Our Services | Ā Mātou Ratonga
Hamilton Methodist Social Services provides a range of practical support services from our central Hamilton location.
These social services include a community meal, food assistance, emergency food support, showers, personal care items, and specialised support for people who are D/deaf or Hard of Hearing.
Services are delivered on site at 62 London Street, Hamilton Central.
Hours may change depending on the support you’re looking for.
Most services are available without appointment or referral.
Our Services
Community Lunch | Kai Hāpori
Mondays, 12.00–1.00 pm
62 London Street, Hamilton Central
A weekly sit-down meal is available to all. A lunch is provided, along with tea and cake. Meals are served on-site only and may not be suitable for all dietary requirements. Early arrival is recommended, as seating is limited.
Food Bank | Pākete Kai
Tuesday–Friday, 9.30–11.30 am
62 London Street, Hamilton Central
What you need: A Work and Income letter confirming your need
If you require regular food support, come in and complete a short form with our team. We’ll confirm eligibility (usually the same day). Once approved, you can collect your parcel later that day.
Showers | Horoi Tinana
Mondays and Fridays, 9.30–11.30 am
62 London Street, Hamilton Central
Private showers are available for anyone who needs them. Professionally laundered towels provided. Each shower is fully private. We can’t offer personal support inside the facilities.
Orange Sky also visits on Mondays with a mobile laundry and shower van.
Support for D/deaf and Hard of Hearing People | Tautoko mō te hunga turi
Contact: jean@hmss.org.nz
One-to-one support for people who are deaf or hard of hearing, helping with communication at appointments, hospitals, or WINZ. We also assist with tasks such as shopping and can provide sign language training for local organisations and staff.
Accessing our services
Most social services can be accessed by visiting our centre during operating hours.
No appointment or referral is required for community meals, showers, emergency food support, or personal care items.
Some services, such as the food bank, require basic eligibility checks and documentation.
Staff are available on site to explain service availability and next steps.
Support service availability
Some services operate at set times and may be subject to demand.
Community meals and showers are offered during scheduled hours and may reach capacity.
Food bank support is assessed on eligibility and availability of supplies.
We recommend arriving early where possible and speaking with staff if you’re unsure which service is most suitable.
Help us keep these services running
Every meal, shower, and food parcel depends on community support.
Donations contribute to the cost of food supplies, hygiene products, programme materials, and facility operations.
Funding also supports staffing and coordination required to deliver services safely and consistently.
Your donation directly funds these essential services for people in Hamilton who need help today.
Hamilton Methodist Social Services
62 London St, Hamilton Central
PO Box 1388, Waikato Mail Centre, Hamilton 3240
Phone: (07) 839 3917
Email: info@hmss.org.nz
Hours:
Monday to Friday
9.00am - 3:30pm
