A Redcliffe homeless support charity is appealing for urgent donations as rising demand, increased costs and reduced contributions place pressure on its services.
Growing Demand at the New Redcliffe Site
The Breakfast Club Redcliffe has seen community need rise sharply since relocating to the corner of Portwood Street and Oxley Avenue about four months ago.
The organisation previously served about 700 meals a month at Clontarf but is now providing about 1400 meals a month from its new facility. This includes more than 300 meals a week, along with hundreds of sandwiches offered through its drop-in service.
Operating since 2003, the group has long supported people experiencing homelessness, food insecurity, limited income, isolation and housing instability, while also offering social connection and access to trained volunteers.
Rising Costs Add Pressure to Services
The organisation has linked its urgent appeal to increased food prices, higher service demand and fewer donations over the past 12 months. Volunteers are also preparing for the annual Christmas hamper program, with plans to pack 200 boxes beginning next week.
The Breakfast Club Redcliffe is awaiting its first electricity bill for the new facility, expected to be substantial. As a volunteer-run organisation funded entirely by community donations, these rising operational costs have increased pressure on service delivery.
Christmas Hampers in Need of Supplies
Donations for the Redcliffe Community Care Network’s 2025 Christmas Appeal have begun to arrive but not at the same pace as previous years.
The organisation requires about 200 of each non-perishable and Christmas-specific item listed in the appeal to complete the hampers.
Non-perishable needs include cereal, UHT milk, pasta, sauces, baked beans, spreads, biscuits, rice, noodles, tinned fruit and vegetables, tuna, soup, tea, coffee, sugar, juice and jelly. Christmas items requested include puddings, mince pies, cakes, lollies, wrapping paper, decorations and toys for children from birth to 16. Chocolate is excluded due to storage limitations.
Items can be delivered before December 10 to multiple locations across Redcliffe, Kippa-Ring and Clontarf during specified dates and times. All donations are tax-deductible.
Volunteers Called to Assist With Hamper Packing
Registrations are open for those wishing to assist with packing the hampers, with details available via the Redcliffe Community Care Network Facebook page. The charity continues to rely heavily on volunteers and donated goods to sustain its meal programs and community support services.
Community Christmas Day Lunch Announced
The Breakfast Club Redcliffe will host a community Christmas Day Lunch on Thursday, 25 December, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Peninsula Support Hub at the corner of Portwood Street and Oxley Avenue, Redcliffe.
Continuing the Appeal
The organisation is maintaining its call for food and financial contributions to support its meal services and complete the Christmas hamper program. Donation details remain publicly available through the appeal information.
Published 24-Nov-2025
