Household Support

A volunteer stocking shelves in the Providential Homes warehouse

An assisting hand

When you’re facing hardship, everyday essentials can become difficult to afford. Access to food, furniture and basic household items can ease some of that pressure and help restore a sense of dignity and stability.

Through our household support services, Providential Homes works with community organisations, donors and volunteers to connect people with practical assistance when they need it most.

How we help at home

Hands packing fresh produce into a crate

Food
assistance

Providing food hampers and essential groceries to help individuals and families experiencing food insecurity.

Volunteers unloading a couch from a truck

Furniture and
household items

Connecting people with essential furniture and household goods to help make a house feel like home.

A team member supporting someone over the phone

Practical
support

Helping people access everyday essentials that can ease financial pressure and support a fresh start.

Community outreach

Providential Homes supports people experiencing homelessness through weekly community BBQs in Parramatta, Waterloo and Redfern, providing food and an opportunity to connect with our team:

Volunteers serving food at the Parramatta community BBQ

Parramatta

Tuesdays, 11.30am – 1pm

Prince Alfred Park

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People gathered at the Waterloo community BBQ

Waterloo

Wednesdays, 12.30pm – 2pm

Salvation Army Waterloo

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The community BBQ under the trees at Redfern Park

Redfern

Thursdays, 12.30pm – 2pm

Redfern Park, Kettle Street

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Our impact in action

78,000
Meals provided

363
Food boxes gifted

148
Furniture pickups

69
Furniture deliveries

How you can help

Every donation of food, furniture or time helps us get essentials to the people who need them most. Here’s how you can make a difference:

Donate
essentials

Help provide food and household items for individuals and families experiencing hardship.

Donate
furniture

Give suitable furniture a second life by helping furnish a home for someone who needs it.

Get
involved

Volunteer, partner with us or support our work to help essential items reach more people.