Mama Lana’s Community Foundation relies on the generosity of our local community to provide vital support to people experiencing homelessness and hardship across Penrith. As an ACNC-registered not-for-profit with no government funding, our work is powered entirely by volunteers, with 100% of donations going directly to those who need it most.

Donations can be dropped off: 

Monday to Friday: 9am till noon

Monday to Saturday: 7pm to 8pm (Enter via open gateway)

NON-PERISHABLE FOOD DONATIONS

We gratefully accept unopened, in-date non-perishable items that help us prepare meals and food packs. These can be dropped off at our premises during opening hours. Examples include:

- Grocery items for daily meal preparation

- Ingredients or items for hampers and food packs

- Cooking and serving supplies

- Personal care items for crisis hampers and care packs

CLICK HERE to view the full list of non-perishable items we appreciate.

PERISHABLE FOOD DONATIONS

We appreciate receiving perishable donations that help us provide fresh, nutritious meals for our community. Examples include:

- Fresh fruit and vegetables

- Eggs

- Roast or sandwich meats

- Leftover food from events catered that day

- Desserts or cheese & cracker packs for meal service

For perishable food donations, please contact us directly on 0407 909 447.

ESSENTIAL GOODS DONATIONS

We gratefully accept a range of items that help meet the immediate needs of people doing it tough. These include:

- Toiletries and personal care items

- Good, clean clothing and shoes

- Toys

- Bedding and towels

Please note: We are unable to accept furniture.

MONETARY DONATIONS

If you would like to make a monetary donation, donations are best made through PayPal.

Alternatively, a bank deposit can be made directly to the following account. Please provide your name or other similar reference. If you require a tax receipt please send the deposit confirmation to shae.mamalanas@gmail.com.

BANK: IMB

BRANCH: Penrith

BSB: 641-800

Acc: 200698795

Name: Mama Lana’s Community Foundation

All Donations $2 and over are tax deductible.

BUSINESS SPONSORSHIP

Would your business like to make a real difference in our community? Our partner program, TURN THE TABLES, offers a range of corporate sponsorship packages—Ruby, Gold, Silver, and Community—designed to suit organisations of all sizes.

By joining this program, local businesses can partner with Mama Lana’s Community Foundation to help cover rental and operational costs, ensuring we can continue providing meals, essential supplies, and care to people experiencing hardship. Please see our packages below and contact us to discuss how Mama Lana’s can partner with your business.

OTHER DONATIONS

Unfortunately, due to limited storage space we generally cannot accept donations of clothing, furniture or household appliances. However, from time to time we may make requests via our Facebook page for such items should a specific need arise, e.g for a recently housed patron. 

Our Facebook page is a great way to follow what specific donations we may currently be seeking, as we will make requests when necessary to respond to a shortage or in order to meet the specific needs of a patron/patrons.