Emergency and Community Services

Requires in-person assessment, walk in times Monday 10:30am-12:30pm and 1:00pm-3:00pm.

Please bring bank statements to show financial situation. (for people seeking asylum)

205 Thomas Street Dandenong VIC 3175, call 8772 1380

[email protected]

Offering grocery items such as fruit & veg, frozen ready meals and occasionally toiletries based on availability.

For low or no income families and individuals, Centrelink card preferred $5 entry.

Dandenong Polish 100 James Street Dandenong VIC 3175, call 1800 242 372.

Open Monday’s 6:00-7:00pm.

Food parcels for existing and new Australian Red Cross participants, asylum seekers, and those on temporary visa with no income.

Level 1, 280 Thomas Street Dandenong VIC 3175

Phone: 8327 7370

Everyone needs a hand now & then. The AV Aid food van will visit each month and bring pantry items and fresh food. Let them know you are coming by registering via QR code on attached flyer or call 0457 825 076 . All you bring is your ID or CRN.

 Flyer

Offering both bless packs and a community meal service. Previously operating as a food van at Burke Park Pakenham The Bless Collective has now moved to the Pakenham Hall inside of the Pakenham library for a sit down meal. The Community Meal aims to provide a hub for food and friendship for those in need in the local community. We provide meals for our guests as well as items such as clothing, toiletries and emergency food supplies. 

See website link for more details or request a Bless Pack Website

Please see the link attached for the full list and contact information. The organisations listed offer food relief and financial/material aid services in Cardinia Shire.

Community Food and Material aid flyer Cardinia

This resource provides information on existing community food programs, services and initiatives within the City of Casey that will assist Casey residents and service providers to locate inexpensive and accessible food assistance.

This resource comes with an interactive directory map that has been created to support service providers and community residents to access information online about community programs, services and resources by location in an engaging and easily accessible format by scanning the QR code.

Community Food Resource document

Cornerstone Contact Centre has been providing support for people experiencing homelessness and disadvantage in Dandenong for more than 30 years. They offer community meals, emergency relief and a drop-in-centre where marginalised people can connect and experience a sense of belonging.

• The Drop-In- Centre is open Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays 9:00am-3:00pm. Referral services available.

see website link for weekly food relief schedule and contact and location details. Website

Offering food parcels (canned food/non perishables)

Foodbank for fresh food (every 2nd Thursday 10-3, walk ins and phone bookings)

Monday to Friday 9:00am-4:45pm 2-3/48 McCrae Street Dandenong VIC 3175

Phone: 9793 3736

CNCISS offers a suite of wrap-around support services and provides excellent linkages and referral points to people approaching us for support and information services. Programs are staffed by both qualified professional staff, and a well-trained volunteer team. This one-stop-shop suite of services successfully supports individuals and families with any immediate financial and personal crises they may be facing, as well as aiming to improve client’s life skills, capacity to make informed decisions, forge links with other relevant support services, and improve their skills and abilities to manage any future crises. All programs are offered free of charge.

Foodbank every Saturday from 3:00pm-6:00pm providing hot meals, tea/coffee and other dry foods.

No restrictions

Dandenong Plaza near Dimmeys 1-7 Langhorne Street Dandenong VIC 3175.

Food relief for those in need. For eligible people on concession or health care cards, asylum seekers on refugee visas or anyone experiencing sudden hardship.

Appointments available on Thursdays & Fridays 9:30am-2:00pm call to make an appointment (03) 9791 1449

See website for more details.

There is a $23 million commitment to provide free pads and tampons in vending machines in public places and is now in its statewide rollout phase. This means Victorians from all corners of the state will soon have easier access to free pads and tampons when and where they need them.

Shopping centres will soon host vending machines as part of the broader statewide rollout. This rollout follows the successful first phase of the program, during which over 25,000 period products were dispensed from vending machines across metropolitan Melbourne. Current locations include public libraries and health centres, TAFEs and major cultural institutions.

See the website to search for a site close to you.

Material and food aid (parcels) available by appointment or drop in. One on one employment support and children’s programs.

(for people with no income and not eligible for Centrelink payments)

1D Parsons Avenue Springvale VIC 3175

Phone: 9574 6291 or [email protected]

Food parcels available by walking in at the portable building labelled Open Door.

Mondays- 10:30am-12:30pm

Eligibility: Health care card, pension card or people seeking asylum.

402 Corrigan Road Keysborough VIC 3173. Call 9798 7005

[email protected]

Host a free weekly meal and community connection service for homeless and disadvantaged people in the City of Greater Dandenong every Tuesday. They provide nourishing food in a caring and uplifting environment to boost health, reduce loneliness and build community. Also offer some material aid like blankets and referral information to services.

Tuesdays- John Hemmings Memorial Park BBQ area (next to skate park) 61A Princes Highway, no bookings necessary. Website

Free food delivery service to elderly, single parents, international students, people who are homeless and people experiencing financial emergencies.

Order to be places 1 day in advance by 7pm. Service is available on Sundays *please include name, address, phone & email.

For residents of City of Casey, Cardinia, Greater Dandenong, Frankston, Monash & Kingston council.

Phone: 0452 401 734 (TEXT ONLY)

South East Community Links provides a variety of services and assistance including Emergency relief, a list of other services covering:

• Employment
• Community Wellbeing
• Housing and homelessness
• Family Violence
• Financial Wellbeing
• Refugee settlement
• Youth: accessing education, employment and housing

For more details and contact information visit the website secl.org.au

Offering food parcels for those not receiving Centrelink benefits. Phone for assistance, no staff available in the afternoon so please leave a message with contact details.

For residents in Springvale, Keysborough and Noble Park.

1 Lightwood Road Springvale- phone 9546 5558

Following an assessment can assist with food, material aid, education costs and medical costs. In certain circumstances they can provide pre-paid mobile vouchers, petrol vouchers, furniture, white goods and prescriptions.

Please call between 10:00am-3:00pm Monday to Friday for assistance on 1800 305 330.

Offering short term financial assistance in for of food vouchers and parcels. (appointment required phone 8873 5288)

16 George Street Dandenong VIC 3175 Monday-Friday 9:00am-3:00pm. Available for residents in 3171, 3174, 3802, 3805, 3175, 3177 and 3803

Employment support for asylum seekers available Thursdays and Fridays call 136 123 to make an appointment.