Sharing the Christmas spirit – Christmas hamper donations

This Christmas, you can help others in the community by donating food to Boroondara Community Outreach, Camcare and the Salvation Army (Camberwell) for their Christmas Hampers.

How to donate

Please contact the community organisations directly to find out what is needed and before dropping off donations. 

Boroondara Community Outreach

Accepted items: non-perishable food and other items. 

For example, coffee (jars or sachets), Milo, tinned tunas, chips, sweet biscuits, spreads, muesli bars, shampoo, conditioner, shaving cream and deodorants. Boroondara Community Outreach are happy to take other non-food donations too (e.g. mugs, caps, pens and notepads).

Address: Kew Uniting Church Hall, 23 Highbury Grove, 3101
Phone: 0409 019 269
Email: [email protected]
Hours: Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, 9 am to 3 pm
On Wednesday and Friday, please call to arrange a time to drop off.
Website: Boroondara Community Outreach

Camcare Camberwell

Accepted items: non-perishable food. Items like coffee, spreads, shampoo and oil can be luxuries to the individuals and families we support. Chocolates, lollies, chips, moisturiser, a shop voucher or new socks provide surprise treats for festive season giving. All donations that spark someone’s joy are thankfully accepted.

Address: 51 St Johns Avenue, Camberwell, 3124
Phone: (03) 9831 1900
Hours: Monday, Thursday and Friday 10 am to 2 pm. For alternative times and sites, please call.
Website: Camcare Camberwell

The Salvation Army Camberwell

Accepted items: food, vouchers and toys. You can contact The Salvation Army for a list of goods to assist in your selection.

Address: 7-11 Bowen Street Camberwell, 3124
Phone: 9518 2100
Hours: Monday, Wednesday and Friday 9:30 am to 12:30 pm (closed Tuesday and Thursday)
Website: The Salvation Army Camberwell