About Vinnies

The St Vincent de Paul Society is holding its annual Vinnies Christmas Appeal with a focus on the ongoing cost-of-living crisis. The crisis has had devastating and unrelenting impacts for thousands of people and Vinnies has been there offering immediate, practical and emotional support to help people get back on their feet.

Each year across Australia, Vinnies support over half a million people with food, clothing, household items, cost of living expenses like utilities, and emotional support along with connecting people with ongoing assistance and services.

In Australia, there are more than 3.32 million people or 1 in 8 people living below the poverty line. That includes 761,000 children or 1 in 6. Three in four people have requested support with food and close to half are in housing stress.
Approximately 1 in 3 people have sought assistance for the first time during the last financial year. The number of people seeking assistance from Vinnies during the Christmas season is traditionally high. Between November 2024 and January 2025, 49% of all people supported by St Vincent de Paul Society members in the last financial year requested some form of assistance.

About Vinnies

The St Vincent de Paul Society is holding its annual Vinnies Christmas Appeal with a focus on the ongoing cost-of-living crisis. The crisis has had devastating and unrelenting impacts for thousands of people and Vinnies has been there offering immediate, practical and emotional support to help people get back on their feet.

Each year across Australia, Vinnies support over half a million people with food, clothing, household items, cost of living expenses like utilities, and emotional support along with connecting people with ongoing assistance and services.

In Australia, there are more than 3.32 million people or 1 in 8 people living below the poverty line. That includes 761,000 children or 1 in 6. Three in four people have requested support with food and close to half are in housing stress. Approximately 1 in 3 people have sought assistance for the first time during the last financial year. The number of people seeking assistance from Vinnies during the Christmas season is traditionally high. Between November 2024 and January 2025, 49% of all people supported by St Vincent de Paul Society members in the last financial year requested some form of assistance.

A LITTLE CHANGE
MATTERS

We know that for many, basic expenses like food and rent can seem out of reach.
But when locals are in need, we believe in the power of the IGA community to create change. That’s why we continue to partner with Vinnies to raise money for the people in our local communities who need support.
Please help by buying a pack of Gift Tags for $3.30 instore or by purchasing any specially marked Community Chest product at your local IGA. Your spare change really matters.

A LITTLE CHANGE MATTERS

We know that for many, basic expenses like food and rent can seem out of reach.
But when locals are in need, we believe in the power of the IGA community to create change. That’s why we continue to partner with Vinnies to raise money for the people in our local communities who need support.
Please help by buying a pack of Gift Tags for $3.30 instore or by purchasing any specially marked Community Chest product at your local IGA. Your spare change really matters.

Purchase a pack of gift tags for $3.30 in store between 29/10/25 – 24/12/25 or any product marked with a Community Chest ticket between 3/12/25 – 30/12/25 to help support Vinnies.

SHOP TO SUPPORT

Available instore only. While stocks last.
To learn more about Community Chest, click here.

Purchase a pack of gift tags for $3.30 in store between 29/10/25 – 24/12/25 or any product marked with a Community Chest ticket between 3/12/25 – 30/12/25 to help support Vinnies.

SHOP TO SUPPORT

Available instore only. While stocks last.
To learn more about Community Chest, click here.

What does your support provide?

Funds raised from the sale of Vinnies Baubles and products with a Community Chest ticket will be used to provide urgent relief for families who are struggling to survive the increasing cost-of-living-pressures this Christmas and prevent them from spiralling into homelessness. For the many Australians struggling to make ends meet, your support shows that we are all in this together.

$72 can provide a Christmas food hamper for a family 

$127 can help cover the cost of critical medication

$382 can help pay for basic utilities, including fuel so people can get to work or school

$929 can help towards rent so vulnerable people can remain in their home

What does your support provide?

Funds raised from the sale of Vinnies Baubles and products with a Community Chest ticket will be used to provide urgent relief for families who are struggling to survive the increasing cost-of-living-pressures this Christmas and prevent them from spiralling into homelessness. For the many Australians struggling to make ends meet, your support shows that we are all in this together.

$72 can provide a Christmas food hamper for a family 

$127 can help cover the cost of critical medication

$382 can help pay for basic utilities, including fuel so people can get to work or school

$929 can help towards rent so vulnerable people can remain in their home