Donations - LinC

Donations

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Hardship affects everyone

Show your support - donate today

Show your support – donate today

Hardship affects everyone. Individuals and families rely on our services and programs and your donations keep them going.

About our donation program

LinC assists hundreds of families and individuals with practical needs on a weekly basis, including help accessing free fresh food, food parcels, meals, vouchers and petrol. This much needed support relies on volunteers and cash and food donations to ensure our local community has access to the help they need. Please donate today. All cash donations are tax deductible.

Food donations

LinC receives fresh food donations from local businesses on a weekly basis however we also rely on community donations to purchase non perishable items for those needing a food parcel. These food or cash donations are a great help to people in need and we appreciate all donations large or small.

Non perishable food items such as:

Canned fruit and vegetables
Canned meat
Rice and pasta
Gluten and dairy free items
Long life milk and cereals
Oil, cooking products

Cleaning products

Food within its use by or best before date

Where can I donate these to?
Please contact your local church (see ‘About’ page) or call Julie on 0455 268 457 to arrange pick up or delivery to our food pantry.

Financial donations

Please show you care by donating to those in need:

$40 provides a small food parcel

$60 buys a textbook for a student entering high school next year

$100 provides a large food parcel

$80 pays for a tank of petrol

$150 pays a utility bill

$700 new tyres for car

$800 helps pay our staff who support over 100 volunteers

LinC services that make a difference to the community

One off or regular cash donations assist with the day to day running of our services.

How can I make a financial donation?

By direct deposit:

LinC Church Services Network Yarra Valley

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.

Contact us for further information

“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.”

Jack Knoll LinC Fresh Food Program Volunteer - Millgrove

“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. Driving was the ideal way because I enjoy it and it gives me a chance to connect with members of the community that I wouldn’t normally associate with.”

James Bainbridge

James Bainbridge LinC Transport Volunteer

“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.”

Jock MeldrumLinC Fresh Food Program Volunteer - Millgrove

“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.”

Karen Dolphin

Karen Dolphin LinC Office Volunteer

“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”.

Margaret Coles

Margaret Coles Volunteer - Millgrove Baptist Church

“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.”

Rob Blythe

Rob Blythe LinC Fresh Food Program Volunteer - Yarra Junction

“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

Vicki MeldrumLinC Fresh Food Program - Millgove