Our Emergency Relief (ER) centres are critically short of some essential items, including tin spaghetti, baked beans and 2-minute noodles.
These items help us to provide food for people who need a quick meal and for people who are sleeping rough. If you are in a position to give, please think of us on your next grocery shop.
Donations can be dropped off at our Broadmeadow Emergency Relief Centre or Samaritans Brunker Road Reception:
32-34 Brunker Road, Broadmeadow
Phone: 02 4922 1540
Opening hours: Mon, Wed, Thurs, Fri; 9am – 2pm
A list of the essential items needed can be found below.

Items we critically need:
- Full cream milk (long life)
- Shampoo/Conditioner
- Toothpaste
- Deodorant
- Tea/Coffee
- Sugar
- Pasta Sauce
- Rice
- Noodles
- Tin Fruit
- Biscuits
- Crackers
- Canned Fish
- Spreads
- Baked Beans
- Canned Spaghetti
- Packet pasta
- Recipe sauces
- Cleaning products
Small items like tuna, small milks, fruit poppers, crackers and cup noodles are always needed, as they are the most suitable items for people sleeping rough.
Our ER services appreciate your donations and assistance as we attempt to restock the shelves to meet demand.