Hawkesbury's Helping Hands

04/06/2026

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Although we are currently closed, we’ve decided to hold a special pop-up today from 5:00pm – 6:30pm.

This morning we received a generous offer of chicken and, as always, we wanted to make it available to those in our community needing a helping hand.

Please remember we are not a discounted supermarket. Our hampers are for those doing it tough and experiencing food poverty.

Today we have

🥛 Milk
🐔 Chicken

Available for a $10 donation

There will also be some special offers available while stocks last.

Please note that this is not our usual hamper service and quantities are limited.

🌟 POP-UP DETAILS 🌟
⏰ 5:00pm – 6:30pm
📍 28 Walker Street, South Windsor

🛒 Limit of one per household

🪪 Please bring photo ID

💳 EFTPOS available and preferred

💵 If paying cash, please bring the exact amount where possible

⏳ To be served, you must be inside the gate by 6:30pm.
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🚨 IMPORTANT RULES 🚨

To ensure we can continue providing support to the community and maintain positive relationships with our neighbours, the following rules must be strictly followed:

🚫 Absolutely NO parking inside the complex, across our driveway, or across neighbouring driveways — no exceptions.

🤝 Please be courteous and respectful to our volunteers, fellow community members, and neighbouring businesses.

👷 Follow all directions provided by our wonderful volunteers wearing hi-vis vests.

🛒 Please return all trollies when finished. Do not leave them on the road or surrounding properties.

⚠️ Failure to comply with these requirements may result in service being refused.

Thank you for your cooperation and ongoing support.

We look forward to seeing you this evening and helping as many families as possible.

04/06/2026

IMPORTANT DATES

We are pleased to advise that Hawkesbury’s Helping Hands will reopen on Wednesday, 10 June 2026.

📅 Annual General Meeting (AGM)
Wednesday, 10 June 2026
🕡 6:30pm – 7:30pm
📍 Windsor Leagues Club

Our services will resume as follows:

📦 Food Hampers – Friday, 12 June 2026

🍽️ Community Meal Service – Saturday, 13 June 2026

We remain committed to supporting our community and assisting those in need.

Our mission to provide support, compassion, and hope to vulnerable members of the Hawkesbury community continues to guide everything we do.

Your ongoing support is greatly appreciated and helps us continue serving our community.

Thank you 😊

22/05/2026

Notice of Temporary Closure

Hawkesbury’s Helping Hands wishes to advise our patrons, supporters and the wider community that our organisation will be temporarily closed from Saturday, 23 May 2026, reopening on Wednesday, 10th June 2026.

During this period, all community services will be paused, including our community meal services and hamper distributions. We understand the importance of these services to many within our community and sincerely regret any inconvenience this temporary closure may cause.

Our CEO is currently on immediate Carer’s Leave. At this time, we kindly ask for understanding, compassion, and respect for privacy as our organisation navigates this unforeseen circumstance.

Please also be advised that our Annual General Meeting (AGM) has been rescheduled and will now be held on Wednesday, 10 June 2026.

Hawkesbury’s Helping Hands remains deeply committed to supporting our community, and we are incredibly grateful for the kindness, patience, and ongoing support shown by our volunteers, donors, and community partners.

We thank you for your understanding and look forward to resuming services on Wednesday, 10th June 2026.

Thank you from the HHH Team 💜

21/05/2026

Need a helping hand?
Today is Hamper Day!!
Every Friday is Hamper Day.,

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🌟 HAMPER DAY EVERY FRIDAY🌟
🗓 TODAY FRIDAY 22nd May
⏰ 5:00PM – 6:30PM
💲 $25 for a trolley
📍 28 Walker Street, South Windsor

🛒 One per household

🪪 Please bring ID

💳 EFTPOS available and preferred

💵 If paying cash, please bring exact change

⏳ You must be inside the gate by 6:30pm to be served.
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💛 Please note: Hampers are pre-packed to ensure a smooth and efficient service, we cannot accommodate individual requests.

🚨 IMPORTANT RULES
To ensure we can continue operating without issues:
🚫 Absolutely NO parking in the complex, across our driveway, or neighbouring driveways — no exceptions.
🤝 Be courteous and respectful to our volunteers and neighbouring businesses.
👷 Follow all directions from our fabulous volunteers wearing hi-vis vests.
🛒 Return trollies. PLEASE DO NOT just leave them on the road.

Please note: You may be refused service if you do not adhere to the above.

Please remember we are not a discounted supermarket. Our hampers are for those doing it tough and experiencing food poverty.

Thank you to our incredible volunteers and supportive community who make this possible 💛

We look forward to seeing you!!

