Foodbank Donations

for

House

of

Welcome

The House of Welcome exists to welcome, shelter and empower people seeking asylum and refugees regardless of their age, gender, sexuality, nationality or religion. They provide client-centred holistic support services that nurture hope, advocate for justice and promote self-reliance, whilst acknowledging the dignity and the rights of each individual. Their Foodbank provides culturally appropriate household groceries to help their clients alleviate the cost of living.

MCC Welfare Services is gathering donations for House
of Welcome’s Foodbank which provides household
necessities for people seeking asylum and who have limited
or no income. MCC Sydney will take these donations during the season of Lent (until 9 April 2020).

Please phone our office and leave your number so we can call you to arrange a time for you to deliver your gift. (02) 9569 5122

The following items are regularly requested and can be freely donated:

Cooking Oil
Basmati rice
Flour/Sugar
Long life (UHT) milk
Canned Tomatoes/Chick Peas/Lentils
Canned fruit
Tinned fish (tuna in oil)
Instant noodles
Tea & Coffee
Cooking Spices
Jams & Honey
Breakfast cereal
Biscuits (savoury and sweet)

We appreciate your intentions, but we request that you please do not donate baked beans, soup, beetroot or tinned spaghetti. All food items should be shelf stable and within their best before or use by date.

The following non-food items are also requested:

Shampoo/Conditioner
Laundry detergent
Dishwashing liquid
Razors/Shaving foam
Sanitary Pads (no tampons)
Toothbrushes/Toothpaste
Toilet paper/Tissues
Nappies (larger sizes)
Baby Wipes
Deodorant
Household cleaning items – tea towels, dishcloths, sponges

You can contact House of Welcome to find out if there are any shortages urgently needed.

office@houseofwelcome.com.au

02 9727 9290