Community Support Services
Open Hands Neighbourhood Marketplace provides low-cost to no-cost essential groceries, and essential household items to assist individuals and families in Brisbane and surrounding areas.
Here at Open Hand Community Care we strive to support and advocate for you through out your journey. What sets us apart from other organisations is that we are here for you every step of the way. We can connect you with the right support systems and set you up for success in all areas of your life.
Open Hands Community Care (OHCC) is a not-for-profit Australian owned Christian based charity, registered under the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission, spearheaded by The House of Prayer Church based in Brisbane, Australia. Formed in 2018 as the Outreach and Social Services Ministry of the Church, Open Hands Community Care seeks to contribute to the capacity building and transforming of lives of individuals and families for a life lived abundantly!
“They do a great job providing services for people who can't afford very much. Should be more places like this. Great support people.”
“Friendly understanding service for our local community, giving a helping hand to those who require assistance.”
“Through Open Hands, I’ve saved so much on my groceries. This is truly amazing!”
“I love coming here. The volunteers are very pleasant and lovely to talk to and interact with.”
“Open Hands has truly been a blessing to my family.”
“You have saved me from moving for the 18th time in the last 2 years, ultimately homeless. Providing me accommodation has allowed me to flourish in my recovery. I’m so grateful.”
“You have provided me with suitable accommodation at an incredibly challenging time in my life and for that, I will forever be appreciative and grateful of your service.”
“Working for Open Hands as a Disability Support Worker has been a great experience for me personally and professionally. Being placed with clients and supporting them in reaching their goals, has been an extremely rewarding career choice for me."
“The work that Open Hands Community Care does in our community is so critically important for the grassroots, socially isolated, and economically disadvantaged communities.”
“…from food relief and transport support, the team are doing a great job at supporting vulnerable families across more than a dozen local suburbs. Thank you for all you do!”
Friendly understanding service for our local community giving a helping hand to those who require assistance.
It’s lovely coming here because I feel welcomed. Wonderful Customer services, Caring and Joyous.
Amazing overall help, quick response to my questions and very polite.
Friendly Staff & Super Cheap Groceries.
Superb services & compassionate Staff. I love how welcoming everyone is here, regardless of race or social/economic background.