16,300 people in Newcastle region needed food relief from Vinnies last year
Charity reports almost 90 per cent of people it helped across Maitland, Newcastle and Central Coast needed emergency food help.
James is 37 years old. James has worked in Newcastle for 15 years.
This year, he turned to St Vincent de Paul for food help for the first time. James pays $500 each week in rent.
One electricity bill could lead to eviction. An extra $100 to $200 each month could push him over the edge.
Across Maitland, Newcastle and the Central Coast, Vinnies helped 16,300 people in the past year. Almost 90 per cent asked for food.
A poll found that 83 per cent of Australians spend more on groceries than a year ago. Meanwhile, 55 per cent buy less food due to money pressures.
Vinnies is launching an online Hampers of Care fundraiser. It will provide food parcels with pantry staples and gift cards for fresh produce.
- 16,300
- People assisted
- Almost 90 per cent
- Requested food help
- 83 per cent
- Australians spending more on groceries
- 55 per cent
- Buy less food due to pressures
Why it mattersWorking people with stable jobs now need charity to eat. This shows a cost-of-living crisis hitting ordinary households hard.
AustraliaThousands of working Australians in NSW regions are struggling to afford food while covering rent, forcing charities to step in.
✓ Claims checked against the source and corrected before publish. checked 10 h ago
