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Forster and Tuncurry

Get help

 Having trouble putting food on the table or paying your bills?
Call us Monday to Friday, 9am–4pm.

We want to see you back on your feet

If you are experiencing financial hardship or are facing a crisis, contact us to find out how we can support you.
 
Depending on your situation, and what we have available, we may be able to provide you with vouchers for food, fuel or electricity. We can also help with referrals to other support services such as addiction rehabilitation centres.
A Salvation Army officer offers a gesture of comfort to a person needing support.

Case worker

Thursday and Friday, 9am-3pm

Our on-site case worker, Ishik is well connected with local organisations (including those in Taree) and can provide support to anyone in need or finding it difficult to navigate life’s challenges.

Financial help

Financial help

A team member will have a compassionate conversation with you to understand your needs and let you know what help is available. 

When you phone us, you may be told you're eligible for a voucher and directed to visit us for collection on Wednesday, 9.30-11am and Friday, 9.30am-12pm.

A Moneycare financial counsellor and their client.

Financial counselling

Moneycare, is here to help you feel in control of your finances. We can work with you to manage your debt, develop new strategies, and we can also point you in the right direction for a No Interest Loan.

Christmas support

Christmas support

Contact us from the first week of November.

Community and connection

We'd love to see you here too.
Man being served lunch

Breakfast for men

Second Saturday of every month, 8–10am

Free

Open to all men for food, friendship and inspiration in the church dining room, please enter through side door.

Lunch

Lunch

Friday, 10.30am–1pm

Coffee and cake at 10.30am with lunch served at 11.30am.

We host a free community lunch that’s open to everyone — a joyful opportunity to meet others, engage, and share a meal together. 

No booking required. Just turn up.

Produce market

Produce market

Friday, 10.30am–1pm

Cost $5 recovery fee

As we purchase pantry items through Foodbank — we pick up the remaining items generously donated through SecondBite.

We start the day with refreshments and for you to add your name to the produce market list.

Forster Salvos Store

5 Enterprise Court, Forster
Monday to Saturday, 9am–5.30pm
 
Find pre-loved goods generously donated by the local community — profits support our local services.