If you’re struggling to pay your electricity or gas bill, the EAPA scheme can provide support through vouchers to help reduce what you owe. This program is designed for people experiencing short-term financial hardship.

You may be eligible if:

• You live in New South Wales

• You have an overdue electricity or gas bill

• You’re experiencing temporary financial difficulty

Learn more and apply:
Energy Accounts Payment Assistance (EAPA)

You may also be entitled to ongoing rebates that help reduce your energy bills throughout the year. These are available through the NSW Government and can provide real savings.

Low Income Household Rebate
If you have a valid concession card or receive certain Centrelink payments, this rebate helps reduce your electricity bill.
Apply here

Gas Rebate
Helps eligible low-income households cover the cost of natural gas bills.
Apply here

Family Energy Rebate
Available to households receiving the Family Tax Benefit to help with electricity costs.
Apply here

Need help applying?
Speak with your Argyle Client Service Specialist for assistance. We’re here to support you every step of the way.

Community Services 20 December 2025– 4 January 2026 Holiday Season Guide

This guide brings together key holiday season information for the Canberra community. It outlines where free meals are available, provides details of services operating throughout the festive period, and lists closure and reopening dates for community organisations and emergency relief providers across the region. The aim is to offer a clear and practical resource for anyone seeking support during the 2025–2026 holiday season.
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ACT Foodbank Voucher System

• Where to get Foodbank vouchers:

St Vincent de Paul, UnitingCare Kippax, Companion House (Cook),St John’s Care (Reid), Red Cross Migration Support Programs, Throughcare.

• Where vouchers can be used:

Communities@Work Community Pantries, Community Services #1 Food
Pantry (Narrabundah), Holy Cross Tuckerbox (Hackett), The Food Pantry (Watson), Helping Hand Pantry (St Paul’s Spence), HandUp Food Care (Canberra City Care Charnwood), the FoodHut Co-op (Belconnen), Lyons Food Corner, Anglicare Food Fair (Queanbeyan).

City Uniting Church

Address: Early Morning Centre – 69 Northbourne Ave, Canberra
Contact: (02) 6257 4600 or office@canberracityuca.org.au
Type of Resource: Free takeaway breakfast
Opening Hours: Breakfast Mon – Fri 7:30am – 8:30am, Lunch Mon 12pm – 1pm
Additional Services: Free showers Monday – Friday 9am – 11am

Blue Door Drop-In Centre

Address: Ainslie Village, Quick Street, Campbell
Contact: 6248 7771 or community@stjohnscare.org.au
Type of Resource: Free takeaway breakfast and free hot lunch
Opening Hours: Breakfast Mon – Fri 7:30am – 8:30am, Lunch Mon 12pm – 1pm
Price: No fees – bring form of ID
Additional Services: Every Friday Orange Sky Laundry is available onsite between 11am and 1pm for washing and drying

St John’s Care (Anglicare Partner)

Address: 45 Constitution Ave, Reid (located within the St John’s Church Precinct)
Contact: 6248 7771 or community@stjohnscare.org.au
Type of Resource: Community Pantry
Opening Hours: Monday – Friday 9:30am – 2pm
Price: No fees – bring form of ID
Additional Services: Every Friday Orange Sky Laundry is available onsite between 11am and 1pm for washing and drying

The Junction (for 12 – 25 year olds only)

Address: 30 Scott’s Crossing, Canberra City
Contact: 6232 2423
Type of Resource: Community Pantry
Opening Hours: Monday – Friday 9:30 am – 5 pm
Price:

Holy Cross Tuckerbox

Address: Holy Cross Anglican Church, Corner of Phillip Ave & Anthill St, Hackett.
Contact: 0413 751 502 or email tuckerbox@holycrosshackett.org.au
Type of Resource: Food Co-op
Opening Hours: Every Saturday 1 pm – 4 pm
Price: $2 per year membership – food vouchers accepted
Additional Services: Orange Sky is available onsite between 1 pm and 3 pm for washing and drying.

