Giving food, warmth, stability, hope, and kindness to Sydney’s most vulnerable families.
At ProjectKindness we…
Provide families in need with hampers filled with donated food, toys, clothing, and other basic necessities.
Assist vulnerable families to feel seen, heard, cared for, and connected within their communities.
Restore dignity, quality of life, opportunities, and joy for families affected by hardship.
Sydney is hurting
Thousands of Sydney families are struggling to access items to fulfil the most basic human needs each and every day.
How we help
ProjectKindness provides a range of hampers filled with donated goods for families to receive tailored support.
The outcome
We are warming hearts, filling empty bellies, and putting smiles on faces all throughout Sydney and its surrounds.
Our mission…
…is to deliver joy, dignity, and essential support to vulnerable children and communities through toy kindness hampers and accessible food relief.
Our vision…
…is to increase the number of children and communities we support by delivering joyful toy hampers and essential food relief, while strengthening our volunteer network, expanding our reach, and building sustainable support.
Our impact…
Show your kindness.
You can help us create a safer, happier, more hopeful Sydney…one act of kindness at a time. There are plenty of ways that you can support ProjectKindness and our Kindness Recipients, whether you are a community member or business owner. We accept monetary donations, fundraising efforts, donations of items, volunteers and partnerships with businesses in a range of different ways.
Please Note: We do not currently have any volunteering opportunities available, however, we appreciate the kind offer and will advise whenever volunteering opportunities arise.
Our kind of news.
Visit the kindness blog to discover our latest news and updates.
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“The people we support show so much strength and resilience. They crave human connection, to be seen, loved, valued, and heard. It is a privilege to be part of their lives.”
Clementine Hartson, ProjectKindness Founder
Looking for guest speakers?
We have two wonderful people available to offer their stories, as a free service, at various community events across Sydney; ProjectKindness Founder Clementine Hartson and our Kindness Recipient turned Volunteer Tony.
These presentations can easily be tailored to suit an array of audiences including school students, corporate teams, community groups and more.
Meet our partners.
We are super grateful to be able to work with and support so many organisations with our Kindness Hampers and other resources. Thanks to them, we continue to be able to reach so many more Kindness Recipients than we ever thought possible.
FAQs
Who does ProjectKindness help?
ProjectKindness supports vulnerable children, individuals, and families experiencing hardship within our communities. We provide joyful toy kindness hampers and accessible food relief to those who need it most, helping to deliver not only essential items but also dignity, hope, and a sense of belonging.
Our support reaches a range of communities, including:
• Children in crisis accommodation
• Families staying in domestic violence shelters
• Low-income families experiencing financial hardship
• Refugee and newly arrived communities
We work closely with community organisations and support services to ensure assistance is directed where it is needed most. Through our growing network of volunteers, partners, and supporters, we are committed to expanding our reach and increasing the number of children and communities we can assist.
What type of support does ProjectKindness offer?
ProjectKindness provides practical and meaningful support to vulnerable children, individuals, and families through our Kindness Hamper programs. We offer:
• Baby & Toddler Kindness Hampers for children from newborn to 3 years, containing essential baby items, clothing, comfort items, and age-appropriate toys.
• Creative Kids Kindness Hampers for children aged 4 to 12 years, featuring books, educational toys, arts and crafts, and activities that encourage learning and creativity.
• Food Kindness Hampers for children and adults, providing essential non-perishable food items to help ease financial pressure and ensure access to meals.
Through every hamper, we aim to deliver not only practical assistance but also joy, dignity, care, and kindness to those who need it most.
Do you accept monetary donations and how do I receive a donation receipt?
Yes, ProjectKindness gratefully accepts monetary donations. These contributions directly support the creation and distribution of our Baby & Toddler Kindness Hampers, Creative Kids Kindness Hampers, and Food Kindness Hampers, helping us reach more vulnerable children, individuals, and families in need.
All eligible donations over $2 are tax deductible.
Donation receipts are issued automatically upon completion of your donation.
Where does my donation go?
Every donation directly supports ProjectKindness’ mission of delivering joy, dignity, and essential support to vulnerable children and communities.
Donations help us purchase and distribute items for our Baby & Toddler Kindness Hampers, Creative Kids Kindness Hampers, and Food Kindness Hampers. This includes essential baby items, children’s books and toys, arts and crafts materials, and non-perishable food supplies.
Your support also helps us reach more families, children, and communities experiencing hardship through our growing network of volunteers and community partners. Every contribution, no matter the size, helps us provide practical assistance, create moments of joy, and ensure that those facing difficult circumstances feel supported and valued.
Please note: all donations over $2 are tax deductible.
As a Health Professional, am I able to request support for my clients?
Yes. ProjectKindness provides a direct avenue for support through health professionals and frontline service providers.
Requests for assistance can be made by health professionals, caseworkers, and social workers who are supporting clients in need. This ensures support is accessed in a safe, appropriate, and coordinated way, and reaches those who would benefit most from our Baby & Toddler Kindness Hampers, Creative Kids Kindness Hampers, and Food Kindness Hampers.
We value collaboration with professionals working on the frontline and aim to make the referral process simple, accessible, and responsive.
Tell us how we can help.
Share your details in the form on the right and a Kindness Coordinator will be in touch as soon as they possibly can.
If your request is urgent, please call 0431 537 727.
Please note: A referral form is required to be completed for all kindness requests.
*We currently have no volunteering opportunities available, but thank you so much if that is why you were enquiring.*
*If your enquiry relates to items for donation, please note that we only accept items in brand-new condition.*