Chester Hill Neighbourhood Centre Manager Dale Donadel says there have been a lot more requests for food and help with gas, water, electrical and Telstra bills.
‘We have been trying to source food vouchers as our supplies have been reduced to just cans,” she said.
“A lot of residents have lost their jobs and some of those who are on temporary visas can’t get the Covid Disaster Relief payment or any Centrelink so it’s much tougher for them.
“We are doing our best to source more food and looking at all the options everyday just like everyone else.”
Other groups that can help include: the Muslim Women’s Association Lakemba – fresh bread and frozen food (call ahead to check availability on 9750 6916); All Saints Belmore – fortnightly food parcels (0407 356 929); Lighthouse Community Support – monthly food parcels (1300 794 490); Asylum Seekers Centre – food parcels, toiletries, clothing and household items (9078 1900); Prosper Project Campsie – food van with takeaway meals, food parcels, clothing, household items and financial assistance (0402 787 571); Campsie Secondbite drop in – fresh fruit and vegetables, bread and other groceries (0409 648 623); Greek Orthodox Community Lakemba – hot meals, bread and pastries (9740 6022); Salvos Connect Bankstown – takeaway meals (1300 371 288); The Exodus Foundation – hot meals (8752 4600); and St Vincent de Paul Bankstown – food vouchers (13 18 12).
