New Life Community Care

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🌐Supporting the Gold Coast community through affordable food, accommodation support, recovery programs and practical care.
🀝Home of New Life Foodbarn, New Life Accommodation and New Life Recovery Program.
πŸ“ Arundel QLD ❀️ New Life Community Care is a Gold Coast charity based in Arundel, providing practical support, care and connection for individuals and families in our community.

🌱 Our services

include New Life Foodbarn, offering affordable food and fresh produce, New Life Accommodation, supporting people with emergency housing, and New Life Recovery Program, providing care and support for those on their recovery journey.

🀝 We are here to offer practical help, dignity, hope and community connection when people need it most.

βœ… New Life Community Care is a registered charity with DGR endorsement.

πŸ’š New Life Community Care - Foodbarn is open tomorrow.πŸ₯³If the weekly grocery budget is feeling tight, or you know someon...
12/06/2026

πŸ’š New Life Community Care - Foodbarn is open tomorrow.πŸ₯³

If the weekly grocery budget is feeling tight, or you know someone who could use a little extra support, we’d love to welcome you.

New Life Foodbarn offers affordable groceries, food support and community care in a friendly, dignity-first space where everyone is welcome.

πŸ›’ Open Saturday
⏰ 9:00am to 11:30am

Come in, say hello, have a look around and see what’s available. Stock changes regularly, so each visit can look a little different.

Every shop, every share and every kind word helps support the work New Life is doing in the community. ❀️

πŸ“ New Life Community Care
❀️ Foodbarn
πŸ“Œ 16 Dunkirk Close
πŸ“ Arundel, QLD 4214

🌐 https://www.newlifefoodbarn.org/

πŸ“ž 0410 565 781

New Life Community Care is a registered charity with DGR endorsement.

Please help us spread the word by sharing this post so it reaches people in the community who may need support and hope right now. πŸ’š

If you or someone you know could use a little extra support right now or would like to support in some way, please know that you are always welcome. 🀍

πŸ’š Kind words from our community mean so much.At New Life Community Foodbarn, we’re grateful for every person who walks t...
11/06/2026

πŸ’š Kind words from our community mean so much.

At New Life Community Foodbarn, we’re grateful for every person who walks through our doors, volunteers their time, donates, shops, shares a post or helps spread the word.

Reviews like this are a beautiful reminder of why this work matters.

Our heart is to provide affordable food, practical support and a welcoming place where people are treated with kindness, dignity and care. ❀️

Thank you to Rohan for the lovely recommendation, and thank you to everyone who continues to support New Life and the work happening in our community.

πŸ“ New Life Community Care
❀️ Foodbarn
πŸ“Œ 16 Dunkirk Close
πŸ“ Arundel, QLD 4214

🌐 https://www.newlifefoodbarn.org/

πŸ“ž 0410 565 781

New Life Community Care is a registered charity with DGR endorsement.

Please help us spread the word by sharing this post so it reaches people in the community who may need support and hope right now. πŸ’š

If you or someone you know could use a little extra support right now or would like to support in some way, please know that you are always welcome. 🀍

Sometimes the easiest meals come from what you already have. πŸ’šπŸšThis simple β€œuse what you have” fried rice idea started w...
10/06/2026

Sometimes the easiest meals come from what you already have. πŸ’šπŸš

This simple β€œuse what you have” fried rice idea started with a few tomatoes that were looking a little rough, a floppy carrot, some frozen onion and capsicum saved from previous meals, cooked rice, an egg, garlic, and a few prawns from the freezer. πŸ₯•πŸ…πŸ§…πŸ₯š

Instead of letting the fresh food go to waste, it became a quick, warm and filling meal. ✨

You could make something similar with whatever you have on hand. Swap the prawns for chicken, beef, ham, bacon, tuna, tofu, extra egg, or leave the meat out altogether. Add any vegetables that need using up, like corn, peas, carrot, capsicum, onion, tomato, zucchini, broccoli or cabbage. πŸ₯¦πŸŒ½πŸ«‘

It does not need to be fancy. It just needs to be useful, nourishing and made with care. 🀍

A few tired vegetables can still have plenty of life left in them, and small leftovers can go a long way when they are added to rice, eggs or pantry staples.

Good food. Less waste. Stronger community. πŸ’š

πŸ’š Foodbarn is open Tomorrow, Thursday and Saturday.πŸ™ŒIf you’re needing affordable groceries, practical food support or a ...
09/06/2026

πŸ’š Foodbarn is open Tomorrow, Thursday and Saturday.πŸ™Œ

If you’re needing affordable groceries, practical food support or a little extra help this week, New Life Community Foodbarn is here for our community.

