Mother Hubbard's Cupboard (MHC) began in May 2008 with the desire to do something to help the needs of our community, becoming a not-for-profit incorporated charity.  

Our vision is simple:  

 Our strategy is to raise funds or provide goods to meet these needs.  

This is done by: 

  The cycle is simple: 

• the donors clean out their cupboards,  
• the community find inexpensive bargains,  
• and the money raised is distributed to community needs. 

EVERYONE WINS! “Filling what’s empty” aptly describes the process. (We empty – they fill) 

Our main focus is towards survivors of domestic and family violence and the homeless. MHC comes alongside agencies who are supporting those in need, providing furniture, household goods, linen and clothing to these families without cost to the agency or their clients. 

MHC relies solely on volunteers (92 currently) and community donations, processing the donations and raising funds through an Op Shop at 65 Harrington Street, Elderslie, and Collectables and Old Wares Shop at 91 Argyle Street, Picton.   

MHC is the community working for the community, doing together what we could not do as individuals. 

By coming alongside and by our practical actions Mother Hubbard’s Cupboard is saying – you are worth it!