Got an old handbag ?www.sharethedignity.org.au Gym passes (for showers etc) Is there a community pantry nearby? These guys are a bit fussy… www.petsofthehomeless.org.au Cash even if you suspect it might be spent on something “inappropriate”
Comment on Discussion Thread 🐚 Monday 15 December 2025
Seagoon_@aussie.zone 2 days ago
Asking for suggestions on how I can help the homeless who are living near me.
There are people living in vans and cars and some who sleep on the footpaths.
i give money to people sleeping on footpaths and chat a moment and listen to what they have to say.
I can’t really do anything substantial, I don’t have the resources.
Catfish@aussie.zone 2 days ago
SituationCake@aussie.zone 2 days ago
I wish I knew. Money may or may not help them. They might use it for drugs and alcohol but also might buy something they need, and it’s made a difference to their day. You have to accept both possibilities and, and hope you’ve made someone’s day better. I think food banks are a good donation, either money or items, because at least I know they have the infrastructure to distribute to where it’s needed, and this time of year theres high demand.
Seagoon_@aussie.zone 2 days ago
I already give to charities that help the homeless and people in need.
where I am there is a free public bathroom with showers and free public kitchen and cooking/bbq facilities
Maybe I should just ask individuals
melbaboutown@aussie.zone 1 day ago
Do the bathrooms supply soap and razors? They probably would right? What about deodorant to take or mini bottles of moisturiser? Lip balm? Sunscreen? Umbrella?
Pads and tampons is a good option or floss. Socks. Shelf stable snacks like muesli bars for between meals? Portable hand sanitizer? Mini packs of tissues or baby wipes
Seagoon_@aussie.zone 1 day ago
I think van livers have different needs to street sleepers. And I also don’t know what people’s circumstances are, only that they aren’t sleeping in a house. Tho there are two caravans at the park. Does that count as a dwelling?
tombruzzo@aussie.zone 2 days ago
Things I’ve heard can be really helpful are things like toothpaste and sanitary products. You can imagine if you were a woman and homeless how much harder things would be without a fresh supply of pads.
Aside from that, I’d probably go things that can keep for a while both before and after being opened like cans of lentils or chickpeas.