● Serving Rockingham Since 2016
Short Term Relief.
Long Term Change.
We provide short term emergency assistance of food, clothing and shelter so our community can concentrate on those longer term needs.
Need help or want to help? Either way, you’re welcome here.
In 2025–26
5,976
Food hampers given out
1,240
People received a hamper
3,127+
Meals at our Engagement Hub
1,148+
Hot showers
$0
Cost to those we help
Our guiding principle
“We meet people where they are at, but we don’t leave them where they are.”
● Christmas Appeal 2026
Local churches, businesses and families are coming together again this Christmas. Our goal is to provide 1,500 hampers to local families facing financial stress, with a present for every child.
1,500
Christmas hampers
$85,000
Fundraising goal
Need a Christmas hamper?
Register in person at The CREW, Units 1 and 2, 5 Cessnock Way, Rockingham, between 9:30am and 12pm on:
Mon 16 Nov · Thu 19 Nov · Mon 23 Nov · Thu 26 Nov · Mon 30 Nov · Thu 3 Dec
Planned opening: January 2027
The Crew Rockingham
Safe Night Space
We’re planning to open the Safe Night Space in January 2027, subject to City of Rockingham approval. Once open, it will offer up to 30 people a safe place to sleep, seven nights a week, with meals, showers, laundry and support from our case management team.
Ways to Help
Local people, families and businesses keep The CREW running.
Donation Drive
Drop off pantry staples, toiletries, adult clothing in good condition, and brand-new underwear and socks, Monday, Wednesday and Thursday, 9am–1pm.
Volunteering
More than 75 regular volunteers in the kitchen, warehouse, admin, customer service, Mobile Meals and logistics, plus school, church and business groups, some of them 50 or more strong.
Fundraiser Events
Individuals, families, schools and businesses can host a fundraiser for The CREW.
Other Support
Got a different way you'd like to help? Get in touch and we'll find a fit.
● Get in touch
Talk to us directly
When you get in touch with The CREW, you’ll talk with our own team, people who know Rockingham and want to help. Call, email or drop in.
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For urgent help, call us or drop in during Hub hours. If you’re in immediate danger, call 000. For 24-hour crisis support, call Lifeline on 13 11 14.
● Why Trust Us
10 years of local, low-overhead impact.
We’re the largest provider of emergency food relief in Rockingham. Our everyday services are powered by more than 75 volunteers and funded mostly by our local community and philanthropic supporters, with valued grants from the City of Rockingham and others.
We’re a Christian, community-funded charity: locals looking after locals since 2016.
Ready to get involved?
● FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about our services, donating and volunteering.
Do your services cost anything?
No. Every service at The CREW is free. Meals, showers, laundry and Mobile Meals don’t need a booking — just come along. The Safe Night Space will need a booking once it opens.
What do I need to get a food hamper?
Hampers are given out every Thursday, 9:30am–12pm, at Units 1 and 2, 5 Cessnock Way, Rockingham. Please bring your health care card or pension card to check-in. You can get a hamper once a fortnight. If you have re-usable bags, please bring them.
When and where are meals served?
Monday lunch and Thursday breakfast are served 9:30am–12pm at Units 1 and 2, 5 Cessnock Way, Rockingham. On Sunday evenings the CREW Mobile Meals van visits five stops around Rockingham, starting at 4:50pm.
Can I have a shower or do my washing?
Yes. Hot showers, washing machines and dryers are available on Mondays and Thursdays, 9:30am–12pm. Toiletries are available if you ask a team member.
How do I get help with housing or talk to someone?
Come to the Engagement Hub on Monday or Thursday between 9:30am and 12pm and ask to speak with our team. You don’t need a referral. We’ll sit down with you, work out what you need and help you with the next step.
When will the Safe Night Space open?
We’re planning to open in January 2027, subject to City of Rockingham approval. It will be open 7pm–6:30am for up to 30 people a night, and bookings will be needed. In the meantime, our team can help you find other options. Come to the Engagement Hub and ask to speak with us. Find out more.
Where and when can I drop off donations?
Drop donations at Units 1 and 2, 5 Cessnock Way on Monday, Wednesday or Thursday, 9am–1pm. We welcome men’s and women’s clothing in good condition, and brand-new underwear and socks. We’re not able to take children’s clothing. See the items we need most.
Is my donation tax deductible?
Yes. The CREW Rockingham has Deductible Gift Recipient status, so donations of $2 or more are tax deductible. Email our donations team for a receipt.
How can I become a volunteer?
Volunteers must be 18 or older. Take a look at our roles and register your interest on the Volunteering page, or email our volunteer team. A team member will be in touch when a matching role opens up.
Does The CREW receive government funding?
Our Safe Night Space and case management are funded by the WA Department of Communities. Our everyday services, including meals, showers, laundry, food hampers and Mobile Meals, are funded mostly by local businesses, schools, churches, community groups, families, individuals and philanthropic supporters, along with grants from the City of Rockingham and others.