Our Emergency Relief service provides assistance to people in financial crisis by helping them deal with their immediate situation in a way that maintains dignity and encourages self-reliance.    

We do this by providing short term emergency, financial or material assistance. Where possible we link people to other appropriate services and support.  

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How we can help

Samaritans can help if you need assistance. We may be able to help with:  

  • Food vouchers and food parcels  
  • EAPA vouchers (electricity and gas)  
  • Chemist assistance  
  • Clothing and Financial options support.  

We have centres located at Broadmeadow, Toronto, Morisset, Cessnock, Taree, Gorokan, Wyoming and Rutherford.  

Who we assist

Samaritans Emergency Relief can assist people and families who are experiencing financial hardship.

How to find help

Appointments are needed and can be made by phone on the day, commencing 30 minutes before opening time.    

Broadmeadow
34 Brunker Road, Broadmeadow
Phone: 02 4922 1540
Opening hours: Mon, Wed, Thurs, Fri; 10am – 2pm

Cessnock  
124 Vincent Street, Cessnock
Phone: 02 4993 3430
Opening hours: Mon, Wed, Fri; 10am – 2pm

Gorokan 
Lakes Anglican Church
274 Wallarah Rd, Kanwal
Phone: 0437 595 001
Opening Hours: Mon, Wed & Thurs 10am – 1pm

Rutherford
92 Gillies Street, Rutherford
Phone: 02 4993 3400
Please phone on Monday morning for an appointment on Tuesday.
Opening hours: Tue 9am – 12pm

Toronto 
Level 1, 43 The Boulevarde, Toronto
Phone: 02 4959 7857
Opening hours: Tues - Thurs 9.30am till 2.30pm

Please note that Toronto Emergency Relief will be closed Tuesday 27th and Wednesday 28th February. For assistance visit Foodbank Australia to find alternative options for food/prepared meals using a postcode search.

Taree

Phone appointments only
Samaritans Hub
103 Victoria Street, Taree
Phone: 0448 405 350 - Please phone from 9am on Tuesday morning to make an appointment on the day.
Opening Hours: Tuesday 10:30am - 12:30pm

Some local parishes can also provide food parcels:

Morisset
Anglican Church, 33 Newcastle Road, Morisset
Phone: 02 4973 1204
Drop in Monday – Friday, 9am – 1pm  (food parcels only)

Taree
Blue Cross Anglican Church, 294 Victoria Street, Taree
Phone: 6551 3849
Drop in Wednesdays 11am - 1pm (food parcels only)

Wyoming
Holy Family Anglican Church, 2 Ronald Avenue, Wyoming
Phone: 0413 334 743
Drop in Monday & Friday 10am – noon  (food parcels only)

Donate

Our Emergency Relief centres rely on donations from the local community. A small donation can make a big difference to our centres. We are always looking for donations of non-perishable food and toiletry/cleaning items.  

Food donations can be delivered to:

Samaritans Brunker Rd Office (32 Brunker Rd Broadmeadow) Mon, Wed, Thur, & Fri, 9am-2pm       

Or call 1300 656 336 for alternative locations.   

Cash donations can be made online.

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