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
| Day | Every Friday |
|---|---|
| Hours | 12pm–1pm |
| Cost | Free |
| kitchen@oakdenehouse.org.au | |
| Phone | 0415 156 100 |
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.