Help support Vinnies this Christmas. 6th Nov to 26th Dec. Learn More.
Help supports Vinnies this Christmas. 6th Nov to 26th Dec.

About Vinnies

The St Vincent de Paul Society NSW is launching its annual Vinnies Christmas Appeal, with a focus this year on the ongoing cost-of-living crisis. This crisis has had severe and relentless effects on thousands, and Vinnies has been there to provide immediate, practical, and emotional support to help people regain stability.

In the past year, nearly 100,000 people across NSW have received assistance from Vinnies members, marking a 14% rise in those seeking help. Vinnies supports people in many ways, from food, clothing, and covering household bills to connecting individuals with ongoing services.

This year, four out of five people have sought help with food, while nearly half face housing stress. Additionally, one in three people reached out to Vinnies for the first time during the last financial year. Demand for assistance traditionally peaks during the Christmas season, with 40% of all individuals supported by Vinnies last year seeking aid between November 2023 and January 2024.

Beyond this seasonal support, the St Vincent de Paul Society is a leader in frontline services nationwide, offering 200 professional services that address homelessness, domestic and family violence, disability, mental health, youth wellbeing, refugee and migrant inclusion, rehabilitation, and addiction.

About Vinnies

The St Vincent de Paul Society NSW is launching its annual Vinnies Christmas Appeal, with a focus this year on the ongoing cost-of-living crisis. This crisis has had severe and relentless effects on thousands, and Vinnies has been there to provide immediate, practical, and emotional support to help people regain stability.

In the past year, nearly 100,000 people across NSW have received assistance from Vinnies members, marking a 14% rise in those seeking help. Vinnies supports people in many ways, from food, clothing, and covering household bills to connecting individuals with ongoing services.

This year, four out of five people have sought help with food, while nearly half face housing stress. Additionally, one in three people reached out to Vinnies for the first time during the last financial year. Demand for assistance traditionally peaks during the Christmas season, with 40% of all individuals supported by Vinnies last year seeking aid between November 2023 and January 2024.

Beyond this seasonal support, the St Vincent de Paul Society is a leader in frontline services nationwide, offering 200 professional services that address homelessness, domestic and family violence, disability, mental health, youth wellbeing, refugee and migrant inclusion, rehabilitation, and addiction.

Vinnies bauble

A little change matters

We know that for many, basic expenses like food and rent can seem out of reach.

But when locals are in need, we believe in the power of the IGA community to create change. That’s why we’re partnering with Vinnies to raise money for the people in our local communities who need support.

Please help by buying a $2 Vinnies Bauble or any specially marked Community Chest product at your local IGA. Your spare change really matters.

Vinnies bauble

A little change matters

We know that for many, basic expenses like food and rent can seem out of reach.

But when locals are in need, we believe in the power of the IGA community to create change. That’s why we’re partnering with Vinnies to raise money for the people in our local communities who need support.

Please help by buying a $2 Vinnies Bauble or any specially marked Community Chest product at your local IGA. Your spare change really matters.

Purchase a $2 Vinnies Bauble from
6th November – 26th December, or buy any
specially marked Community Chest product between 6th – 26th December to help support Vinnies.

SHOP TO SUPPORT

To learn more about Community Chest, click here.

iga community chest

What does your support provide?

Funds raised from the sale of Vinnies Baubles and products with a Community Chest ticket will be used to provide urgent relief for families who are struggling to survive the increasing cost-of-living-pressures this Christmas and prevent them from spiralling into homelessness. For the many Australians struggling to make ends meet, your support shows that we are all in this together.

$72 can provide a Christmas food hamper for a family 

$127 can help cover the cost of critical medication

$382 can help pay for basic utilities, including fuel so people can get to work or school

$929 can help towards rent so vulnerable people can remain in their home

What does your support provide?

Funds raised from the sale of Vinnies Baubles and products with a Community Chest ticket will be used to provide urgent relief for families who are struggling to survive the increasing cost-of-living-pressures this Christmas and prevent them from spiralling into homelessness. For the many Australians struggling to make ends meet, your support shows that we are all in this together.

$72 can provide a Christmas food hamper for a family 

$127 can help cover the cost of critical medication

$382 can help pay for basic utilities, including fuel so people can get to work or school

$929 can help towards rent so vulnerable people can remain in their home

Support people impacted in your state by purchasing a $2 bauble at your local IGA
Support people impacted in your state by purchasing a $2 bauble at your local IGA.
Tokens will be sold between 6 November and 26 December 2024 at participating IGA stores (excluding TAS). All money raised from token sales will be donated by Metcash Trading Limited (ABN 61 000 031 569) through the IGA Community Chest Trust (ABN 69 041 266 146, 1 Thomas Holt Drive, Macquarie Park NSW 2113, P: (02) 9741 3000; E: [email protected], www.iga.com.au/communitychest) to St Vincent De Paul Society NSW (ABN 91 161 127 340). Visit www.iga.com.au/vinnies for more information