The Pantry at Watson

Address: Youth with a Mission, 76 Federal Highway, Corner Zelling Street, Watson.
Contact: 6241 5500 or email info@ywamcanberra.org
Type of Resource: Community Pantry
Opening Hours: Every Thursday 10 am – 3 pm
Price: $2 per year membership – food vouchers accepted

HandUp Food Care

Address: Canberra City Care, 20 Cartwright St, Charnwood.
Contact: 6196 8630
Type of Resource: Community Pantry
Opening Hours: Monday – Friday 10 am – 3 pm
Price: $4 per year membership

Helping Hand Food Pantry

Address: St Paul’s Ginninderra Anglican Church Spence, Mt Rogers Community Centre, Curly St, Spence.
Contact: 6259 2931
Type of Resource: Community Pantry
Opening Hours: Thursday 9 am – 12:30 pm
Price: Register with a concession card

FoodHut Co-op

Address: NationsHeart Christian Community, 27 Rae St, Belconnen
Contact: 6253 1672 or office@nationsheart.com.au
Type of Resource: Food Co-op
Opening Hours: Place order and then collect at set time
Price:

Communities@Work – Gungahlin Community Pantry

Address: Gungahlin Community Centre, 47 Ernest Cavanagh Street, Gungahlin
Contact: 6293 6500 or admin@commsatwork.org
Type of Resource: Food Co-op
Opening Hours: Mon 12:30 pm – 3 pm, Tues – Fri 9:30 am – 11:30 am and 12:30 pm – 3 pm

Our Community Pantry Goulburn

Address: AWH Goulburn Car Park – 53 Finlay Road, Goulburn
Contact: Our Community Pantry Goulburn Facebook Page
Type of Resource: Community Pantry
Opening Hours: Every Second Saturday 4 pm – 5 pm
Price: Varies

Meals on Wheels Goulburn

Address: 113 Auburn Street, GOULBURN
Contact: 02 4821 0997 or gdmow@ceinternet.com.au
Type of Resource: Food Relief Service
Opening Hours: Monday – Friday 9 am – 1 pm
Price: Payment Options

Carevan Griffith

Address: Alternate between 2 locations Kubank Park – Parkinson Crescent and Dave Taylor Park – Thomas Place
Contact: 02 6962 4144
Type of Resource: Food Van
Opening Hours: Wednesdays Only 6 pm – 8 pm
Price: No cost

LifeSource Church Community Food Cupboard

Address: LifeSource Church 2786 Stafford Road Griffith
Contact: 02 6964 9953
Type of Resource: Community Pantry
Opening Hours: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays 9 am – 3 pm
Price: No cost

Linking Communities Network

Address: 177 Yambil Street, Griffith
Contact: 02 6964 4804
Type of Resource: Community Pantry
Opening Hours: Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri 9 am – 5 pm and Wed 1 pm – 5 pm
Price: No cost

St Vincent De Paul Emergency Food Relief

Address: 67 Yambil Street, Griffith
Contact: 02 6964 3388
Type of Resource: Community Pantry
Opening Hours: Mon, Wed, Thurs, Fri 1 pm – 4 pm – appointment preferred
Price: No cost

Anglicare Food Fair Community Pantry

Address: 170 Crawford St, Queanbeyan
Contact: 6232 9272 or food.fair@anglicare.com.au
Type of Resource: Community Pantry
Opening Hours: Mon – Fri 10:30 am – 4:15 pm
Price:

Community Services #1 Pantry

Address: Southside Community Service – 63 Boolimbah Crescent, Narrabundah
Contact: 6126 4700 or email: reception@communityservices1.org
Type of Resource: Community Pantry
Opening Hours: Mon – Tues 10 am – 1 pm, Wed – Fri 1 pm – 4 pm
Price: affordable prices

Low-Cost & Free Meals Directory

This directory connects you with low-cost food pantries, free meals, food vouchers, financial assistance, and other supports available in your area.

Service Areas: Bankstown, Campbelltown, Camden, Wollondilly, Wingecarribee, Fairfield and Liverpool
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We Are Community

Address: We Are Community Hub – 42 Riverside Drive, Airds
Contact: 0430 391 971
Type of Resource: Meals, Hampers, Night Patrol Dinner Service
Opening Hours: Mon – Fri, Sat Breakfast and Sunday Roast 1st Sun of the Month
Price: Free

Anglicare Campbelltown

Address: 16-26 Dumaresq St, Campbelltown
Contact: 02 8624 8600
Type of Resource: Food Parcels
Opening Hours: Monday – Friday 9 am – 5 pm (appointment required)
Price: Free
Transport – Bus routes 870, 872

Anglicare Eagle Vale

Address: 1 Emerald Drive, Eagle Vale 2558
Contact: (02) 9820 2680
Type of Resource: Mobile pantry
Opening Hours: Every second Wednesday, 1:30 am – 2:30 am
Price: $12 for a bag of pantry items
Transport – Bus routes 870, 880

Nagle Centre Family Care & Support Service St Vincent de Paul Society

Address: 22 Iolanthe Street, Campbelltown
Contact: (02) 4628 2928
Type of Resource: Takeaway Meals and Centre Based Meal
Opening Hours: Mon – Fri 9:30 am – 10 am & Mon – Fri 12.30 pm – 1:30 pm
Price: free
Transport: Bus routes – 870, 871, 872, 877, 880, Campbelltown station 5 min

Break the Cycle Glenquarie Inc.

