
We serve the communities of
We aim to physically, emotionally, and spiritually, elevate the lives of local people who need hope through our welfare services and programs and indirectly partnering with non-profits, government organisations,
and other church organisations.


Come and visit one of our Op Shops in
Port Macquarie, Lake Cathie and North Haven.
Our opportunity shop is always full and turning over new stock all the time.
You never know what things will turn up!
Clothes for ladies, men, children, fancy dress and evening gowns – even wedding dresses!
We have a great children’s toy section, games, puzzles, and tons of shoes!
General bric-a-brac, home décor, hats, handbags, china, crystal & silverware, belts, ties, health support items, hardware, computers, software, CD’s, DVD’s, craft items….. the list goes on!
We also have a huge range of furniture, bedding and electrical pre-loved items too.


Drop-in to our 3 Milton Circuit Port Macquarie Shop for the best value coffee in town!
Enjoy our great selection of cakes!
Our food comes with a smile!
Enjoy Burgers and Salads, eat in or take away!
We’re also taking new volunteers, so if you’d like to volunteer in our busy cafe learning new skills, click the button below to Learn More.

We offer welfare services through our welfare department. Call 0478 558079 for more information.


We are very pleased to introduce our team.

Eden McGregor
General Manager
The Hope Shop is a well-known not-for-profit charity – it has supported the Hastings Community for over 18 years and takes referrals from over 15 local welfare organisations.
New management in 2022 Eden is taking HOPE into the future and continuing to make a difference in the lives of individuals in our community.
Hope Shop started on 5th August 2002.

Chris Cure
Social Worker
Our team of about 160 volunteers are committed to serving our community and generously give their time to make the Hope Shop’s mission a reality.

Charles Roberts
Admin
Our team of about 160 volunteers, are committed to serving our community and generously give their time to make the Hope Shop’s mission a reality.


Your generosity will help us in our mission to elevate the quality of lives in our community.
come visit us to find out about being a volunteer.
MAKE A DONATION! Donations can be made in a variety of ways:
– your support could be one-time gift,
– an ongoing and regular financial commitment,
– funding or sponsorship of a special project,
– provision of material goods for our retail outlet or
– in the form of voluntary time.
Corporate Donations: corporate charity balls, sponsorships, financial donation or project funding are all welcomed.
Financial Donations: Financial donations to Mid Coast Care over $2.00 are tax deductable. Donate a one-time gift, or participate in an ongoing program via regular weekly, fortnightly or monthly donation.
Donate via direct deposit with the details below.
Direct Deposit BSB: 932000 Account number: 500062155
DROP OFF YOUR UNWANTED Saleable ITEMS……
Material Goods: Goods donated to our retail outlet Hope Shop are gratefully received and can include items such as household furniture, whitegoods, electrical goods, blankets, Manchester, kitchen items, clothing items and bric-a-brac.
Drop off point: 12 Milton Circuit, Port Macquarie. Telephone for collection:
(02) 6581 3303
Operational Donations: Items such as computer hardware, computer programs, office equipment and/or furniture would greatly assist our administrative operation and enhance our capacity to provide relief programs and assistance to our local disadvantaged community on a larger scale.

We’d love to hear from you.
