So much more

THAN A DONATION

Helping Hands is a local not-for-profit organisation supporting families across Melbourne’s north-west. Through the generosity of people like you, we operate four Op Shops that help fund our Emergency Food Relief and Furniture & Essentials Assistance programs.

We don’t receive government funding—our lifeline is the support of the community. Your donation helps provide food, furniture, and essentials to local families doing it tough. Whether you give goods, groceries or money, you're offering hope and dignity to someone who needs it.

Why your donation matters

Ways to give

  • Make a Financial Donation

    Your financial support directly funds our Emergency Food Relief and Furniture & Essentials Assistance Programs.

    To donate online securely via PayPal – click the Donate Now button below.

    Prefer to donate via bank transfer or card payment? Just complete the contact us enquiry form below and we’ll get in touch.

    All donations over $2 are tax deductible.

    Donate Now

  • Donate Goods & Household Items

    We gladly accept most good-quality items to sell in our Op Shops. Sales from our Op Shops directly fund the support we provide to local families in need.

    Drop-off Hours:
    Monday – Saturday, 9.30am – 3.30pm
    (Roxy: Saturdays 10am – 2pm)

    Want to donate large furniture?
    If you're within 10km of Airport West (or 5km of our other stores), contact us to arrange a collection.

    Request a Furniture Collection

  • Pantry Donations

    Our Sunshine and Airport West Community Pantries support 500+ families every week.

    We accept:
    Non-perishable food items
    Perishable goods (if delivered in person)
    Toiletries and household basics
    Drop off at any Op Shop, or directly to our team members at Sunshine or Airport West.

    Businesses welcome!
    Interested in donating stock? Fill out the form below and let's work together to support local families.

    Stock Donation Form

Donation Stations

Want to Run a Clothing or Food Drive?
Get your school, workplace, or community group involved and help make a real difference!

Whether you’re keen to run a one-off donation drive or something longer term, we’ve got everything you need to get started. We can supply portable wheelie bins, steel donation bins, or even our iconic blue donation bags for a quick and easy campaign.

Just send us an email to let us know you're interested, and someone from the Helping Hands team will be in touch to help you set it up.