Address: 32 Edgar Street, Macquarie Fields 2564
Contact: 02 9829 8898
Type of Resource: Food Parcel (Food vouchers if eligible)
Opening Hours: Tuesday-Thursday, 9 am – 4 pm (you can shop once a week)
Price: $20 to select for your basket
Transport: Bus routes – 870, 871, 876

Focus Connect

Address: 3 Cordeaux St, Campbelltown
Contact: 02 4627 1188
Type of Resource: Electronic Food vouchers
Opening Hours: Mon – Fri, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm (appointment required)
Price: Free
Transport: Bus routes – 870, 883, 884, 885

The Hub Community – Church of Christ, Campbelltown

Address: 65 Woodhouse Drive, Ambarvale
Contact: 02 4625 7981
Type of Resource: Dine-in meal only
Opening Hours: Tuesdays 11:30 am – 12:30 am
Price: Free
Transport: Bus routes – 887, 888

Lomandra Community Project

Address: 4/5 Hollylea Road, Leumeah 2560
Contact: Lomandra Community Project Facebook page OR Audrey Nable – 02 4627 2096
Type of Resource: Food Parcel
Opening Hours: Tuesday-Friday, 9:30 am – 2 pm
Price: $5 bundles (keep updated on their Facebook page for free items)

Macarthur Gateway

Address: 12 Browne Street, Campbelltown
Contact: 02 4628 0008
Type of Resource: Food Vouchers (For Aboriginal families with children and single women)
Opening Hours: Mon – Thurs 9 am – 4 pm (call for appt.)
Price: Free
Transport: Bus routes – 870, 871, 872, 877, 880, 881, 882

The Junction Works

Address: Claymore Community Centre – 6 Gould Road, Claymore
Contact: 02 4626 2007
Type of Resource: Food Parcel (pick up only)
Opening Hours: Mon 8:30 am – 1:30 pm
Price: Free
Transport: Bus routes – 878, 880

Southwest Multicultural and Community Centre

Address: 4 Surrey Street, Minto
Contact: 02 9603 2500
Type of Resource: Food Parcel
Opening Hours: Tues 10:30 am – 12 pm (order through Facebook for pickup)
Price: $10
Transport: Bus routes – 873, 874, 875

Big Yellow Umbrella

Address: 16-24 Queen St, Narellan NSW 2567
Contact: 02 4647 1283
Type of Resource: Food Relief (Hampers)
Opening Hours: Mon – Friday 8:30 am – 4:30 pm (Contact to arrange first)
Price: FREE
Transport: Bus routes – 890, 890c, 895, 896

Anglicare / Ashmont Community Centre

Address: 42 Tobruk Street, Ashmont
Contact: 6931 3456 or email RiverinaERCovid19@anglicare.com.au
Type of Resource: Food Relief
Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 9 am – 1 pm
Price: case by case services depending on circumstances

Ngurra Hub Ashmont

Address: Ngurra Hub, Blakemore Street Ashmont
Contact: 0458 031 277 or email mnorton@redcross.org.au and follow for updates Ngurra Hub Ashmont | Facebook

Bowral

Low-Cost & Free Meals Directory

This directory connects you with low-cost food pantries, free meals, food vouchers, financial assistance, and other supports available in your area.

