CatholicCare Hunter-Manning

08/08/2026

As we mark the end of Homelessness Week we're celebrating our community. Through its community kitchens and services, CatholicCare supports thousands of people each year who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.

Our annual Make a Difference Appeal is one of the ways the Community Kitchens are funded and it's fitting that this week, we reached our target of raising $15,000 for those in need.
Thank you to everyone who has given generously and made a difference.

Hear about the difference you are making from our volunteers on the ground in Taree.

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05/08/2026

A big thank you to Club Forster and Club Taree for their ongoing support of CatholicCare's Community Kitchens through the ClubGRANTS program, with each club providing a generous grant this year.

Both clubs have been valued supporters of our community kitchens for many years, helping us continue to provide free hot meals to people experiencing hardship across the Mid Coast.

Collectively, these two kitchens serve over 1,000 meals every week, yet the services don’t receive government funding. Instead, we rely on the generosity of local businesses, community supporters and our incredible teams of volunteers.

The generous ClubGRANTS funding will help meet growing demand by supporting vital operational costs, volunteer management, packaging and equipment, ensuring our kitchens can continue helping those who need it most.

Pictured is CatholicCare’s Kathryn Osborne at the ClubForster morning tea for ClubGRANTS recipients, held on Tuesday
Photo credit: Club Forster

27/07/2026

A reminder that we have some changes in our Community Kitchens this week due to other great community events in our region. Our Forster Kitchen will be closed today but a free sausage sizzle is on at Forster Neighbourhood Centre, and our team will be at Hunter Homeless Connect Day tomorrow offering a hot meal.

27/07/2026

We're so proud to have been named a finalist in the MidCoast Business Awards for Outstanding Community Organisation. Congratulations to all the finalists and we look forward to the announcement this weekend!

Proudly sponsored by Insure More, the finalists for Outstanding Community Organisation are:

Soaring Into The Wilderness Inc

Great Lakes FM

Ronald McDonald House Family Retreat Forster

VERTO Self-employment Assistance

CatholicCare Hunter-Manning

Old Bar Beach Festival

Congratulations!

Gala Dinner:
Saturday 1st August 2026
Club Forster
Dress code: Formal or Cocktail Attire - Enchanted Garden
https://midcoastbusinessawards.com/ -dinner

Coastline Bank MidCoast Business Awards 2026

21/07/2026

We have some changes to our Community Kitchen meals next week due to other community events. Please join us at Hunter Homeless Connect Day for a hot meal on Wednesday 29 July, and note that our Forster Kitchen will be closed next Tuesday 28th but a free sausage sizzle is on at Forster Neighbourhood Centre. We look forward to seeing you at these events!

13/07/2026

Looking for a meaningful way to give back?

We are seeking volunteers in Newcastle to help out in our Community Kitchen. If you can spare some time and are willing to lend a hand, there’s a role for you.

Current opportunities include:
• Cooks and kitchen hands
• Volunteer team leaders
• Food collectors
• Drivers
• Can and bottle recycling
• Cleaning

Every volunteer helps make a difference in the lives of those doing it tough.

To learn more about what’s involved, head to
https://www.catholiccare.org.au/support-us/volunteer-with-us/

13/07/2026

Looking for a meaningful way to give back?

We are seeking volunteers across Taree and Forster to help out in our Community Kitchens. If you can spare some time and are willing to lend a hand, there’s a role for you.

Current opportunities include:
• Cooks, kitchen hands and general helpers
• Food collectors
• Drivers
• Cleaning

Every volunteer helps make a difference in the lives of those doing it tough.

To learn more about what’s involved, head to: https://www.catholiccare.org.au/support-us/volunteer-with-us/

10/07/2026

Loneliness can affect anyone, but for many vulnerable people it has become an invisible barrier to wellbeing, belonging and hope. Read more: https://www.catholiccare.org.au/news-events/latest-news/2026/from-isolation-to-connection/

06/07/2026

Only 2 days until our Pre-Loved Booksale kicks off. Find some fabulous reads from thousands of books!

03/07/2026

Our Pre-Loved Book Sale starts next week! 📚
Discover thousands of pre-loved books at heavily discounted prices, including a wide selection of religious and non-religious titles.
Come along, find a great read, and give pre-loved books a new home. We look forward to seeing you there! All proceeds go to CatholicCare!