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Donating to our Community Pantries
Our Airport West and Sunshine Community Pantries support more than 700 families every week!
By donating staples to our pantries, you’re making a direct difference by keeping keep our shelves stocked and ensuring families receive the food and essentials they need.
We gratefully accept non-perishable food items, toiletries and household essentials, and perishable goods (only when delivered in person to our Airport West or Sunshine Pantries).
This can include:
Canned goods (soup, baked beans, spaghetti, tinned fruit)
Breakfast cereals & spreads
Pasta and pasta sauces
Drinks & juices
Noodles & rice
Tea & coffee, Baking goods
Baby food
Snacks: biscuits, lollies & more
Pet food and supplies
Sanitary Items
Toothpaste & toothbrushes
Shampoo & conditioner
Deodorants & skincare
Shaving razors & shaving cream
Feminine hygiene products (pads, tampons, menstrual cups, maternity pads)
Baby care (nappies, baby wipes, baby soap/shampoo, rash cream)
How do I donate this?
You can drop off donations at either our Airport West or Sunshine Pantry between 10 am – 3 pm, or bring non-perishable items to any of our op shops to give directly to our team.
Alternatively if you are a company that has excess stock and would like to donate this, please fill and return this Stock Donation Form. We’ll then be in contact about quantities, and collection of delivery logistics.
Other ways you can support us
There are many ways you can be part of the Helping Hands community — from donating quality pre-loved items and volunteering your time, to organising a food drive or shopping at one of our Op Shops. Every contribution, big or small, helps us continue providing essential support to people in need.
Here are some of the ways you can support Helping Hands!
