Changes to emergency relief services in Wangaratta are in motion, with Anglicare Victoria set to cease operations at its Ovens Street base from January.

Anglicare Victoria chief executive officer Paul McDonald said the group had been unsuccessful in securing federal government funding to continue its services in Wangaratta, which have been running in the rural city since 2008.

"As such, (we) are unable to continue local operations," he said.

Mr McDonald said Anglicare Victoria was disappointed to be withdrawing its emergency relief services from Wangaratta.

"It has been a privilege to serve the Wangaratta community over these years, and we understand families and households will feel the impact of our emergency relief services ending," Mr McDonald said.

"In an effort to support them during this time, we are extending services to 1 January, 2026.

"This is beyond the funding end date and gives residents more time to access our supports."

As part of its parish partnership program with the Anglican Diocese of Wangaratta, Anglicare has been based in a diocese-owned building at 39 Ovens Street.

Its services have included Loaves and Fishes Christians Caring (LFCC) food relief, which has been delivered over the years in partnership with local faith groups, currently numbering nine.

This service will continue to operate in its current form until 1 January, from 10am to 12 noon Monday to Thursday (apart from a closure between October 27 and 31), and can be contacted on 5723 7900.

Salvation Army food relief is also available to Wangaratta residents by phoning 88735288.

Bishop of Wangaratta Clarence Bester said it was hoped emergency relief would continue to be covered beyond January 1 by the church denominations currently involved.

Bishop Bester also said the diocese hoped the Ovens Street building would be occupied soon after Anglicare Victoria's departure, to provide continued rental income.