2nd Shot

24/07/2026

A Message to Our Community ❤️

Over the past 10 years, 2nd Shot has been about much more than coffee and food. It has been about people, purpose, second chances, and creating opportunities for those who need them most.

As part of an exciting new chapter, we have relocated our 2nd Shot street-front café to the Toowoomba TAFE campus and have also made the difficult decision to sell our food truck and coffee vans.

These decisions have not been easy. In fact, they have been some of the toughest decisions we've had to make. However, as a social enterprise, we must continue to ensure we are sustainable, profitable, and able to fulfil our purpose long into the future.

The good news is that we are staying true to our mission. We are keeping our team, continuing to create opportunities for people, and focusing on building a stronger future so we can keep changing lives for many years to come.

Our only regret is that we won't get to see so many of our wonderful customers every day at our Ruthven Street store. The friendships, conversations, and support we've received from this community have meant more than words can express.

To everyone who has bought a coffee, shared a meal, attended an event, encouraged our team, or supported our journey—thank you. Your support has helped us make a real difference in the lives of people in our community.

While this chapter is closing, we're incredibly excited about what lies ahead.

We truly believe the best is yet to come.

Thank you for being part of the 2nd Shot story. ☕❤️

23/07/2026

This year we have mums, dads, nanas, granddads, children, aunts, uncles, individuals, families and pets going homeless for a night - why? Because homelessness does not discriminate it affects men, women and children who, for various reasons, become homeless.

Make a difference in the lives of men, women and children experiencing homelessness by donating a www.homelessforanight.com.au

15/07/2026

We love our Social Enterprise Network gatherings so inspiring to hear what is happening a cross our region and to hear from Paul from the People First Bank Foundation!

30/06/2026

🔥 LAST CHANCE – EOFY TAX DEDUCTIBLE DONATION! 🔥

Clock’s ticking! As the End of Financial Year wraps up, there’s still time to make your tax-deductible donation to Base Services Homeless for a Night campaign.

Your support helps provide food, swags, and dignity to those in our community who need it most. Every dollar truly makes an impact.

✅ Make a difference
✅ Reduce your taxable income
✅ Be a part of real change

💛 Donate now at www.homelessforanight.com.au
Let’s stand together and show what compassion can do.

16/06/2026

A Huge thank you to Barry and the team at Bernoth Centre for getting behind us and sponsoring our ad campaign 🙌
We truly appreciate your support—it makes a real difference and helps us continue the work we’re passionate about. We’re so grateful to have you on this journey with us 💛

09/06/2026

Need some coffee beans from Toby’s Estate for home, we got you covered with our special price of $40 for a 1kg bag or $70 for two 1kg bags.

Open Monday-Friday ☕️❤️ 7am-1pm

2nd Shot helps people experiencing homelessness one coffee at a time by providing training and employment opportunities, as well as the wrap around support to exit homelessness and enter employment. www.2ndshot.com.au

07/06/2026

Small coffee still only $4

2nd Shot is changing lives one coffee at a time by providing training and employment opportunities to young people experiencing homelessness, while providing the wrap around support needed to exit homelessness and unemployment.

Our street store is open Monday to Friday from 7am to 1pm 488 Ruthven St ❤️ please come and support us as it’s been a couple of very challenging weeks.

Help us change lives by buying a coffee or giving us a tax deductible donation at www.2ndshot.com.au

04/05/2026

We really appreciate Councillor Gary Gardner for making Toowoomba a better community.

20/04/2026

✨ Big news! ✨

We’ve purchased a building on Bellevue Street, Toowoomba for our soup kitchen and outreach services!
Don't worry 2nd Shot staying where it is!

Now we’re inviting our community to help us reach our $1.8 million goal to fit it out and move in debt‑free, so we can open wider, stay open longer, and serve our community with dignity.

👉 Donate and find out more at: https://base-services-big-move.raiselysite.com/

A homeless charity’s ambitious relocation could transform how Toowoomba’s most vulnerable people access support — but they’ll need help from city residents 👉 https://bit.ly/4ckfri1

08/04/2026

Perfect day for a fresh juices just $8

They are available until 1 pm at our cafè, 488 Ruthven Street.

choice of apple, orange, carrot, and ginger (or have the lot)!

2nd Shot is changing lives one coffee at a time by providing training and employment opportunities to young people experiencing homelessness, while providing the wrap around support needed to exit homelessness and unemployment.

We love to see you for a coffee, juice, smoothy, or bite to eat from our savoury and sweet cabinets 🥐🥤☕️