Service Areas: Bankstown, Campbelltown, Camden, Wollondilly, Wingecarribee, Fairfield and Liverpool
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Uniting Church – Bowral

Address: 28 Bendooley Street, Bowral
Service: Free fresh food and non-perishables
Available: Tuesday & Wednesday, 10 am – 1 pm

Service: Free Community Lunch
Available: Wednesday, 12 pm

Service: Clothing, washing machine, dryer, showers, bedding and personal hygiene items
Available: Tuesday & Wednesday, 9 am – 12 pm
Contact: Lucy Earl 02 4862 1350 or lucyearl79@gmail.com

C3 Cares Southern Highlands

Address: 1/347 Bong Bong Street, Bowral
Service: Grocery box, coffee, toasted sandwich – Donations appreciated
Available: Tuesday to Friday, 10 am – 2 pm
Contact: 02 4861 7460 or jackie@shccc.org.au

Salvation Army – Bowral

Address: 418 – 420 Bong Bong Street, Bowral
Service: Food Market, Free Oz Harvest items, low cost groceries, Cafe, Clothing, Bathrooms, Telstra Bills, Rental Arrears, Bond Assistance, Furniture and Specialist Fees
Available: Monday & Wednesday, 9:30 am – 1:30 pm
Contact: Jake Horton 4861 3912 or Jake.horton@salvationarmy.org.au

Vinnies – Bowral

Address: 248 Bong Bong Street, Bowral
Service: Food vouchers and Pantry staples
Available: Tuesday and Thursday, 12 pm – 3 pm
Contact: 0478 258 451 or Bowral.conference@vinnies.org.au

Highlands Community Centre

Address: 2 Moana Road, Bowral
Service: Free rapid relief food boxes, No Interest Loans and Energy Accounts Payments
Available: Monday – Friday, 8:30 am – 4 pm
Contact: 02 4862 1122 or info@highlandscommunity.org.au

Capernwray Street Meat / Home Care

Address: Cnr Bong Bong & Wingecarribee St, Bowral
Service: Free BBQ, drinks & soup
Available: Friday night, 10 pm – 1 am
Contact: 0461 260 552 or james@capernwrayaustralia.org

Service: Gardening, Small building projects, tidying, cooking or just chatting
Contact: 0461 260 552 or james@capernwrayaustralia.org

Southern Cross Housing

Address: Shop 1, 1 Boolwey Street, Bowral
Service: Social and Affordable Housing
Available: By appointment only
Contact: 1300 757 885

Youth Refuge Bowral

Address: 76 Bowral Street, Bowral
Service: Youth Crisis Accommodation (16yrs – 20yrs of age)
Available: Monday to Friday, 9 am – 5 pm
Contact: William Fernandez 0491 138 104 or Bowralyouthrefuge@vinnies.org.au

Mittagong

Mittagong Uniting Church

Address: 4-7 Albert Street, Mittagong
Service: Free food, non-perishables, morning tea
Available: Monday, 9:30 am – 11 am
Contact: Lucy Earl 02 4862 1350 or Lucyearl79@gmail.com

Anglican Church Mittagong

Address: Mittagong Anglican Church (Corner of Main & Station Streets, Mittagong)
Service: Community Pantry (Low-cost pantry staples and fresh food)
Available: 3x Fridays per month, 10:30 am – 11:30 am

Service: Coffee, Cake & Company
Available: Friday, 9 am 12 pm

Service: Frozen Meals
Available: Monday, Wednesay, Thursday, Friday
Contact: 02 4871 1947 or info@mittang.com.au

Anglicare

Service: Emergency Food and Financial Services (food vouchers, rent arrears, bond, removalist costs, Energy Accounts Payments Assistance)
Available: 3x Fridays per month
Contact: Shama and Matt 02 8624 8600 or ffasouthernhighlands@anglicare.org.au

Dhungung Food Share at Wingecarribee Aboriginal Community Cultural Centre

Address: 1A Rainbow Road, Mittagong
Service: Free Fresh Food
Available: Thursday 9:30 am – 12 pm
Contact: Lisa 0498 075 198 or Lisa@highlandscommunity.org.au

Soul Warmers Cafe – Mittagong Highlands Christian Church

Address: 37 Regent Street Mittagong
Service: Fixed cost grocery shop, low-cost fresh & frozen vegetables and free coffee
Available: Thursday, 9 am – 12 pm
Contact: Greg 0422 657 584 or soulwarmersfood@gmail.com

Dignity Food – PCYC Southern Highlands

Address: 6 Hawkins Drive, Mittagong
Service: Pre-packed frozen meals
Available: Monday to Friday, 10 am – 8 pm
Contact: 02 4868 5200 or southernhighlands@pcycnsw.org.au

Foursquare Care

Address: 82 Mittagong Street, Welby
Service: Free bread, produce, tea and coffee
Available: Wednesday, 10:30 am – 12 pm
Contact: 02 4871 3290

