Operating since 2012, the Early Bird Cafe is a safe place where Sydney’s disadvantaged can find a hot meal and a helping hand. On a typical weekday morning we serve 80 breakfasts, give out clothing and practical goods, and get to know the needs of our community. For some, it’s as simple as a friendly chat.
Recently, we’ve seen an increase in demand. Some mornings we’ll serve 100+ breakfasts – a change we feel may be due to COVID-19. We’ve also made the swap from sit-down meals to takeaway, in line with health and safety precautions. These measures have meant increased costs to continue to support our community.
It is thanks to the generous support of our sponsors and volunteers that we are able to operate every morning, and we wouldn’t be here without them. For example, the Stockland CARE Grant, helped us afford food supplies and takeaway containers to serve 6,000 breakfasts in the past three months.