Housing, food and financial support

The following organisations provide emergency payments for food and groceries:

Seniors, people with a disability and other vulnerable people in the community can take advantage of online services provided by:

Food support services schedule

Beerwah Meals on Wheels	Phone 5494 6948
Caloundra Gateway Care For emergency food relief and low cost groceries	Phone 5458 6888
Caloundra Meals on Wheels Call the day before for a hot meal the following day, assessment will happen over the phone.	Phone 5491 6466
Caloundra Salvation Army Community dinner on Tuesdays and emergency relief cards.	Phone 5491 8653
Glass House Mountains Neighbourhood Centre Local IGA vouchers Wednesdays from 9am to 12pm	Phone 5438 7000
IFYS Community Kitchen Can deliver meals to households in need.	Email feedingfamilies@ifys.com.au
Landsborough Morris House Neighbourhood Centre Non perishables and food vouchers from Tuesday to Thursday, 9am to 12.30pm.	Phone 5494 1255
Maroochydore Neighbourhood Centre Takeaway dinner on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5pm to 6pm, contact Mark	Phone 5443 6696
Maroochydore Lifecare Opshop Produce and pantry items on Tuesdays from 11am to 1pm, contact Wendy.	Phone 5443 8306
Maleny Neighbourhood Centre Offering essential food packages between 9am and 1pm, Monday to Friday.	Phone 5499 9345
Nambour the Shack Community Centre Breakfast from 7am to 8am on Monday and Wednesday.
Nambour the Daily Bread Soup Kitchen Takeaway dinner from 5pm on Monday and Wednesday.
Nambour Suncoast Christian Care Low cost groceries Monday to Friday 9am to 3pm.

Anyone experiencing rental stress as a result of COVID-19 can call the Homelessness Hotline on 1800 474 753

The Sunshine Coast Housing and Homelessness Directory
The directory has details of organisations providing services to those in need, and to persons experiencing homelessness.
The Residential Rental Hub
Central point where you can find information and support on the COVID-19 changes affecting renting in Queensland
Tenants Queensland
New information and fact sheets for residents whose tenancies are impacted by COVID-19
Residential Tenancies Authority
Contact 1800 497 161 for information about the assistance available to you
Queensland Government Rental Grant
Funding is available for Queenslanders who have lost their job due to the impacts of COVID-19 and who do not have access to other financial assistance

Australian Government
Providing financial assistance to Australians including income support payments, payments to support households and temporary early releases of superannuation.
Telstra and Vodafone
Providing data increases at no charge and support if you are having difficulties paying your phone bill
National Debt Helpline 1800 007 007
Provides free financial counselling services