Donate a Plate
Donate a plate of Christmas lunch with
all the delicious favourites for our
Community Christmas lunch.
Join us, as we serve Illawarra's most vulnerable community members with a FREE and delicious Christmas meal on Christmas Day.
Donate A Plate | Every Plate Counts
This Christmas, supporting Lifeline South Coast is more essential than ever.
With unprecedented demand on our crisis support services, reaching critical levels that have strained national networks, we’re committed to offering a special Christmas lunch for our most vulnerable community members. Every dollar raised will go directly toward suppoting this event and our services, providing not just a delicious meal but a sense of connection and care to those who rely on us during the holidays.
Your generosity will help us create a warm, welcoming space this Christmas, ensuring no one in our community feels alone or goes hungry.
Renee Green, CEO, Lifeline South Coast
Your generosity can transform lives
Your donation does more than provide a warm meal; it may be the first step for someone reaching out for support. For many, receiving a meal is an introduction to Lifeline South Coast and the start of a journey toward connection, care, and recovery. By helping us deliver these meals, you're offering more than food—you’re providing hope, compassion, and a lifeline to those in need.
32% (3.2 million)
of Australian Households
experienced food insecurity in 2024. This is as a cibsequence of the cost-of-living crisis, increase in interest rates and financial stress.
Help Lifeline South Coast reduce this pressure within our South Coast communities. Donate today.
“The rise in cost of living has meant that everything has gone up dramatically. I have not been able to afford most things… I feel like I’ve failed as a parent and I'm really worried about this Christmas with my children .”
- Foodbank Hunger Report 2024
34,944
Homeless People in NSW
The holiday season is a time for joy and celebration, but for many families and individuals, but for lose living on the streets of NSW and Australia, this time of year can be overwhelming and lonely.
Help Lifeline South Coast bring some cheer to those that need it most.
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Spread the holiday cheer
Donate a Plate and make a real difference today 🎅
This festive season, we're inviting you to make a real and impactful difference.
Donate a Plate to help feed and support someone facing their darkest days. Show your community compassion, empathy and hope.
Every dollar you give keeps our kitchens, programs, and vital support services running throughout the holidays, ensuring that everyone who needs it can find care and support.
Your generosity can make a powerful difference for someone this Christmas—thank you for helping us bring warmth and connection to the South Coast community.
Spread the joy
A big thank you to our Donors
Your donation can make a real difference in the lives of those who need it most. Every plate counts, and every meal makes a difference.