⏰ Opening hours this week:

πŸ›’ Wednesday: 9:30am to 12:00pm
πŸ›’ Thursday: 9:30am to 12:00pm
πŸ›’ Saturday: 9:00am to 11:30am

πŸ“¦ Need a food parcel for Thursday?
Please place your order by 2:30pm Wednesday.

Order here:
🌐 https://www.newlifefoodbarn.org/food-parcels

Whether you’re shopping in-store or ordering a food parcel, we’re here to provide affordable groceries, food support and community care in a welcoming environment. 🀍

πŸ“ New Life Community Care
❀️ Foodbarn
πŸ“Œ 16 Dunkirk Close
πŸ“ Arundel, QLD 4214

🌐 https://www.newlifefoodbarn.org/

πŸ“ž 0410 565 781

New Life Community Care is a registered charity with DGR endorsement.

Please help us spread the word by sharing this post so it reaches people in the community who may need support and hope right now. πŸ’š

If you or someone you know could use a little extra support right now or would like to support in some way, please know that you are always welcome. 🀍

πŸ… Before You Bin It: Wrinkly TomatoesNot perfect does not always mean spoiled. πŸ’šSometimes tomatoes can look a little tir...
08/06/2026

πŸ… Before You Bin It: Wrinkly Tomatoes

Not perfect does not always mean spoiled. πŸ’š

Sometimes tomatoes can look a little tired, soft or wrinkly on the outside, but still be fresh and useful on the inside.

Before throwing them out, cut them open and check. If they smell fresh and look good inside, they can still be chopped up and used in everyday meals. ✨

Wrinkly tomatoes can be great for:

🍲 Soup
πŸ₯€ Juicing
🍚 Fried rice
🍝 Bolognese
🍳 Scrambled eggs

Little food-saving habits like this can help stretch groceries further, reduce waste and make the most of what you already have at home. 🀍

Important reminder: this is about produce that is looking a little tired, not food that is spoiled. If it is mouldy, slimy, leaking, smells bad, or you are unsure, don’t risk it.

Good food. Less waste. Stronger community. πŸ’š

πŸ“ New Life Community Care
❀️ Foodbarn
πŸ“Œ 16 Dunkirk Close
πŸ“ Arundel, QLD 4214

🌐 https://www.newlifefoodbarn.org/

πŸ“ž 0410 565 781

New Life Community Care is a registered charity with DGR endorsement.

Please help us spread the word by sharing this post so it reaches people in the community who may need support and hope right now. πŸ’š

If you or someone you know could use a little extra support right now or would like to support in some way, please know that you are always welcome. 🀍

07/06/2026

Volunteers are at the heart of New Life Community Care and Foodbarn. πŸ’š

During our National Volunteer Week morning tea, Hilda shared what she loves about volunteering at New Life Community Foodbarn, from the role she plays each week to the team environment that makes it feel like family. πŸ₯°

Our volunteers help create a welcoming, dignity-first space for people in the community who are doing it tough. Whether they are serving customers, packing food parcels, helping with stock, sorting donations, assisting with admin or simply offering a friendly face, every contribution matters. πŸ’›

Hilda also spoke about what many community organisations are seeing right now, more individuals and families reaching out for support as cost-of-living pressures continue to affect households across the Gold Coast.

As the need grows, so does the need for helping hands. πŸ’ͺ

If you’ve ever considered volunteering, this is a beautiful reminder that donating your time can make a real and practical difference. πŸ™Œ

You can apply to volunteer here:
https://www.newlifefoodbarn.org/volunteer

New Life Community Care is a registered charity with DGR endorsement.

To learn more, donate, volunteer or support the Foodbarn:
🌐 https://www.newlifefoodbarn.org/
πŸ“ 16 Dunkirk Close, Arundel QLD 4214
πŸ“ž 0410 565 781

πŸ’š It takes many hands and generous hearts to keep New Life Community Foodbarn running.From food rescue deliveries and st...
06/06/2026

πŸ’š It takes many hands and generous hearts to keep New Life Community Foodbarn running.

From food rescue deliveries and stocking shelves, to sorting fresh items, preparing freezers and welcoming people through the doors, there is so much care that goes into each day.