Have great evening,
The HHH Team

21/05/2026

Perishable food is one of the hardest things to organise, store correctly, and distribute safely.
There are huge costs involved — cool rooms, Arctic freezers, the outrageous electricity bills to keep them running, rent, insurances, van costs, fuel, maintenance, and everything else that comes with collecting, storing, and moving multiple tonnes of food each week.
A lot of people don’t realise that food can’t simply be piled up “somewhere” until it’s needed. It has to be stored properly at all times, handled safely, and moved quickly. That all comes with very real overheads for an unfunded, volunteer-powered charity like ours.
While we would absolutely love to give everything away for free, the reality is that we also purchase a lot of the food ourselves to make sure people receive a decent hamper each week.
What we can say proudly is this: from all the feedback we receive, our hampers are well worth the $25.
For that small contribution:
❤️ your hamper is guaranteed
❤️ there’s no needing to plead your case or be “approved”
❤️ you don't have to ask to be considered, in the hope you will and be selected.
❤️ no turning up hoping there might be something left
❤️ no judgement
❤️ and no one leaves empty-handed
We have never run out of food on hamper day. If you make the effort to come, food will be there for you.
That matters deeply to us.

21/05/2026

No one should ever have to walk this path alone. ❤️
Sometimes, we think changing the world requires grand gestures, massive donations, or monumental shifts. But the truth? The most profound changes happen in the quiet, everyday moments.
It’s in a warm smile to a stranger.
It’s in taking five minutes to check on a neighbor.
It’s in listening without judgment.
Every single person deserves to live with dignity, to feel valued, and to know they are a cherished part of a wider community. When we extend a helping hand—no matter how small that hand might seem—we forge a vital human connection that can completely turn someone's day, or even life, around.
✨ Small Acts, Big Impact
You don't need a lot of time or resources to make a difference today. Here is how you can bring kindness into your everyday routine:
The Power of Hello: A simple, genuine "How are you?" can be a lifeline to someone feeling isolated.
A Moment of Patience: Choosing grace over frustration in a busy world reminds others they matter.
Community Connection: Sharing our page, volunteering an hour, or donating a small item helps us build a safety net where no one gets left behind.
"Kindness is a passport that opens doors and fashions friends. It softens hearts and molds relationships that can last lifetimes."
We are all connected. By choosing kindness and prioritizing the dignity of those around us, we ensure that our community remains a place of hope and belonging.

20/05/2026

Expression of Interest: Board Members – Hawkesbury’s Helping Hands

Hawkesbury’s Helping Hands is inviting Expressions of Interest (EOIs) from passionate, community‑minded leaders to join our Executive Board.

Our Board provides governance, strategy, and oversight to ensure we deliver on our mission sustainably and ethically.

Ideal Skills and Experience
* Commitment to Hawkesbury’s Helping Hands’ mission and values.
* Prior board, committee, or senior leadership experience (not essential for all roles).
* Governance literacy (e.g., understanding of duties of responsible persons).
* Useful strengths: fundraising and philanthropy, legal or risk, HR/people and culture, marketing/communications, community services, lived experience of our community.

Time Commitment
* Approximately 6–8 hours per month, including a monthly Board meeting and occasional committee work and events. Terms and workloads may vary by role.

Eligibility and Compliance
* Must be 18+ and able to meet director/committee eligibility requirements.
* Willing to complete conflict‑of‑interest and confidentiality declarations.
* Willing to obtain relevant checks if required (e.g., police check, WWCC).

If interested, please email [email protected] by COB Monday, May 25, 2026

Please note these are volunteer, unpaid roles.
If you share our commitment to a stronger, more caring Hawkesbury, we’d love to hear from you.

19/05/2026

18/05/2026

A huge thank you to MEA ❤️ for their continued support and incredible community partnership!
This morning, we picked up 5 pallets of chips and noodles — all hand-loaded in the rain! 🌧️💪
The van fits a whole lot more when everything is packed by hand. It’s definitely a lot of extra work, but it also means more goodies reaching the people who need them most.
And the hustle doesn’t stop there… we have to hand unload it all, and get back on the road again for another pickup! 🚚💨
What many people don’t always see is that we are constantly on the go — loading, unloading, sorting and doing whatever we can to help more people in our community every single week.
We truly couldn’t do what we do without the support of amazing partners like MEA. Thank you for standing beside us and helping make a real difference. 🙌✨

18/05/2026

Sometimes the world can feel heavy, but every single week we are reminded that kindness still lives here. ❤️
We see it in the volunteers who stay back long after the day is done.
In the quiet donations left without recognition.
In the shared meals, friendly smiles and genuine conversations.
In strangers becoming friends and people walking through our doors feeling seen, welcomed and valued.
Community is not built only through grand gestures — it is built through ordinary people showing up for one another with compassion, dignity and heart.
In a world that can sometimes feel disconnected, these moments matter more than ever. Together, we are nourishing more than just empty stomachs — we are nourishing connection, hope, belonging and reminding people they are not alone. 🫶
Thank you to every volunteer, supporter, donor and guest who helps make this community what it is.
This is what kindness looks like.
This is what community looks like. ❤️


Linda (with an i) 🥰