Since 1994, Reach Out Community & Family Care has been a consistent pillar in their community for people doing it tough – offering more than just food, but care and a sense of belonging without questions, when it’s needed most. 

What began with just one truck soon grew to three, driven by a simple but powerful desire to make a difference. Today, it has grown into a vital community service, now supporting up to 50 families every day. Over the years, more than 20,0000 people have walked through its doors in search of support and found it without judgement. 

While the pantry focuses on providing food, it forms part of a broader church that supports the community in many ways, including assistance with housing and other essential needs.  

At the heart of everything they do is a commitment to putting love into action while expecting nothing in return. For David, the pastor and founder of Reach Out Community & Family Care, this embodies the true meaning of the word charity.

The team at Reach Out Community & Family Care know they only have one chance to make a first impression, so they make it count. Their goal is simple: ensure every person feels valued and supported from the moment they arrive.

At the pantry, fresh fruit and vegetables are always free, with much of their fresh produce sourced through Foodbank Queensland. Over many years they have built great partnerships with local grocers, bakeries and supermarkets to help stock the pantry. Shelves are kept as full and diverse as possible, including options for dietary wants and needs like gluten-free foods.

For many, that choice is everything.

“The pantry allows them to keep their dignity through choice as sometimes that’s all they have left in times of crisis,” said David