The Foodbarn is more than a place to access affordable groceries and essential items. It’s a place where people are greeted with kindness, treated with dignity and reminded they are not alone. ❀️

A huge thank you to our volunteers, supporters, donors, shoppers and community partners who help make this work possible.

πŸ“ New Life Community Care
❀️ Foodbarn
πŸ“Œ 16 Dunkirk Close
πŸ“ Arundel, QLD 4214

🌐 https://www.newlifefoodbarn.org/

πŸ“ž 0410 565 781

New Life Community Care is a registered charity with DGR endorsement.

Please help us spread the word by sharing this post so it reaches people in the community who may need support and hope right now. πŸ’š

If you or someone you know could use a little extra support right now or would like to support in some way, please know that you are always welcome. 🀍

πŸ’š Just another Thursday at New Life Community Foodbarn.Some days aren't about big announcements. They're simply about co...
05/06/2026

πŸ’š Just another Thursday at New Life Community Foodbarn.

Some days aren't about big announcements. They're simply about community.

Yesterday, volunteers were busy welcoming shoppers, fresh produce was arriving, shelves were being stocked, and friendly conversations were happening throughout the day.

Kenny was out in the carpark greeting visitors, our volunteer team was hard at work, and one very special customer named Bella stopped by for her weekly shop with her family. 🐾

It's these everyday moments that remind us what New Life is really about. Not just food, but connection, kindness and community.

A huge thank you to our volunteers, supporters and everyone who chooses to shop with us. Together, you're helping create a place where people feel welcome and supported. ❀️

πŸ“ New Life Community Care
❀️ Foodbarn
πŸ“Œ 16 Dunkirk Close
πŸ“ Arundel, QLD 4214

🌐 https://www.newlifefoodbarn.org/

πŸ“ž 0410 565 781

New Life Community Care is a registered charity with DGR endorsement.

Please help us spread the word by sharing this post so it reaches people in the community who may need support and hope right now. πŸ’š

If you or someone you know could use a little extra support right now or would like to support in some way, please know that you are always welcome. 🀍

🌷 A small gesture can mean so much.As part of New Life Community Care's outreach into local retirement homes, volunteers...
04/06/2026

🌷 A small gesture can mean so much.

As part of New Life Community Care's outreach into local retirement homes, volunteers spend time sharing friendship, community and music through church sing-along services.

During a recent visit, beautiful tulips and chocolates were also shared to help brighten someone's day. πŸ’›

Thank you to everyone who helps make these visits possible. Sometimes it's the simple acts of kindness that leave the biggest impact.

πŸ“ New Life Community Care
❀️ Foodbarn
πŸ“Œ 16 Dunkirk Close
πŸ“ Arundel, QLD 4214

🌐 https://www.newlifefoodbarn.org/

πŸ“ž 0410 565 781

Please help us spread the word by sharing this post so it reaches people in the community who may need support and hope right now. πŸ’š

If you or someone you know could use a little extra support right now or would like to support in some way, please know that you are always welcome. 🀍

πŸš›πŸ’š BEHIND THE SCENES AT NEW LIFE FOODBARN πŸ’šπŸš›A lot happens behind the scenes before food and essentials reach our shelves...
01/06/2026

πŸš›πŸ’š BEHIND THE SCENES AT NEW LIFE FOODBARN πŸ’šπŸš›

A lot happens behind the scenes before food and essentials reach our shelves.

From food rescue pickups and unloading trucks, to sorting produce and preparing stock for the community, our incredible team and volunteers work hard to ensure support is available for those who need it.

This week's deliveries included an amazing range of fresh fruit and vegetables, helping provide healthy food options for local families and individuals.

Thank you to everyone who donates, volunteers, shops and supports New Life Community Foodbarn. Together, you're helping make a real difference in our community. ❀️

πŸ“ New Life Community Care
❀️ Foodbarn
πŸ“Œ 16 Dunkirk Close
πŸ“ Arundel, QLD 4214

🌐 https://www.newlifefoodbarn.org/

πŸ“ž 0410 565 781

Please help us spread the word by sharing this post so it reaches people in the community who may need support and hope right now. πŸ’š

If you or someone you know could use a little extra support right now or would like to support in some way, please know that you are always welcome. 🀍

Address

16 Dunkirk Close
Arundel, QLD
4214

Opening Hours

Wednesday 9:30am - 12pm
Thursday 9:30am - 12pm
Saturday 9am - 11:30am

Telephone

+61411708867

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