Social, health and community services supporting Cardinia Shire

Food relief




ADRA Community Bus
Thursday from 6-8pm, the ADRA Bus supports with food parcels, groceries, case management, court/fines (WDP) and clothing.

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Anglicare Food Relief Van
Thread Together will be available to order clothing for families in need alongside the Anglicare Food Relief Van at Parent Zone, 75 Army Road Pakenham 10am to 12pm on the following dates: 1. Wednesday 12 February 2. Wednesday 12 March 3. Wednesday 16 April 4. Wednesday 14 May 5. Wednesday 11 June

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Dandenong Ranges Emergency Relief Service
Provide emergency relief including food, clothing and financial assistance to people facing crisis. Public showers available for people with no access to one.

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Fernlea Community House
Fernlea's New Community House, located in the heart of town, is a vibrant hub designed to bring people together. This welcoming centre offers a wide range of programs including free food pantry, showers, and laundry services.

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Follow Bless Collective
Hot meals available Thursdays 6-8pm. Family friendly. All welcome, just turn up! Non-perishable and toiletry carepacks available.

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Frozen Meals for Ex-Service Men or RSL Members (Lang Lang)
Available for pick up from the RSL Hall Westernport Road, Lang Lang Contact 5997 5226 Food provision available by appointment. Assistance available regarding furniture, clothing, manchester and reading glasses.

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Gurudwara Baba Budha Sahib Ji
Providing freshly cooked vegetarian meals for those in need. Food delivered 6pm-8pm daily. Order before 12pm each day.

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Have Hope
Food Relief provided on Friday. Send a text before 5pm Thursday. We aim to advance community welfare by providing food, goods, and emotional support to those who are suffering the effects of suicide, hardship and trauma.

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Lang Lang Food Bank
The Food Bank service operates Monday to Thursday 9.30am - 4.00pm, and Friday 9.30 - 1.00pm.

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Lazarus Food Service
Non-perishable food packs available every Saturday 2pm.

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Living Learning Pakenham
Community Pantry Free nonperishable food pantry 6B Henry St, Pakenham

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Moy-Yan Neighbourhood House
Food Bank Program available every Wednesday 10am - 3pm. Call for other times.

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Paddy's Kitchen
Serving homecooked take away dinners every Sunday. Meals can be picked up between 4pm and 4.45pm.

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Sammy's Community Pantry
Food pantry located within the 'Giving it a Second Chance' op shop. The food pantry is open 7 days a week. Monday - Friday 9am - 4pm, Saturday - Sunday, 10am-2pm.

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Settlement Services International (SSI)
Emergency Relief (ER) offers short term support to those struggling to afford essentials by providing food, fuel, material aid vouchers. For those with more complex needs, staff connect them to financial, mental health and drug and alcohol services.

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SIKH Volunteers - Free Food Van
SIKH Volunteers Australia free food van (cooked meals) now available every Friday at Coles Car Park (near main street) from 6pm - 6.30pm.

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The Food Store @ St Luke's
Open on a Monday between 10am and 1pm, or by appointment in emergency situations.

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The Salvation Army – Doorways Program
Food assistance, financial assistance, material aid, financial literacy, financial counselling and Job advocacy available. Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday 9am to 4pm.

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Turning Point Support Hub
Food Support available Friday 10am to 2pm. Turning Point provide practical support to people experiencing hardship. Our aim is to be a hand up, not a hand out... through food relief services and connections with local services in our district offering health and welfare support.

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We All Eat
We All Eat provides food relief to individuals and families in need. We All Eat provides a boxed up services allowing you to book a collection for a free food parcel. Delivery may also be available. For more information and to book, visit our website.

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