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Finding immediate support and understanding is crucial in times of hardship or crisis. Our community is fortunate to have a network organisations and local churches committed to providing compassionate assistance with housing needs, emergency food supplies, support for low-income individuals, community meals, laundry services and financial aid for essential needs.
Festive Season Support
If you are alone over the festive season or struggling to put food on the table, there are community groups offering support:
- St Jude's Brighton - Christmas Day meal 11:30am - 1:30pm
Booking required
Telephone: 0413 685 027
Email: office@stjudesbrighton.org.au - Food Hampers: St Peter's Anglican Church Glenelg,
Telephone: 8295 2382
Email: parish.office@glenelganglican.org.au
Homelessness Support
Council continues to monitor homelessness across the city, linking individuals with appropriate services and information and working more broadly with all relevant agencies to provide a coordinated and collaborative response.
Toward Home Alliance
Toward Home Alliance offers various services for people experiencing or at risk of homelessness.
(9am – 5pm, Monday to Friday)
Emergency Relief Support
Finding immediate support and understanding is crucial in times of hardship or crisis. Our community is fortunate to have a network of organisations and local churches committed to providing compassionate assistance with housing needs, emergency food supplies, support for low-income individuals, community meals, laundry services and financial aid for essential needs.
Brighton Church of Christ
Providing emergency food and toiletry supplies, Community Care Emergency Assistance, and Low-Income Support for people in the local area.
When: 10am to 1pm Monday, Wednesday, Friday
Festive Season closures: CLOSED Friday 13 December 2024 - Monday 6 January 2025
Where: 24/7 Brighton Church of Christ 69 Sturt Road, Brighton, SA 5048
Coastlands Community Care
Coastlands has a pantry full of free food for those in need and a free cafe for all who come on the first and third Wednesdays of the week.
When: 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of each month 10am-12pm
Where: 528 Brighton Rd, Brighton, SA 5048
Grocer with a Heart
Fruit, vegetables and grocery items at a bare minimal cost.
When: Tuesday to Friday, 10:30am-3:00pm
Festive Season closures: CLOSED from Sunday 22 December 2024 until Thursday 2 January 2025
Where: At the back of Brighton Church of Christ is at 65 Sturt Road, Brighton, SA 5048
Mary’s Kitchen Community Meal at St Andrew’s by the Sea Uniting Church
Guests can expect a warm welcome as they enter the vibe of the Mary’s Kitchen community and partake of a free, sit-down meal together.
When: 6pm Tuesday evenings
Festive Season Closures: CLOSED from Monday 16 December 2024 to Tuesday 21 January 2025
Where: 92 Jetty Road, Glenelg, SA 5045
Orange Sky Laundry at St Andrew’s by the Sea Uniting Church
Orange Sky Laundry support people experiencing homelessness and hardship through access to free laundry, warm showers and genuine conversation.
When: 5.30 pm – 7.30pm Tuesday (last wash 6.30pm), 11am – 1pm Fridays (last wash 12pm)
Festive Season Closures: CLOSED from Monday 16 December 2024 to Tuesday 21 January 2025
Where: 92 Jetty Road, Glenelg, SA 5045
Australian Red Cross
A phone call each day to check you’re OK
Is this service for you?
Telecross is for people living alone and at risk of an accident or illness that may go unnoticed. In particular, people who:
• are frail and elderly
• have a disability
• are housebound
• are recovering from an illness or accident
Telecross is also available to the carers of people who are eligible for the service. When family and carers are away, or if someone has just returned home after a hospital stay, Telecross can also be used on a temporary basis.
About the service
Friendly volunteers make calls each morning, 365 days a year. If the call is not answered, Red Cross will take action to make sure you are OK. Even if you have visitors during the week, a phone call first thing in the morning can make a difference if an emergency response is required. The calls provide reassurance as well as help to maintain independence.
St Andrew’s by the Sea Uniting Church
Community support and food relief services at St Andrew’s UC Glenelg. Fresh food, non-perishable pantry items, toiletries, chemist vouchers for PBS scripts, clothing and other items
When: Tuesdays, Thursdays & Fridays 11.30 am to 2.15 pm
Festive Season Closures: CLOSED from Monday 16 December 2024 to Tuesday 21 January 2025
Address: 92 Jetty Road, Glenelg, SA 5045
St Jude’s Brighton
St Judes Community Meal
The Community Meal is provided to locals and visitors alike with the express purpose of feeding nutritious meals to those living with food insecurity and/ or those who are isolated and would benefit from a caring community.
When: 11:30-1:30 every Friday
St Jude’s Community Pantry
St Jude’s Community Pantry aims to offer emergency food and toiletry supplies for anyone in need without making any demands on the recipient. Please do not ask the parish office for goods. The community and church will stock the pantry as much as possible —this is not a walk-in service.
When: 24/7
Where: 444 Brighton Road, Brighton, SA 5048
St Paul’s Lutheran Church Glenelg
Provides emergency food relief, basic toiletries, access to some subsidised basic PBS medications and pastoral care.
The op shop supplies clothing and household items at minimal costs. All money received funds food care supplies.
Community Meal Free lunch third Wednesday of the month 11:30am-1:30pm
When: Mondays and Wednesdays 11am-2pm
Festive Season closures: CLOSED from Wednesday 18 December 2024 until Monday 13 January 2025
Where: 48–50 Brighton Road, Glenelg, SA 5049
St Peter's Anglican Church
Food assistance through application on a fortnightly basis.
When: 9.30am-12pm Tuesday to Friday
Where: 1 Torrens Square, Glenelg, SA 5045