Food & Financial Assistance

Food & Financial Assistance

If you're experiencing financial hardship and need assistance with necessities like food, clothing, or bills, know you're not alone. At Claimsplus Lawyers, we're here to guide you through your super claim and direct you to the appropriate services.

Several charities and community organisations provide emergency relief services in Australia. They can assist you with the following:

• Food vouchers or food parcels
• Transport vouchers
• Chemist vouchers
• Clothing or furniture
• Part-payment of utility bills
• Help with back-to-school costs

You can contact any of the following organisations for emergency relief:

Salvation Army 

	The Salvation Army, known as The Salvos, offers emergency relief, homelessness support, and addiction recovery across Australia. Through its Red Shield Appeal and family stores, it funds services that transform lives, providing hope and practical assistance to vulnerable communities.
Phone	13 72 58
Web	https://www.salvationarmy.org.au/

Anglicare

	Anglicare provides aged care, disability support, mental health services, and emergency relief across Australia. Their compassionate, inclusive approach focuses on community development and breaking the cycle of poverty, delivering vital care and support to vulnerable individuals and families.
Phone	11 11 11
Web	www.anglicare.org.au

St Vincent de Paul Society 

	Vinnies provides essential services like food, clothing, and emergency accommodation to those in need across Australia. They run Vinnies shops to fund their programs and focus on empowering individuals to regain independence, with a mission to combat poverty and social injustice.
Phone	13 18 12
Web	www.vinnies.org.au

OZ HARVEST

	OzHarvest is Australia’s leading food rescue organisation. It collects surplus food from commercial outlets and redistributes it to charities. It fights food waste and hunger while educating the public on sustainable food practices and delivers millions of meals to those in need nationwide.
Phone	1800 108 006
Web	www.ozharvest.org

Additionally, local community centres, churches, and community organisations often support those in need.

You can check out the Department of Social Services Grant Services Directory or the resource platform Ask Izzy for a comprehensive list of emergency relief services.

Remember, it's okay to ask for help. These services are there to assist you, and at Claimsplus, we're committed to guiding you towards the right resources. As you navigate through your super claim, we're here to help you every step of the way.

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact us.  

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