Foodbank NSW and ACT partnered with Dubbo Neighbourhood Centre, Orana Support Services, Emmanuel Care and Uniting Care to deliver more than 50 bags of produce and emergency food hampers.

School Breakfast 4 Health and Agencies team leader Adam Loftus said the initiative wouldn't have been made possible if it wasn't for Dubbo Neighbourhood Centre chief executive officer Michelle Redden.

"One thing we've noticed that is unique to Dubbo is the community spirit," Mr Loftus said.

"The charities everywhere want to help- but here, they just go the extra mile. The community is so well connected and everybody gets in and helps.

"And we wouldn't have been able to do it without Michelle. We were going to use the showground. Unfortunately, that fell through- Michelle pretty much organised the venue and how we were going to do it herself."

Mr Loftus said Foodbank NSW and ACT has supported the Dubbo community in the past and formed many charity partnerships here.

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"We've found that with not only in the drought still having an affect of the community here, but with COVID-19 starting up as well, the area needed a hand, so we thought we'd bring out some fresh produce and emergency hampers and help out," he said.

"It's a big need in this area. It's fortunate we can help and unfortunate there is a need.

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"Unfortunately we've found that over the last couple of years food has become a discretionary item for some families when it comes to making the decision. 'Do I pay my mortgage? Do I pay my electricity bill? Or do I buy food? Maybe I can go without food for a couple of days'. We can then say, 'look, you don't have to'."

Last year Foodbank NSW and ACT distributed more than 22 million meals across the state, 35 per cent of which went to rural areas, the team leader said.

"One of the things we have found, particularly with COVID-19 is that people are coming to our charity partners who have never asked for help before- particularly families- who last year, both parents were working and their kids were in childcare. Now all of a sudden they have no income," Mr Loftus said.

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He said the food the charity provided could mean the difference to an individual or family who may be struggling financially.

"Depending on recipes, a full bag can last a family a week, plus the emergency hampers which contains pantry staples," Mr Loftus said.