Everyone is welcome. Food Care is available to anyone in our community who could use a little extra food support.

No. You do not need a referral, Centrelink paperwork or proof of income to attend.

Food Care operates every Sunday from 8:30am to 10:30am.

To help us serve everyone fairly and support our volunteers, we are unable to provide Food Care outside these hours.

Hope Chapel at 55 Fourth Avenue, Blacktown. Simply park your car and come inside. One of our friendly volunteers will welcome you and explain how Food Care works.

No. Food Care is now a walk-in program. Simply park, come inside, and our volunteers will assist you.

Yes. Fresh fruit and vegetables are free and available while supplies last.

A Pantry Bag costs $7 and contains a variety of non-perishable food and household essentials.

Every bag is different and may include items such as pasta, rice, tinned food, sauces, flour, snacks, toiletries and cleaning products.

A Freezer Bag costs $7 and contains a selection of frozen and refrigerated items.

Depending on availability, this may include frozen meat, frozen vegetables, dairy products and other frozen foods.

Yes. You're welcome to purchase multiple bags, subject to availability on the day.

From time to time we receive additional items such as bread, eggs, prepared meals and other donated food.

Some of these items are available in limited quantities, so purchase limits or advance reservations may apply. We announce these on our Facebook page whenever possible.

No. Church attendance is completely optional.

You're welcome to come to Food Care whether or not you attend the church service.

Absolutely. If you'd like to stay, you're warmly invited to join the church service. We'd love to have you. You can even plan your visit here. We'd love to offer you a complimentary tea or coffee while you're visiting.

Yes. Primary school-aged children are welcome to attend our Sunday kids program, iHope Kids, during the church service.

Yes. We believe in prayer. If you would like someone to pray with you or simply have a chat, please let one of our volunteers know.

A use-by date relates to food safety. Food should not be eaten, sold or given away after its use-by date.

A best-before date relates to food quality. Some food may still be safe to eat after its best-before date, provided it has been stored correctly and is not damaged, deteriorated or perished.

Some donated products we receive may be past their best-before date, in accordance with the Food Authority of NSW. We check items carefully and never distribute food that is past its use-by date.

Unfortunately, we are unable to offer a delivery service.

Food Care is available during our Sunday session at Hope Chapel.

Unfortunately not.

Our volunteers prepare Food Care specifically for the Sunday morning session, and we are unable to arrange collections outside those hours.

No. Our Pantry Bags and Freezer Bags are pre-packed by volunteers using the food available that week.

Because donations vary from week to week, every bag is different. Pre-packing the bags helps us make the most of the food we receive, provide great value, and ensure as many households as possible can benefit.

If you purchase more than one bag, you'll usually receive a variety of different items.

Food Care is made possible through the generosity of Hope Chapel, our volunteers, generous food donors and the many people who give their time, resources and financial support to make the program possible each week.

We'd love to hear from you.

Whether you'd like to volunteer, donate food or financially support the ministry, please speak with one of our team or contact Hope Chapel.