Emergency Material and Financial Aid (EMFA) Program
Emergency food, hygiene and financial assistance plus advocacy and budgeting support for individuals and families in crisis.
The EMFA program provides short-term emergency material and financial assistance to individuals and families experiencing hardship, including food and hygiene hampers, grocery vouchers, winter clothing (subject to availability), advocacy, budgeting support and system navigation help. Emergency food hampers can be accessed without an appointment during regular hours, and a weekend outdoor pantry offers after-hours access to food and hygiene items.
Service details
Cost
Free
How to access the service
- Emergency food hampers available without an appointment during regular hours
- Contact reception on 02 6254 1733 to book an appointment for other supports
- Weekend outdoor pantry offers after-hours self-access
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