Community Care
You care. We care. Community Care.
LifeSource's Community Care program, FoodCare, was established in 2014. We offer food bundles at affordable prices to low-income and at-risk community members, including Centrelink benefit card holders.
The FoodCare team aims to support individuals and families facing challenges such as homelessness, unemployment, single parenthood, domestic violence, disability, and aged care. Our partnerships with local council, several food rescue agencies and private donors enables us to provide this service.
LifeSource Community Foodcare opens between 9 am and 12 noon on Thursdays
Who Can Join?
You need to apply to join our FoodCare services. Membership is available to any low-income earner holding a Centrelink benefit card or one of the following:
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Commonwealth Seniors Health Card (excludes NSW/other state Seniors Cards)
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Ex-Carer Allowance (Child) Health Care Card
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Health Care Card
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Low Income Health Care Card
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Pensioner Concession Card
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Gold and White Veteran’s Health Card (excludes Veteran’s Orange Card)
Membership
Registration is completed during your first visit, and photo ID (e.g. a driver’s licence) is required.
We also welcome people referred to FoodCare from welfare agencies such as Salvation Army , Catholic Care and St Vincent de Paul.
Membership enables weekly access to FoodCare. To join, simply fill in a registration form when you arrive.
(For security reasons we do not advise you to send us copies of your personal information via email)
Locations
Chatswood
LifeSource Community Foodcare
Location
382 Eastern Valley Way, Chatswood, NSW 2067
How do I get there?
Driving & Parking - in Chatswood Business Park
Access via 175 Lower Gibbes Street
Public Transport (Buses)
From Chatswood Station - 281 or 283
From City - 270, 271 or 194, From North Sydney - 207
Stop at Eastern Valley Way opp Deepwater Rd to enter the church via Eastern Valley Way
More Information
We provide a free bag of fruit, vegetables and bread, and bags of groceries at a set cost of $10. The parcels are pre-packed and it is not possible, due to high demand, for preferences to be accommodated.
All Community shoppers are asked to register upon arrival at FoodCare to receive their membership card and then to move to the parcel pick up area. We would appreciate those shoppers paying by cash have the correct amount. Payment by debit or credit card is preferred.
LifeSource Community Care also offers assistance through our Chaplaincy program during FoodCare mornings.
Our Chaplains are professionally trained to provide excellent pastoral and spiritual care. Understanding the importance of personal conversations taking place in a relaxed atmosphere, they come alongside community members to offer support and encouragement, especially during challenging times. Everyone is entitled to respect and care with dignity. There is no obligation to engage with a Chaplain, but they are available on Thursday mornings and happy to talk.
Sponsors
We gratefully acknowledge the support & sponsorship of the many organisations and individuals who contribute to Community Care. If you would like to help us with new sponsorship, please contact us to discuss.
Partner with Community Care
All donations of $2 or more to LifeSource Community Care charity are tax-deductible.
All these programs are possible because of the faithful, ongoing financial support of the wider community. LifeSource Community Care needs your help to continue to provide these life-changing support services to local people in need.
*For a tax-deductible receipt, please email your request to accounts@lifesource.org.au