Supporting the Hutt St Centre: A Convention-Wide Call to Give Hope
At the Lions MD 201 Convention 2026, service goes far beyond the stages and booths. This year, we’re proud to partner with the Hutt St Centre, one of Adelaide’s most respected frontline organisations supporting people experiencing homelessness.
Hutt St Centre will be joining us at the convention, and we invite every delegate – Lions, Leos, Cubs, partners, and guests – to be part of a powerful and practical act of service: collecting essential items to help those who need it most.
Whether you’re travelling from interstate or you’re a South Australian local, this is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact during your time in Adelaide.
Why Hutt St Centre Matters
For over 70 years, Hutt St Centre has been a place of compassion, dignity and hope. Every day, they provide warm meals, showers, medical support, counselling, training pathways and the simple but life-changing experience of being seen and cared for.
By donating essential items, we help the Centre continue this vital work and offer comfort and dignity to people in crisis.
What We’re Collecting
The full list is available here, but items generally include:
- Toiletries & hygiene essentials
- Socks, underwear and warm clothing
- Non-perishable food items
- Everyday household basics such as laundry liquid and cleaning items
- Backpacks and practical accessories
Even a small contribution can make a big difference. Think of these as everyday necessities that most of us take for granted, but for someone doing it tough, they can mean safety, confidence and stability.
How to Donate at the Convention
We’ve made it easy to contribute.
Look for the Hutt St Centre collection booth in the Goyder Pavilion, amongst the exhibitor booths.
Drop your items at any time across the convention weekend.
Volunteers and Hutt St Centre staff will be on hand to answer questions and share more about their work.
If you’re travelling light, you can also purchase items online or locally in Adelaide and bring them along.
A Chance for Lions to Do What We Do Best
The Lions MD 201 Convention is all about connection, service and making change together. Supporting Hutt St Centre is a way to extend our impact beyond our presentations and workshops, and help strengthen the community hosting us.
Whether you bring a handful of items or coordinate a club-wide collection before you travel, every act of generosity counts.
Let’s Show Adelaide the Lions Spirit
As thousands of Lions and guests gather in the heart of South Australia, we have an incredible opportunity to stand alongside an organisation doing truly transformative work.
Together, we can ensure that the people who walk through Hutt St Centre’s doors feel supported, respected and cared for, just as Lions believe they should.
