Find food support you can access during Covid-19
If you are needing support to access food, food parcels or food vouchers during Covid-19, there are a range of services available.
Government, Local Councils, local organisations, service providers and individuals offer food support for people when impacted during a pandemic. Look at your state or territory to find out more.
Australia Wide Support
Ask Izzy - Food Banks
If you are unable to buy groceries because of Covid-19 you can visit a food bank location to get what you need. For more information click the link.
Food support for older Australians
For older Australians there is support available to you if you are isolated and finding it difficult to access food and basic household items. Click the link
Meals on Wheels
Click the link to bring up the map to find the contact details for your meals on wheels service in your state.
My Aged Care
For food and grocery support for the elderly Call My Aged Care on 1800 200 422 who can refer you directly to the service in your local area. Services can be set up quickly for up to 6 weeks without the need for an assessment.
Woolworths Priority Assistance
Woolworths are offering priority delivery service for vulnerable community members. Complete the online application to apply. Click the link
Woolworths Basic Box
Woolworths is offering a basic box to support elderly and vulnerable in self isolation. Buy online. Click the link
Home Delivery Food Services
There are a range of food delivery services. If you are isolated or do not want or cannot get to the supermarket, this may be an option.
St Vincent De Pauls
Vinnies offers a range of food support for to people impacted by Covid-19. They also have regular free food services. For more information click the link. or Call 13 18 12
Salvation Army
The Salvation Army provides all social services without discrimination. Find out more about how to access our services below. or Call 13 72 58
Foodbank
Foodbank receive donated food which they distribute in emergency situations. They provide communities, groups and individuals with necessary food. For more information click the link.
Emergency Relief - Dept Human Services
If you are unable to buy groceries because of Covid-19 you can visit a food bank location to get what you need. For more information click the link.
State Support
Food Support Agencies in Victoria.
Emergency Relief Packages
Emergency Relief Packages be accessed by calling Victoria’s dedicated coronavirus hotline on 1800 675 398. The hotline can also refer people to other support services if needed. Click the link for more information.
Anglicare Vic
Anglicare Victoria offers food parcels and support for those impacted by Covid-19. Click the link for more information.
CISVic - Emergency Support
CISVic have local services which assist people experiencing personal and financial difficulties by providing information, referral and support services including Food Vouchers and Emergency Relief.
Check your local council
Your local council may offer a range of supports for obtaining food for people impacted by Covid-19. To find your council details click the link.
Food Support Agencies in South Australia
SA Community.org
SA Community provide a list of providers and services who offer support with food. For more information click the link.
Check your local Council
Your local council may offer a range of supports for obtaining food for people impacted by Covid-19. To find your council details click the link.
Food Support Agencies in Canberra and ACT
St John's Care
St John's Care provide emergency assistance in the form of food, fresh fruit and vegetables. To learn more click the link
Check your community council
Your local council may offer a range of supports for obtaining food for people impacted by Covid-19. To find your council details click the link.
Food Support Agencies in New South Wales
St Vincent De Paul
St Vincent De Paul offer grocery and food vouchers for those impacted by Covid-19. For more information click the link.
Check your local council
Your local council may offer a range of supports for obtaining food for people impacted by Covid-19. To find your council details click the link.
Food Support Agencies in Queensland
St Vincent de Paul
St Vincent de Paul offer food support for those impacted by Covid-19 in Queensland. For more information click the link.
Check your local council
Your local council may offer a range of supports for obtaining food for people impacted by Covid-19. To find your council details click the link.
Food Support Agencies in Northern Territory
List of Food support Agencies
NT Council of Social Services have compiled a list of Food Services for people in Hardship and Emergencies. For more details click the link.
Check your local council
Your local council may offer a range of supports for obtaining food for people impacted by Covid-19. To find your council details click the link.
Food Support Agencies in Western Australia
ER Connect
Use ER Connect to look for services which offer essentials including food in your local area in Western Australia. Click the button for more details.
Check your local Council
Your local council may offer a range of supports for obtaining food for people impacted by Covid-19. To find your council details click the link.
Food Support Agencies in Tasmania
Emergency Relief
Find a range of relief agencies in Tasmania who offer support with Food and other essentials. Click for more details.
Check your local Council
Your local council may offer a range of supports for obtaining food for people impacted by Covid-19. To find your council details click the link.