Helping the vulnerable & disadvantaged in the Cessnock area.
Over 250 meals served weekly. It’s just one way we support those in need.
Dinner Service
We offer a nightly meal service to the homeless, vulnerable and disadvantaged. We do not ask for proof of circumstances. Just drop in and say hello.
Food Packs
We supply brekky and a snack pack bags to those who are in need. They can be collected during the dinner hours.
Clothing & Vouchers
A clothing rack with a variety of casual & business attire is available to those in need. Vouchers are distributed on a as-needs basis.
Support Services
We can assist with; medical appointments, drug rehab & counselling; Medicare & Centrelink payments; sourcing housing & furnishing.
How you can help
No matter how small, we welcome support from individuals, families, the community & business.
Donate items
We welcome regular and one-off donations of non perishable food, personal items and cooking for daily dinners.
What & where to donate
Volunteer with us
Volunteers are needed for food & site preparation, help those who attend and help connect our most vulnerable with supporting services.
Learn more about volunteering
Donate
Monetary funds are crucial to keeping our doors open and helping locals get back on their feet. We are grateful for any donations big or small. It all matters!
Donate
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Grocery donations needed – October
Here is our new monthly list of needs for donations if anyone can help out!
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Grocery donations needed – August
Here is our new monthly list of needs for donations if anyone can help out!
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Dinner Volunteers Needed
We are in need of more volunteers to help serve dinner. We'd love to hear ...
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Available Cooking Dates – Sept
We would love for you to get involved with your local charity helping those ...
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Monetary Donations
Monetary donations, no matter how small help us pay the rent amongst other ...
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Recycle your old mobile phone
Help improve communication for our homeless by donating your old mobile ...
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Breakfast items needed
We need these items on a regular basis to keep providing our breakfast & ...
Mel Wins Customer Service Award!
Mel won Community Services award at Cessnock Customer Service Award dinner 2019 & thanks everyone who supports her vision.
Mel’s Australian Government Volunteer Award
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Today I was presented with an Australian Government Volunteer Award from Joel Fitzgibbon MP.
$2000 donation from Lodge Cessnock 252
Presentation of a $2000 cheque from Lodge Cessnock 252
Customer Service Award Nomination
Mel has been nominated for Cessnock Customer Service Awards 2019
Mount View High Leo’s Club Donation
We were presented with a cheque for $1000 and donations of groceries from Mount View High Leo’s Club.
Our Generous Supporters
Financial Donors
- Aaron Lewis
- Victoria Baker
- Reverend Peter Madden
Ongoing Supporters
- Paul Dunn
- Vicki Juliatu
Are you able to help us?
There's lots of ways you can our locals in need & we look forward to working with you! Single & regular contributions are always appreciated.