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Hardship affects everyone

Individuals and families rely on our services and programs and your donations keep them going. Our ability to offer this support depends on the generosity of volunteers and the community. Your financial contributions and food donations play a significant role in helping us maintain and expand our services. We are a registered charity. All cash donations are tax-deductible.

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Your Support Makes a Difference

At LinC Yarra Valley, we provide vital assistance to individuals and families facing challenging times. Your donations are crucial in sustaining our programs and ensuring that those in need receive the help they deserve.

How we help

Every week LinC Yarra Valley supports hundreds of people with essential services, including:

  • Fresh food access
  • Food parcels
  • Community meals
  • Vouchers
  • Petrol assistance
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$75 provides a small food parcel

$100 buys a tank of petrol

$150 provides a large food parcel

$250 helps pay a utility bill

How You Can Help: Cash Donations

Your generosity helps us provide hope and support to those who need it most. Thank you for being a vital part of our community. Please donate today and make a meaningful impact. Donate here or contact us for more information on how to make a regular cash donation or bequest. Your financial support is essential for purchasing necessary items and sustaining our programs.

By direct deposit:
LinC Church Services Network Yarra
BSB number 633 000
Account number 193 886 850

By cheque:
LinC Yarra Valley
PO Box 233 Yarra Junction Vic 3797

Please email linc.yarravalley@gmail.com once you have made your direct deposit and we will arrange to send you  a receipt for tax purposes.

How You Can Help: Food Donations

While we receive fresh food donations from local businesses, we also rely on community support to provide non-perishable items for our food parcels. Your donations, whether large or small, are incredibly valuable. Here are some items that can make a big difference:

  • Canned fruits and vegetables
  • Canned meat
  • Rice and pasta
  • Gluten and dairy-free Iitems
  • Long-life milk and cereals
  • Cooking oil and other cooking products
  • Cleaning products

Please ensure that all food items are within their use-by or best-before dates.

You can drop off your food donations at one of our member churches or contact us to arrange a pick-up or delivery to our food pantry.

“We started off as customers here.  It was a massive help to the fortnightly budget. Luckily we were asked to be volunteers and one of the benefits is being able to socialise with others that come here.”

Vicki Meldrum - Fresh Food Volunteer - LinC

“It’s helping others and given me something to do during the week. This program helps lots of people and I like being a part of that.”

“I enjoy it and it keeps me busy. I meet some beautiful people and work with a very supportive team. I work in the office and I enjoy that a great deal.”

“When I joined LinC I was living by myself and had no one talk to during the day. I was looking for something to so I could socialise with different people.”

“We help by supplying fresh veggies to people who can’t afford them. I like to see the smile on people’s faces when they come in and see the food.  I just enjoy doing it.”

“I think our fresh food program has helped a lot. I’ve seen families come here since day one and they are still coming. We’ve seen some go and then come back because we make them feel welcome and the quality of the food is good”.

“Unfortunately it’s become accepted in our society today for people go to bed hungry or go to school without food in their stomachs.  It’s something that drives me consciously to make a difference, play a part and at LinC I get to do that.”

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