Food support the tip of the iceberg

Food has fast become a living expense that has forced more and more families to access HopeStreet’s affordable food programs.

“There are a number of services we provide, from sit-down meals to low cost groceries,” Manager of HopeStreet Mayfield, Josephine Farnham said.

In extreme circumstances, some services even deliver food to clients’ doors.

“The food is what brings them, but underlying the food need, are greater needs,” Josephine added.

“We usually find our clients need support in other areas of their life, whether it be finding individuals and families temporary housing, disability advocacy, child and family support programs, or just being there to listen.”

Find out more about our HopeStreet Services at baptistcare.org.au/hopestreet

raised for our DV services $175k

Thanks to the generosity of 570 guests who attended our BaptistCare HopeStreet Halo Ball, we can continue providing essential support services for families and children escaping domestic violence.

General Manager Community Services & Housing, Robyn Evans, thanked those helping us end the cycle of abuse and build safer families.

“Over the past five years, we have raised more than half a million dollars. This year alone we raised over $175k,” she said.

“This equates to providing 1,166 specialist counsellor sessions ($150 each), or 350 care packages ($500 each) of food, toys, and clothing,” she added.

Other ways we assist families includes providing transitional housing options, emergency relief vouchers, and counselling programs for men, women and children. We also work with clients to find long-term social and affordable housing.

Youth Space award for inner city community

Our Woolloomooloo Youth Space has been open a little under two years but has made a big impact during that short time.

The Space received an award from Kings Cross Police for their outstanding ongoing commitment to the community.

“The Inner City team and volunteers always make it a priority to arrange a variety of activities, which can range from cooking to movie making to tennis,” said General Manager Community Services & Housing, Robyn Evans.

“A fun program that has been booming has been our sewing group who meet on Thursdays, while our homework help and chill-out time is always popular among young people,” she added.

Find out what HopeStreet Inner City has planned this term at facebook.com/hopestreetinnercity

In Sep, Oct & Nov 2022,

28,982 distribute

7,178 you helped: food parcels deliver 887 hours of

21,304 meals

7,362people shop for food counselling

5,250 provide services for sleeping rough people

200 people over Community centre clients provide every day

101 support clients over the phone people access

213 Chaplaincy services