Food relief services
There are many local services in Maitland that provide food hampers, parcels, takeaway meals, vouchers and other emergency food. Some organisations in the Food Assistance Network also provide additional services such as hygiene packs and clothing. Please contact directly for more information.
List of services
Maitland Food Co-op
Day and times: Thursday and Friday, 10am - 2pm
Type of food: Food assistance
Location: 61 Victoria St, East Maitland
Operated by: House of Grace Community Care
Contact: 4072 2290
Maitland Region Community Support
Day and times: Monday to Friday
Type of food: Food assistance
Location: 11 Arthur St, Rutherford
Contact: 4932 0950
Telarah / Rutherford Anglican Church Samaritans
Day and times: Tuesday
Type of food: Food assistance by appointment
Location: 92 Gillies St, Rutherford
Operated by: Samaritans Emergency Relief
Contact: 4993 3400 on Monday between 9am - 12pm for a Tuesday morning appointment
St Peter’s Pantry
Day and times: Wednesday
Type of food: Food assistance by appointment
Operated by: St Peter's Church, Anglican Parish of East Maitland
Contact: 0400 652 406 on Tuesday between 9am - 1pm for Wedneday pickup
MUNCH program
Day and times: Monday and Wednesday, 5pm
Type of food: Food assistance
Location: 347 Ken Tubman Dr, Maitland
Operated by: Maitland Uniting Church
Contact: 0418 299 438
Grace Community Kitchen
Day and times: Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday
Type of food: Food assistance
Location: 83-85 Chelmsford Dr, Metford
Operated by: Metford Baptist Church
Contact: 4934 5350
St Vincent de Paul
Day and times: Monday to Friday, 9am - 12pm, by appointment only
Type of food: Food hampers and parcels
Location: 437 High St, Maitland
Contact: 4933 7408 the day before between 9am - 12pm
REACH Homeless Service / Our Circle Maitland
Day and times: Saturday, 5pm - 6pm
Type of food: Food assistance
Location: Maitland Library car park, 480 High St, Maitland
Contact: 0403 588 302 or 0437 532 089