The cost-of-living crisis continues to have devastating and unrelenting impacts for thousands of people and the St Vincent de Paul Society has been there to help people get back on their feet.
The Vinnies members 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 1 in 7 people and 1 in 6 children are forced to live without the basic needs and resources of life.
More than 3 million Australians have faced food hardship for the first time in the past six months, while more than 1 in 3 people are seeking help with food relief for the first time, including dual income households.
The cost-of-living crisis continues to have devastating and unrelenting impacts for thousands of people and the St Vincent de Paul Society has been there to help people get back on their feet.
The Vinnies members 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 1 in 7 people and 1 in 6 children are forced to live without the basic needs and resources of life.
Over 60% of Australians experiencing poverty are missing medical or dental appointments due to cost, while 85% of Australians report feeling socially isolated due to the financial constraints related to poverty.
More than 3 million Australians have faced food hardship for the first time in the past six months, while more than 1 in 3 people are seeking help with food relief for the first time, including dual income households.
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 $2 bauble token in-store or online or by purchasing any specially marked Community Chest product at your local IGA. Your spare change can really make a big difference.
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 $2 bauble token instore or online or by purchasing any specially marked Community Chest product at your local IGA. Your spare change can really make a big difference.
Purchase a bauble token for $2 in store or online between between November 4 and December 29 to help support Vinnies.*
Available instore only. While stocks last.
To learn more about Community Chest, click here.
Purchase a bauble token for $2 in store or online between between November 4 and December 29 to help support Vinnies.*
Available instore only. While stocks last.
To learn more about Community Chest, click here.
Funds raised from the sale of Vinnies bauble tokens 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.
can help provide a family
with a food hamper for
Christmas Day.
can help provide financial and bill relief, so people don’t have to choose between food and keeping the lights on.
can help with housing costs, so people can stay safely in their home and avoid homelessness.
Funds raised from the sale of Vinnies bauble tokens 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.
can help provide a family with a food hamper for Christmas Day.
can help provide financial and bill relief, so people don’t have to choose between food and keeping the lights on.
can help with housing costs, so people can stay safely in their home and avoid homelessness.
*Tokens will be sold between 4 November and 29 December 2026 at participating IGA stores (including TAS). All money raised from token sales will be donated by Metcash Trading Limited (ABN 61 000 031 569) through the IGA Community Chest Trust (ABN 69 041 266 146, 1 Thomas Holt Drive, Macquarie Park NSW 2113, P: (02) 9741 3000; E: [email protected], www.iga.com.au/communitychest) to St Vincent de Paul National Council of Australia, through (ABN 91 161 127 340).
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