The Pantry & Wardrobe
Affordable essentials. Community support.
Sustainable choices.
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“How wonderful it is that nobody need to wait a single moment before starting to improve the world.”
- Anne Frank
Individuals supported in 24/25
The Pantry & Wardrobe is more than a store
Shop local. Support local.
From affordable food and clothing to school breakfast programs and additional support, The Pantry & Wardrobe helps people access everyday essentials while creating opportunities for our community to give back and make a difference.
Every purchase directly supports the service, with 100% of profits reinvested back into the store to purchase additional food and essential items. This allows us to expand our impact, keep prices affordable and continue supporting individuals and families experiencing financial hardship.
Through the generosity of donors, volunteers, community partners and local businesses, we are helping create a stronger, more connected community where people can access practical support with dignity.
479 Mulgrave Road, Earlville QLD 4070
Operating hours
Monday - Thursday | 10 am – 3:30 pm
Friday | 10 am – 2:30 pm
P: 0417 351 502
E: communityoutreach@anglicare.net
Practical support. Stronger community.
Affordable Clothing & Homewares
Browse a range of quality pre-loved clothing, household goods and everyday essentials that support both affordability and sustainability.
Affordable Food
Access pantry staples and everyday food items at low-cost prices, helping households stretch their budgets further while maintaining food security.
School Breakfast Program
With support from Foodbank Queensland, we help local school breakfast programs provide nutritious meals to children who may otherwise go without.
Together we can make a difference
Help us keep supporting people in Cairns area
The Pantry & Wardrobe relies on the generosity of community members, businesses and volunteers to continue providing affordable essentials and emergency food support.
Every donation over $2 are tax deductable and 100% of the donations will go towards new stock for this community shop.
By shopping, donating, volunteering or partnering with us, you help ensure individuals and families experiencing hardship can access affordable essentials, emergency support and a welcoming community connection when they need it most.
Every contribution helps create a stronger, more connected and more resilient Cairns community.
Emergency relief – need short-term food assistance?
Referral process
- A referring agency completes an Emergency Relief referral form on behalf of their client.
- The completed referral is sent to our Community Outreach team.
- Our team prepares a food parcel based on household needs.
- Food parcels can then be collected from The Pantry & The Wardrobe during collection hours.
Collection hours
Monday – Thursday: 10:00am – 3:00pm
Friday: 10:00am – 2:30pm
Agency referrals
If your organisation requires a referral form, please contact our Community Outreach team.
Not working with an agency?
If you require emergency food assistance and are not connected with a support service, please contact:
Anglicare Homelessness Services
52A Comport Street, Portsmith QLD 4870
(entrance on Buchan Street)
Email: hubadmin@anglicare.net
Our community shop relies on the generosity of our community.
If you would like to partner with us, please reach out!
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