Across our communities, many older residents and people living with disabilities maintain vibrant, independent lives at home. However, an unexpected medical bill, a sudden rent spike, or a delay in care funding can throw a household into immediate crisis.
That is where the Community Hardship Fund (CHF) steps in, providing emergency, short-term meal support and daily connection to ensure no one in our community faces temporary hardship alone.
Across our communities, many older residents and people living with disabilities maintain vibrant, independent lives at home. However, an unexpected medical bill, a sudden rent spike, or a delay in care funding can throw a household into immediate crisis.
That is where the Community Hardship Fund (CHF) steps in, providing emergency, short-term meal support and daily connection to ensure no one in our community faces temporary hardship alone.
The CHF isn’t a long-term subsidy; it’s a short-term lifeline designed to help people get back on their feet after a sudden setback.
Supporting patients recovering from major surgery or illness while care plans are established.
Tiding over pensioners facing sudden rent increases or transitioning out of temporary accommodation.
Providing assistance to those experiencing financial stress while awaiting the outcome of long-term care applications.
Every meal delivery includes a doorstep welfare check. For an isolated senior or someone recovering from a health trauma, our volunteers provide a friendly face, a safety check, and human connection, ensuring they remain safe and cared for at home.
We gratefully acknowledge the Queensland State Government, whose annual grant supports our Community Hardship Fund, a contribution Meals on Wheels Queensland matches through donor support.
As deepening cost-of-living pressures force more Queenslanders into severe financial hardship, the demand on this safety net has never been greater so we rely increasingly on our donors to meet this growing need.
Living in a temporary hotel while waiting for housing, Dianne had no kitchen to cook. Short-term meal support kept her nourished during the transition.
Living with paraplegia, Jason was reliant on delivered meals to stay independent. When his support package changed, short-term relief filled the gap.
After undergoing a leg amputation, Harold needed short-term meal support while recovering and adjusting to his new daily routine.
