Council is aware that times can be very difficult for residents. There are local services providing assistance with food, bill help, and other material aid.
To find food support and bill help services, please refer to the list on this page. We will continue to update the information.
You can also refer to Ask Izzy for information on statewide services such as housing, food assistance, refuges and much more.
Where: 31 Pyrmont Bridge Rd, Camperdown.
Opening hours: Monday to Friday 12pm to 4pm
Reach us by public transport via any buses on Parramatta Road. Get off at Missenden Road and it’s a short walk from there. We are also a short walk from Sydney University, RPA hospital and Glebe. Parking available on streets nearby.
We believe no one should be going hungry in Australia today.
The Addi Road Food Pantry helps you stretch your budget and put healthy food on the table, while reducing your carbon footprint. Packaged goods sold at very low cost. Once you spend $5 or more we offer free fruit, vegetables and bread.
Who can shop at the Food Pantry?
Whatever your financial situation, if you’re looking for low cost groceries or committed to reducing food waste, you are welcome at the Addison Road Food Pantry. No proof of income or visa status is required, and vouchers are available for those who cannot pay.
Emergency relief for communities and clients
Organisations or individuals looking for food relief hampers or vouchers for your community or clients, please contact our office on 9569 7633 or info@addiroad.org.au
Want to support urgent food relief?
What: Affordable Groceries
Where: Addison Road Community Centre, Hut 1, 142 Addison Road, Marrickville, NSW. Ph: 9569 7633
Opening hours: Monday to Friday, 12pm to 4pm
Reach us by public transport: 428 bus stops directly outside on Addison Road, we’re a short walk from Enmore Park on Victoria Road or a 15-minute walk from Stanmore train station. We also have bike racks, plus disabled and free parking.
We believe no one should be going hungry in Australia today.
The Addi Road Food Pantry helps you stretch your budget and put healthy food on the table, while reducing your carbon footprint. Packaged goods sold at very low cost. Once you spend $5 or more we offer free fruit, vegetables and bread.
Who can shop at the Food Pantry?
Whatever your financial situation, if you’re looking for low cost groceries or committed to reducing food waste, you are welcome at the Addison Road Food Pantry. No proof of income or visa status is required, and vouchers are available for those who cannot pay.
Emergency relief for communities and clients
Organisations or individuals looking for food relief hampers or vouchers for your community or clients, please contact our office on 9569 7633 or info@addiroad.org.au
Want to support urgent food relief?
Where: Ashfield Baptist Church Centre, 19 Holden Street Ashfield.
The Ashfield Blessing Box is run by the Ashfield Baptist Church community and available 24/7. The box is accessible to both donors and recipients to give and/or take at any time.
On request the Blessing Box also has a small supply of frozen meals and bread. In extreme circumstances, the Ashfield blessing Box may be able to organise contactless delivery.
To organise frozen meals or donate food or money to the Blessing Box contact Nerida by SMS on 0488990326 or neriched@gmail.com or send a Facebook message to the Ashfield Blessing Box.
Ask Izzy is a free and anonymous way to find national and local support. It includes services such as housing, meals, healthcare, counselling, legal advice and much more.
If you're having difficulty paying your current household energy bill because of a short-term financial crisis or emergency, such as unexpected medical bills, you could be eligible for Energy Accounts Payment Assistance (EAPA).
Apply for EAPA vouchers – Service NSW
Some EAPA providers may provide in-person assessments, telephone assessments, or both.
Where: 180 Liverpool Road, Ashfield
Bill Crews Exodus Foundation offer free meals 7 days per week. Breakfast 9am to 9:45am and Lunch 11:30am to 12:45pm
Everyone deserves fresh, nutritious food. That’s why we give healthy, free meals to the homeless and the hungry of Sydney, 7-days a week. Our famous Loaves & Fishes Free Restaurant serves breakfast and lunch. Anyone in need is welcome.
You can get other kinds of help to ride over the bumps in everyday life, from healthcare to legal advice.
You can support the Bill Crews Foundation by donating food, money or volunteering.
Junction Neighbourhood Centre (JNC) The Junction Neighbourhood Centre (JNC) understands this new 2021 lockdown is a hard time for everyone and we are working together to provide up to date information on local services which can provide support.
JNC has created a list of services that are operating during the June/July 2021 outbreak COVID-19 pandemic, including details of any changed arrangements for accessing them. These services are changing daily and we will keep this directory up to date with all relevant services. Some are available Sydney wide- others are for people living in Randwick or Waverly Local Government areas.
Please note that details will change after the lockdown ends, so please call first or check our website. If you have any other enquiries you can call our office on 9349 8200 so we can assist you.
We will continue to support our community during this difficult time. If you have an enquiry about services or need support, please don’t hesitate to contact us.
Where : All Souls Anglican Church, Corner of Norton and Marion Stret, Leichhardt 2040 NSW
Opening hours: Every 4 weeks on a Monday, 10:30 to 11:30am - check this website for the next date and more information.
Anglicare’s Mobile Community Pantry provides grocery or fresh food items at very low cost to help stretch your budget further. Everyone is welcome. Make a small contribution and fill a bag with items of your choice.
$10 for groceries. Bring along your Pension, Health Care or Immigration Card. EFTPOS available.
If you need food relief, please use this map to find services providing food help near you
Everybody deserves access to quality, nutritious food, but during these tough times, more people than ever are being forced to go without.
Join us in giving hope to those doing it tough and donate to Oz Harvest today.
Where : 756 Darling St Rozelle 2039
When : Every 2nd Friday ( Except Public Holidays) 1230pm - 2pm
What : No cost, Fruit & Vegetables, bread and more.
P : 9556 9504 www.rozellecentre.org.au
Where: 181 Parramatta Rd (Corner Young St), Annandale
Opening hours: During COVID lockdown - Tuesday 12noon to 3:30pm and Friday 8:30am to 1pm
The Sydney Food Pantry is a free food service. See the list of available groceries here.
To register phone or SMS: 0449 844 006