A charity that supports the homeless may be forced to close its Brisbane operations if it cannot secure a new warehouse location.

The Good Box provides essential care packages for homeless Queenslanders, that include hygiene products, non-perishable food, festive treats and handwritten notes.

Demand for the boxes in Queensland has surged in the past three years, with 2500 boxes given to those in need last year.

The Good Box co-founder Madelyn Gurowski. (Supplied)

But the charity recently lost the partner that was helping to fund its warehouse, putting that cost back on the charity.

Co-founder Madelyn Gurowski said this had put them “dangerously close” to losing their base in Brisbane.

“Without it, we can’t store, pack or distribute supplies to charity partners and reach those in need,” Gurowski said.

“If we can’t secure a new warehouse, the ripple effect will be devastating — for us, our charity partners and most of all, those who depend on us.”

Gurowski said a new warehouse would allow the charity to make more boxes, welcome more volunteers and expand support into regional, rural and Indigenous communities across the state.

An example of a Good Box hygiene pack. (Supplied)

More than 22,000 Queenslanders are homeless on any given night, according to data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), including families, children, young people, women escaping domestic violence and elderly Australians.

The housing affordability crisis, including a lack of affordable rentals, has caused the number of homeless in Queensland to rise faster than in most other states.

“Christmas should be a time of connection and care, but for thousands of Queenslanders, it can mean isolation, hunger and despair,” Gurowski said.

Data from the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission released earlier this year shows community demand for services is rising.

“Many parts of the sector, including foodbanks and crisis accommodation services as just a couple of examples, are consistently reporting that cost of living pressures are driving higher demand, sometimes stretching capacity to the point where, sadly, people seeking help have to be turned away,” Commissioner Sue Woodward said.