Food Pantry

Make an appointment

5331 5957

Appointments available:

Tuesday 1pm - 2pm
Wednesday - 1pm - 3pm
Thursday - 10am -12pm
Thursday - 1pm - 3pm

Contact for more information
office@hilltop.church

Harvest Ministry of Food

We provide fruit and vegetables, frozen meals and pantry items to people in Ballarat effected by food insecurity.

Whether you need a hand up while finding work, experiencing hardship with an influx of bills coming through or feeling the pinch with rising costs of living, when the question is 'what is for dinner?' we want to be part of an answer for you.

One of our friendly staff in the office at Hilltop.Church will answer your call and they will ask some simple questions to gauge your current situation. If you get the answering machine, please leave your name and contact number and the reason you are calling.

When a time is booked, we'll let you know where the address is and what to expect. We offer a 30-minute booking where you may stay for a cuppa, a sandwich or a cup of hot soup. Here we'll get to know you and your needs, and help plan a food relief program that suits your needs.

Donate

We are a charity with deductible gift recipient status.

If you would like to donate towards purchases of pantry and hygiene items, our Account details are

Bank: Bendigo Bank
Account Name: Harvest Ministry of Food
BSB: 633 000
Account: 156 223 752
Ref: Pantry items

or please email us for more details at office@hilltop.church

See the list below for items we accept.

You can bring donations to our office, please call to arrange a time. 5331 5957

We need these items:

  • Weet Bix, Vita Brits
  • Tin soup - tomato, chicken noodle, vegetable
  • Long life milk
  • Tin Fruit
  • Tinned protein - tuna, beans, spam, stew
  • Pasta or Rice
  • Pasta Sauce
  • Tin Vegetables - corn, mixed beans
  • Snack -crackers, biscuits
  • Tea/coffee
  • Hygine items eg: Toothpaste, toothbrush, soap
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A big thank you to our major sponsor

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A thank you to Secondbite, FareShare and Bakers Delight

Help for you

Please see below for resources available in Ballarat.

Anglicare Ballarat

Community takeaway breakfast
Monday to Friday from 8.30am to 10am
49 Lydiard Street South Ballarat

Emergency food relief: 1800 809 722
Monday to Thursday from 10.30am to 12pm
14 Victoria Street Ballarat

Uniting Ballarat

Breezeway Meals Program
Everyday 10.30am to 1pm
105 Dana Street Ballarat Central
Free takeaway meals for those in crisis situations.

Salvation Army Ballarat

Emergency food relief: 5337 0600
Monday to Friday 9.15am to 2pm
102 Eureka Street Ballarat

Café 102 Meal
Tuesday and Thursday 12pm
102 Eureka St Ballarat
Takeaway service outside the reception entry.