Helping ACT

01/09/2026

HelpingACT Weekly Impact Update

HelpingACT is always busy with school breakfasts, community meals, stocking food pantries to name a few. And week in and week out we provide food hampers to those who ask us for help.

Last week, Helping ACT provided fresh and long-life groceries to 67 individuals (15 families) in need.

Every box is packed with care by our helpers, and the goods purchased from our own funds, often delivered directly to requestors and sometimes picked up at our city pantry. Fruits, veggies, bread and pantry staples — means a family doesn't have to worry about their next meal.

Thank you to our volunteers, donors and supporters who make this possible. 🙏

Want to help? Go to our website at www.helpingact.org for info on how to volunteer or donate to us.

27/08/2026

Two years ago, Helping ACT started providing healthy breakfasts to students who needed it. Today, Mohammed Ali OAM and his team make sure that hundreds of students start their day of learning on a full stomach.

I have known Mohammed for more than 10 years. He has never wavered in his passion and dedication to lending a helping hand to anyone who needs it.

26/08/2026

Support HelpingACT in the Canberra Times Run Canberra 2026

The Canberra Times Run Canberra is back on 1 November 2026 - bringing determination, adrenaline, and inspiration to the streets of our capital

You can participate and fundraise for HelpingACT. Have fun and support a worthy charity!

Register & fundraise here:
https://runcanberra26.grassrootz.com/helpingact

Purchase a HelpingACT T-Shirt for the run:
store.helpingact.org

www.HelpingACT.org
A registered charity with ACNC
Donations $2 and above are tax deductible

22/08/2026

19/08/2026

Two years ago HelpingACT was assisting 8 schools with breakfast for students. Today we are providing breakfast supplies to 12 schools in Canberra, including two colleges.

We recently added four schools to our list:
-Telopea High School
-Turner Primary School
-Curtin Primary School
-Strathnairn Primary School

Every week of the school term, more than 500 students benefit from our healthy choices of breakfast items through their breakfast clubs, with schools getting assistance ranging from one day a week to four days a week. This is all done using our own funds and volunteers.

The pluses for participating schools in our breakfast program include:
-Better learning as kids concentrate and participate better in class with a full stomach.
-Healthier food choices with breakfast items such toast, cereal, milk, and fresh fruit.
-Family support by easing morning rushes and tight household grocery budgets

Why not think about donating $10 a month (less than the cost of two coffees) to be part of this great initiative.

Go to https://www.helpingact.org/donate to contribute

Let us keep adding solid nutritious bricks to build a solid future . A health body and a health brain is our goal, for every student.

13/08/2026

11/08/2026

Previously known as Spilt Milk Bar, Dickson gelato shop Holy Cow has partnered with Roundabout Canberra – a community-powered charity that provides high-quality, essential baby and children’s items to families in need – to launch a limited-edition gelato flavour, with 100 per cent of proceeds from every scoop going to the charity.

Holy Cow has partnered with Roundabout Canberra to launch a limited-edition gelato, with proceeds from every scoop going to the charity.