- Last updated:
- 03 Mar 2021
The following organisations provide emergency payments for food and groceries:
- United Synergies
- Caloundra Community Centre
- Salvation Army (Salvos)
- St Vincent de Paul (Vinnies)
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. |
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Nambour the Daily Bread Soup Kitchen Takeaway dinner from 5pm on Monday and Wednesday. |
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Nambour Suncoast Christian Care Low cost groceries Monday to Friday 9am to 3pm. |
Housing
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
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