community-run Hubs.

 

Members place their orders online each week and collect them from a Hub run by someone in their neighbourhood. There are no membership fees, simply a commitment to place regular orders. Because food is ordered to meet demand, produce spends less time sitting in storage and moving through the supply chain before reaching households. Members can also see exactly where their food comes from, what suppliers are paid and how their money is distributed throughout the supply chain - a level of transparency rarely seen in the food industry.

 

Co-founder Jayne Travers-Drapes said Queensland was a natural next step for the rapidly growing network.

 

"More and more Australians are looking beyond price alone and asking bigger questions about their food. Where did it come from? Who grew it? How much waste was created along the way? And who benefits from the dollars they spend? Box Divvy gives people answers to those questions while helping create a food system that is fresher, fairer and more transparent."

 

The Queensland launch is supported by established fresh produce supplier Suncoast Fresh, which will handle fulfilment and delivery to the Hubs. Founded in Noosa in 2008, Suncoast now supplies customers across South East Queensland and Northern NSW and works directly with more than 40 local farms, sharing Box Divvy’s focus on fresh, seasonal produce and stronger connections with growers.

 

The expansion comes amid growing interest in community-led approaches to food security, sustainability and resilience. Recent research found food insecurity among Box Divvy members dropped from 51 per cent to 28 per cent after joining, while fruit and vegetable consumption increased significantly.

 

Co-founder Anton van den Berg said the network's growth reflected a broader desire for stronger local food systems and communities.

 

"Box Divvy is about more than food. It's about rebuilding the social fabric of communities. Our Hubs also create opportunities for people to earn additional income, support Australian growers and reconnect with their neighbours. In an increasingly disconnected world, those local connections matter more than ever."

 

The first five Queensland Hubs are opening in Browns Plains, Kingston, Regents Park, Zillmere and Banyo, with Box Divvy also looking for more Queenslanders interested in becoming Hubsters and earning additional income by running a Hub in their local community as the network continues to expand across the state.

 

Issued by Lanham Media on behalf of Box Divvy

 

Media Contacts

 

Fleur Townley | [email protected] | 0405 278 758

Greg Townley | [email protected] | 0414 195 908

 

Available for interview:

• Jayne Travers-Drapes, Co-founder, Box Divvy
• Anton van den Berg, Co-founder, Box Divvy
• Martina Rewha, Hubster at Regents Park
• Graeme Twine, Suncoast Fresh
• Other Hubsters may be available on request (Browns Plains, Kingston, Zillmere and Banyo)

 

Media Assets

• General media assets available here
• Queensland media assets, including the 17 August 2026 price comparison, are available here. (Hub photos will be added as they become available and are also available on request).

 

About Box Divvy

Box Divvy is a free, community-driven food co-op that connects households with fresh, seasonal produce and healthy pantry staples. With over 400 local Hubs across NSW and the ACT, VIC and expansion into QLD, it’s a simple and affordable way to shop - no membership fees, just a regular commitment to order. Each Hub is run by a neighbour, and members collaborate to reduce waste, share deliveries, and keep costs low. By supporting mostly Australian and local suppliers, Box Divvy helps families eat well, live more sustainably, and make food choices they can feel good about. Find out more at boxdivvy.com.au.