Food for Fines

Food for Fines 2023 – That’s a wrap

Joondalup Libraries Food for Fines campaign concluded on Thursday 30 November. This is the fourth Food for Fines campaign run by Joondalup Libraries with previous campaigns in 2013, 2015 and 2017.  The campaign allowed library customers to have up to $1.00 in fines waived, in return for donating one item of food. As usual, our library community got on board with a total of 1,200 food items received.

If you would still like to contribute food items to assist local families and individuals in need this Christmas, our 2023 partners – Patricia Giles Centre for Non-violence, The Spiers Centre and No Limits would love to hear from you.

Thank you.

 

Acceptable donations are:

Peanut butter or spreads Canned meats – chicken, tuna, salmon
Canned vegetables or fruit Pasta or rice
Soups or condiments Cereal
Fruit cake or baking mixes Savoury sauces and seasonings
Coffee, tea and biscuits Cooking oil
Non-alcoholic beverages

 

For more information ask a staff member on your next visit or call 9400 4751.

 

Homelessness

If you are experiencing or at risk of homelessness, there are a range of services that can help. City of Joondalup Libraries provide free Wi-Fi and public computers to access the internet.

The City has produced the Hardship and Homelessness Services booklet, in conjunction with the City of Wanneroo, and can be downloaded below. A condensed pocket guide version titled, A Hand Up – Free Hardship and Crisis Support Services, is available from City of Joondalup Libraries.

Online services directory for WA

waconnect.org is an online directory for services provided in WA. Type in a location/suburb and choose the type of service you want to know about. It has everything from accommodation to financial assistance, emergency relief, food, toiletries, legal support, counselling, health, showers, employment, furniture, Centrelink and car repair.

Accommodation assistance

Entrypoint Perth is a free assessment and referral service assisting people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness in Western Australia to access accommodation and support options. For further information call 6496 0001 or 1800 124 684

24-hour contact numbers

Response to Homelessness

The City of Joondalup is committed to improving the lives of those at risk of or experiencing homelessness. View the resources.