NON-PROFIT organisation Uniting WA is calling on residents in the Perth Hills and surroundings to support a donation drive providing breakfast to people experiencing homelessness.

The Brekky for Better donation drive will run from August 3 to 28, collecting breakfast foods in the Swan and Perth Hills area.

Throughout August, donations may be made at the offices of participating Uniting WA partners.

Kalamunda MLA Adam Hort, Swan Hills MLA Michelle Maynard and Bassendean MLA Dave Kelly are all taking part in the donation collection effort.

Uniting WA co-chief executive officer Jen Park said while the campaign focused on breakfast foods, the impact extended well beyond a morning meal.

“At Uniting WA Tranby Engagement Hub, a shared breakfast creates opportunities for conversation, connection and trust, often becoming the first step towards practical support, housing referrals and other services helping people move forward,” she said.

“I think many people are aware of people sleeping rough or experiencing homelessness, but it’s a really complex issue.

“There are many factors contributing to this growing cohort (and) the cost-of-living crisis is one.

“The shortage of housing, particularly social housing, is another (and) average rents across the state, particularly in Perth, are beyond the reach of many people.”

According to Uniting WA, the need for homelessness support has never been greater.

Open 365 days a year, Uniting WA’s Tranby Hub is a lifeline for people experiencing homelessness across Perth.

Uniting WA records reveal people turned to the hub nearly 95,000 times for support in the previous year.

During that time, the Uniting WA team provided more than 235,000 instances of assistance including meals, showers and practical support.

In the same period, the team completed more than 3500 accommodation and housing referrals.

Mr Hort’s office is at Shop 9, 39 Railway Road for donations in Kalamunda, Ms Maynard’s office is Shop 5, 38 Main Street for donations in Ellenbrook and Mr Kelly’s offices may be found at 1/95 Old Perth Road, Bassendean.