Vinnies Mittagong

Address: 22 Bowral Road, Mittagong
Service: Food vouchers, fruit, vegetables, and pantry staples
Available: Monday, 9:30 am – 11:00 am
Contact: 02 4871 1922

Southern Highlands Homeless Service

Address: Shop 5/24 Bowral Road, Mittagong
Service: Case management, Domestic & Family Violence Specialist
Available: Monday to Friday, 9 am – 4:30 pm
Contact: 02 4428 6230 or shhsreferrals@vinnies.org.au

Moss Vale

Anglican Church Moss Vale

Address: Moss Vale Anglican Church, 16 Waite Street, Moss Vale
Service: Community pantry with low-cost pantry staples, fresh food, and frozen meals
Available Times: Friday, 1 pm – 2 pm
Contact: 4868 1299 or www.mossvaleanglican.com.au

House of Faith and Love Hampers

Address: Connect Christian Church, 21 Spring Street, Moss Vale
Service: Pre-packed hampers (pantry items, vegetables and meat)
Available: Text before 12 pm Thursday to order: 0431 224 995, Friday, 11 am-12 pm (pick up hamper)
Contact: 0431 224 995

Moss Vale C3 Cares Soup Kitchen

Address: Moss Vale C3 Cares Soup Kitchen (Near the clock tower)
Service: Hot meals
Available: Friday, 8:30 pm
Contact: 4861 7460 or jackie@shccc.org.au

Vinnies – Moss Vale

Address: 502 Argyle Street, Moss Vale
Service: Food vouchers, Pantry Staples, Clothing, Showers, Prescriptions, Fuel Vouchers, Furniture and Assistance with removal costs
Available: Monday to Friday, 10 am – 2 pm
Contact: 0437 509 449 or Mossvale.conference@vinnies.org.au

Domestic Violence Support and Referral Service Pop-in

Address: 45 Kirkham Road, Moss Vale
Service: Counselling, Case management, and Advocacy
Available: Monday to Friday, 9 am – 4 pm
Contact: 02 4872 1229 or www.popin.org.au

Connect Community Op Shop

Address: Spring Street, Moss Vale
Service: Clothing
Available: Wednesday to Friday, 10 am – 3 pm or Saturday, 10 am to 12 pm
Contact: 0493 137 784

Sutton Forest

Parish of Sutton Forrest

Service: Meals on arrangement with local cafes and nights’ accommodation on arrangement with local hotel or motel
Available Times: Ad hoc (Call or email)
Contact: Jeremy Tonks – 4883 6019 or parishofsuttonforest@bigpond.com

Penrose

DIY Families Australia

Address: 29 Railway Avenue, Bundanoon & Penrose Road, Penrose
Contact: 0428 455 301
Type of Resource: Pantry Items and Fruit and Veg on a needs basis
Opening Hours: Open throughout the holiday period but no hampers will be available

Wingello

Homelessness Avoidance Project

Address: Sydney Street, Wingello
Service: Safe fenced site for temporary accommodation (cars, vans, tents and caravans)
Contact: Glen Jenkins 0419 479 541 or windsorsmithy@gmail.com

Wingecarribee Shire

Sydney Alliance/CWWN (Camden Wollondilly Wingecarribee Network)

Service: Advocacy for low-cost housing by liaising with agencies
Contact: Elizabeth Atkin 0400 109 446 or hellocwwn@gmail.com

Link2Home NSW

Service: Crisis accommodation phone line (Information, assessment and referral to specialist homelessness services and temporary accommodation)
Available: 24/7 all year
Contact: 1800 152 152

Mission Australia

Service: Early Intervention and Tenancy Support Service, and Affordable Housing
Contact: 1800 269 672 or housingenquiries@missionaustralia.com.au

Homes NSW (DCJ)

Service: Social Housing Application
Available: Monday to Friday, 9 am – 5 pm
Contact: www.facs.nsw.gov.au

Yass Community Food Care

Address: Yass Vine Church Community, 66 Lead Street, Yass
Contact: 6226 1444 or generaloffice@yassvinechurch.com.au
Type of Resource: Community Pantry
Opening Hours: Thurs 9 am – 5 pm
Price: $2 per year membership

Young Food Hall

Address: 92 Main Street, Young
Contact: Young Food Hall | Facebook
Type of Resource: Community Pantry
Opening Hours: Wednesday 9 am – 12 pm
Price: $10 for a load (bring your own bags)