Staple Food Packs

Take-home grocery packs for people doing it tough.

About this service

Essentials to take home

In collaboration with OzHarvest, we provide free staple food packs to people experiencing financial hardship. Packs include fresh produce, pantry essentials and hygiene items where available.

Packs are distributed every Friday.

What's included

  • Fresh fruit and vegetables
  • Canned goods
  • Long life milk
  • Cereal
  • Hygiene items — women's health, child/baby, dental (subject to availability)

Supplied through

Service details
Day Every Friday
Hours 12pm–1pm
Cost Free
Email kitchen@oakdenehouse.org.au
Phone 0415 156 100
Oakdene Kitchen staff serving a meal

Important Information

Rules and eligibility

Pack rules

  • One pack per household
  • Packs are limited — once given out, none are available until next week

Eligibility

The same eligibility applies as the Oakdene Kitchen:

  • Current Centrelink Income Statement
  • Photo ID (passport or drivers licence)
  • Income under $1,200 per fortnight
  • Statement must be updated monthly

Also running on Fridays — if you need further support, speak with a team member about other Oakdene services including the Kitchen, Laundrette and Counselling.

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