48-50 Beattie Cres, Morwell VIC 3840

Emergency Foodbank

At Morwell Neighbourhood House, we understand that times can get tough.

Providing for yourself and your family can be a challenge. If you’re facing such difficulties, please don’t hesitate to visit us at our Emergency Foodbank.

Our Emergency Foodbank supports families and individuals struggling to put food on their tables. In addition to essential groceries, we offer frozen meals, personal care items, access to a shower, and even the option to book a free haircut (call 5134 5488 for bookings and details).

Opening Times

Foodbank Hours: We are open on TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS ONLY, from 9am to 3pm (doors close at 2:45pm).

No Appointments Needed: You do not need to make prior appointments, just walk in on the day.

No Entry on Non-Service Days: We do not allow entry on days when our foodbank is not in operation.

Important Information Rules & Regulations

To ensure fair access to our emergency foodbank for as many people as possible, we have established some guidelines. Before visiting us, please take note of the following information:

Proof of Family Shopping: We kindly request evidence that you are shopping for more than one person. You can show us a Medicare card or any document that displays your family's names.

Self-Service Grocery Selection: We do not provide pre-packaged hampers. You are welcome to choose your groceries from our shelves. Our emergency foodbank operates on a self-service basis.

Shopping Limit: Because we try to serve as many individuals and families as possible, we have set a limit of six (6) items for one person. This limit goes up by two (2) items per additional family member.

Right to Refuse Assistance: We reserve the right to refuse assistance to individuals who behave abusively or pose a threat to others.

What's available?

We have a range of shelf-life items available at the foodbank. This can often include:

- Longlife Milk
- Cereal
- Canned Soup
- Pasta and Pasta Sauce
- Rice
- Biscuits
- Lentils
- Kid’s School Snacks
- Canned Fruit & Vegetables
- Spreads

Fresh Bread: We have a supply of fresh bread available on most foodbank days. Bread is first come, first serve.

Fresh Produce: We have a supply of fruit and vegetables available on foodbank days. Fruit and veg is first come, first serve.

Personal Care Items: We also stock personal care items including soap, shampoo & conditioner, period care products, etc.

Pet Food: Limited pet food is available for cats and dogs only.

How to Have a Happy Shopping Experience at the Foodbank

Foodbank is open on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

We open at 9:00 am. Entry closes at 2:45 pm (with the foodbank closing at 3:00 pm).

You can visit the foodbank once a fortnight. Foodbank can be accessed 12 times a year.

Children under 15 should be supervised by an adult.

Be mindful that we have a limited supply of food, and some items may be limited or unavailable.

Treat our volunteers and other visitors with kindness and respect.

Sometimes there might be a short wait, so please be patient.

Special Thanks to Our Generous Supporters

Our foodbank is made possible through a partnership with Vinnies Morwell.

We express our heartfelt gratitude to the organisations and community members who kindly support our foodbank – enabling us to assist those facing challenging times.

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