MarionLIFE supports our community with access to food through our Emergency Relief, and the dignity of choice.
Donations keep our pantry stocked and are a vital part of what we do – can you help?
Sarah* came to us worried she couldn’t feed her children after she lost her job.
She left with food, hope, and a community that cares.
Through our on-site pantry, Sarah was able to choose the basic groceries her family needed in the short-term, at no cost. Our team helped her with urgent bills and advocated for her when times were toughest.
At Christmas time, Sarah received a Christmas Hamper filled with essentials and a few festive treats and was invited to join us for our Christmas Lunch.
Sarah’s story is a reflection of many people we see at MarionLIFE each week – neighbours facing hardship, isolation and uncertainty.
*Sarah’s story reflects the experiences of many people we meet at MarionLIFE. Details have been changed to protect privacy, and the image shown is not of Sarah.
Thank you for partnering with us to meet the needs of our community!
What People Are Saying
“I realised there was a lovely place I could gain food, toiletries, and clothing. Not only were these things precious gifts, but over time MarionLIFE and staff were very helpful with referring me to other organisations.
— Community Member 
“Thank you MarionLIFE. You’re a great help, and the staff are always so happy and helpful.”
— Community MemberFrequently Asked Questions
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Absolutely! Donations over $2 are tax deductible and you can receive a receipt via GiveNow when you donate.
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All donations go toward MarionLIFE’s services to the community. Direct relief items, site costs, and our valuable and passionate staff all make our support successful and sustainable.
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Definitely! Check out our volunteering opportunities to find a way to get involved that suits you.
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We do! We accept donations of non-perishable foods, good quality fresh foods, and high-quality non-food items. We’re not able to accept soiled, damaged, or visibly worn items, or near-end-of-life produce.
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We would love to talk further to you about this. If you have someone you would like to honour with a donation, reach out to us to talk about how we might recognise this contribution to the community.