Housing, food and financial support
Contact details for food support services and links to helpful sites about housing and financial services.
The following organisations provide emergency payments for food and groceries:
- United Synergies
- Caloundra Community Centre
- Salvation Army (Salvos)
- St Vincent de Paul (Vinnies)
Seniors, people with a disability and other vulnerable people in the community can take advantage of online services provided by:
Food support services schedule
| Beerwah Meals on Wheels | Phone 5494 6948 |
| Caloundra Gateway CareFor emergency food relief and low cost groceries | Phone 5458 6888 |
| Caloundra Meals on WheelsCall the day before for a hot meal the following day, assessment will happen over the phone. | Phone 5491 6466 |
| Caloundra Salvation ArmyCommunity dinner on Tuesdays and emergency relief cards. | Phone 5491 8653 |
| Glass House Mountains Neighbourhood CentreLocal IGA vouchers Wednesdays from 9am to 12pm | Phone 5438 7000 |
| IFYS Community KitchenCan deliver meals to households in need. | Email [email protected] |
| Landsborough Morris House Neighbourhood CentreNon perishables and food vouchers from Tuesday to Thursday, 9am to 12.30pm. | Phone 5494 1255 |
| Maroochydore Neighbourhood CentreTakeaway dinner on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5pm to 6pm, contact Mark | Phone 5443 6696 |
| Maroochydore Lifecare OpshopProduce and pantry items on Tuesdays from 11am to 1pm, contact Wendy. | Phone 5443 8306 |
| Maleny Neighbourhood CentreOffering essential food packages between 9am and 1pm, Monday to Friday. | Phone 5499 9345 |
| Nambour the Shack Community CentreBreakfast from 7am to 8am on Monday and Wednesday. | |
| Nambour the Daily Bread Soup KitchenTakeaway dinner from 5pm on Monday and Wednesday. | |
| Nambour Suncoast Christian CareLow cost groceries Monday to Friday 9am to 3pm. |
Housing
Anyone experiencing rental stress as a result of COVID-19 can call the Homelessness Hotline on 1800 474 753
The directory has details of organisations providing services to those in need, and to persons experiencing homelessness. - The Residential Rental Hub
Central point where you can find information and support on the COVID-19 changes affecting renting in Queensland - Tenants Queensland
New information and fact sheets for residents whose tenancies are impacted by COVID-19 - Residential Tenancies Authority
Contact 1800 497 161 for information about the assistance available to you - Queensland Government Rental Grant
Funding is available for Queenslanders who have lost their job due to the impacts of COVID-19 and who do not have access to other financial assistance
Financial assistance
Providing financial assistance to Australians including income support payments, payments to support households and temporary early releases of superannuation. - Telstra and Vodafone
Providing data increases at no charge and support if you are having difficulties paying your phone bill - National Debt Helpline 1800 007 007
Provides free financial counselling services