Essentials Packs
1 in 8 Australians are living below the poverty line.
Material aid is a major factor in homelessness prevention and a vital part of the wrap around support our services provide.
As the cost of living continues to rise, so does the need for this support and these basic essentials get harder to access. Over the past 6 months alone, the average number of calls to Vinnies Canberra/Goulburn’s emergency helpline has increased by 36%.
Vinnies has designed packs of essential items for situations regularly encountered by those seeking assistance. The Essentials Packs will reduce vital time and money spent by our teams sourcing items individually when needed.
We need your help.
By helping Vinnies put together these Essentials Packs, you are making it possible for us to support more children, youth, families and individuals experiencing disadvantage across our region. Donate, fundraise or become an Essentials Packs partner today.
The Packs
Everyday Hygiene Pack
Many health issues are easily preventable with basic hygiene. But without access to these everyday products, the risks of infection and disease are high.
Could you live without your toothbrush?
Sleeping Rough
Essentials Pack
During winter, staying warm is essential. But it’s hard to escape the cold without a place to call home.
Could you live without your puffer jacket?
Pantry Essentials Pack
For those living below the poverty line, it’s often a case of this or that. Food or rent? Food or petrol? Food is never the first choice, but how do you live without it?
Could you live without breakfast, lunch and dinner?
How you can help
Donate
Get your workplace, school or community involved to collect donations of essential items for the packs.
Fundraise
Host an event, do a challenge or just promote the cause to raise funds for Vinnies to purchase these packs.
Partner
Want to be our primary retailer for some of the essentials? Become an Essentials Packs partner today.