Emergency Relief Packages
Victorians in mandatory self-isolation due to coronavirus (COVID-19) with no access to food and essential supplies can apply to receive emergency relief packages by calling Victoria’s dedicated coronavirus hotline. Food packages will include items such as long-life milk, pasta, cereal, canned vegetables and sugar. Personal care packages will also be distributed to eligible households and include soap, toothpaste and deodorant. Additional items may also be provided depending on the needs of the household, such as nappies or baby formula. Coronavirus hotline 1800 675 398.
Please also contact your local supermarkets and chemist to see if you are eligible for home delivery.
Knox Infolink, Boronia
Currently continuing with face to face and phone interviews providing Emergency Relief such as food parcels, meat trays, toiletries,
Myki cards, phone cards, vouchers for emergency prescriptions and referrals to other agencies. Bread, fruit & vegetables are available from reception. Have various resources tailored for clients who are homeless. For clients who are in isolation, unable to attend due to illness, disability, phone interviews can be done and home delivery where necessary.
9761 1325 Monday – Thursday 10am-3pm.
info@knoxinfolink.org.au.
knoxinfolink.org.au facebook.com/Knox-Infolink-362887230857820ADRA Adventist Development & Relief Agency - Knox Hub
Food provisions, takeaway meals, vouchers, essential care packages and home delivery. Offering a home delivery food relief service for the essential care package for people living in poverty or distressed circumstances.
1800 242 372
adra.info@adra.org.auAussie Veterans Op Shop
Shop 10, Boronia Mall, Boronia
Frozen meals available by appointment during pandemic.
Dave 0439 382 346.
Boronia Community Church of Christ, Boronia
Takeaway meals. 1st and 3rd Monday of the month. Pick up 12pm – 12.30pm.
9762 1277.
Boronia Road Uniting Church
Provides a foodbank, which is replenished each evening, located in a plastic tub outside the front door. Contact directly for more details.
0408 596 814.
Cavell Corner, One Hope Community Church, Scoresby
Can provide assistance with shopping, food packages, technology support and financial budgeting. Contact for more details.
9759 9155.
facebook.com/cavellcornerCHAMPION (Temple Society Australia), Bayswater
Food relief, advice and advisory services. Available by appointment only.
Monday 10am - 12noon and Wed 12:30pm - 3:30pm (except public holidays)
0433 335 815.
careworker@templesociety.org.au templesociety.org.au/champion.html facebook.com/championcommunityhubCity Life Community Care, Wantirna South
Can assist with food parcels (pick up or home delivery), frozen meals, fresh produce, personal items, food vouchers (e- vouchers and physical vouchers), MyKi cards, prescription assistance, counselling services (remotely and face-to-face), financial assistance by application, Telstra bill assistance, employment coaching and resume writing, budgeting assistance program, energy mentor. Phone for assistance.
9871 8900.
citylife.care/community-support/Foothills Community Care, Ferntree Gully
Providing takeaway community meals, fresh food parcels and basic toiletries on Wednesday evening in Ferntree Gully. Can also home deliver meals to isolated and vulnerable people in Knox through the Community Casseroles program (book online).
8711 8677.
foothillscare.org.auGlen Park Community Centre, Bayswater North
Glen Park Community Centre have partnered with Eastland Shopping Centre to provide frozen meals to those in need through Eastland’s Order & Collect Valet service. Available to current and new members. Members in need of food relief, simply arrive at the Valet, advise the parking attendant how many meals you would like (max of 5 meals per family) and they will collect your order on the spot for no contact collection. For more information, contact:
office@glenparkcc.com.au www.glenparkcc.com.au or
https://eastland.qicgre.com/Promotions/2020/11/Glen-Park-Emergency-Relief-Donation-PointHOPE City Mission Inc, Croydon
This service provides quality food (fruit, vegetables, pantry and perishable, bread), hygiene and material aid (seasonal) and advocacy and financial literacy workshops for those experiencing financial hardship.
During Covid-19 the assessments are conducted online or over the phone and food is distributed through a drive through service.
1800 865 299.
hopecitymission.comRestore Community Care, Rowville
Short-term emergency food relief. Care Hours Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday: 11am – 3pm, by appointment only.
8736 7053.
restorecommunitycare.orgRowville Community Kitchen - Knox Food Hub
Offer freshly cooked/frozen vegetarian meals and fresh veggies. If in isolation, will deliver to your door at no cost. Monday to Friday, 9am – 5pm.
0411 744 014.
info@rowvillecommunitykitchen.com.au rowvillecommunitykitchen.com.au and complete the enquiry form.
Salvation Army, Boronia
Providing Emergency Relief. Please contact directly for more details.
9762 7604.
Salvation Army, Ferntree Gully
Food program. Contact directly for more details.
9752 2682.
Shree Swaminarayan Temple
Vegetarian/Vegan meals only & Gluten Free available. Takeaway Meals / Food Parcels.
Pick-up and Home delivery available. 7am to 8pm.
69 Wadhurst Drive, Boronia
Call prior on:
0421 506 666
St Paul’s Anglican, Boronia
Can provide takeaway meals on Thursday evenings at 6.00pm. Contact directly for more details.
9761 1797.
St Vincent De Paul
Food parcels can be delivered if needed. Monday to Friday 10am – 3pm
1800 305 330.
Wellington Care Centre, Rowville
Emergency Food Relief, Tuesdays from 10.30am to 12pm. Counselling Services also available.
9764 3738.
wellingtoncarecentre.com.au/emergency-relief/