Help our community by filling up the HOPE bag

It’s that time again!

The HOPE Food Drive is returning on Saturday 3 May between 10am and 4pm.

Every year, St Hilary’s Hope organises the HOPE Food Drive to collect non-perishable food. These donations are then given to not-for-profit organisations such as Camcare, for our Emergency Relief Program.

By adding an extra item or two to your shopping bag, you can help us support people who need it most.

So if you’re out shopping in Boroondara on 3 May, look out for the blue bags!  On the day, you’ll find HOPE stalls at most local supermarkets in Booroondara.

To participate in the drive: find the stall at your local supermarket, take a blue HOPE bag, fill it up, and leave it with one of the friendly volunteers.

The work of Camcare, and initiatives like HOPE Food Drive, are made possible thanks to support from the local community and volunteers—we can’t wait to see you on May 3!

Who is Camcare?

Camcare is a not-for-profit and community-based organisation delivered by Access Health and Community, based in the city of Boroondara. Camcare has been assisting people who are facing personal hardship or difficult life circumstances in the area for almost 50 years. 

Life saver – Emergency Food Relief

One of the most important services from Camcare is the Emergency Food Relief program, which provides essential support for people who are struggling to access food. 

Emergency Food Relief plays a critical role in community wellbeing. With donations from our communities, a bag of food and essential goods can support a family going through tough times— especially for those who have lost their jobs, are experiencing homelessness, or are impacted by other difficult circumstances.

The HOPE Food Drive is back this year and we need your donations!

These food bags, that offer relief to so many people in our area, would not be possible without donations from our communities.

The HOPE Food Drive gives people the opportunity to support our local Emergency Relief Programs, by donating food items as they do their grocery shop.

On Saturday 3 May 2025, Volunteers from St Hilary’s Church in Kew will be handing out blue HOPE bags in supermarkets in Boroondara, and they need your donations.

Anyone can grab a blue HOPE bag, fill it up with their choice of non-perishable foods and essential personal goods, and leave the bags with the volunteers. There will be a list of items to guide people on what to buy.

What happens next?

Volunteers will take the bags back to storage sites. There they will sort, prepare and load the grocery items. All goods will be packed for sending out to people in need.

If you are living in Boroondara or neighbouring areas, don’t forget to drop by your local supermarket on 3 May, find a blue bag and fill it with love. We appreciate your support!