Thousands of items of new and old clothes, sports gear, mattresses, toys, pictures, furniture and appliances had been donated by about 200 residents to the Frankton church by 11am on the day.
Between 400 and 500 people queued in eager anticipation for the giveaway to open at 1pm.
Thirteen especially desirable items, including a trampoline, wide-screen televisions and an antique Singer sewing machine, were called "hot items" and were distributed by lucky dips at 2pm.
Senior pastor Dean Payn, speaking on the microphone, was encouraging people to take all items home, while music played on the speakers and free sausages sizzled on the barbecue.
Queenstown resident Ursula McBeck said the giveaway was "amazing" and she had heard about it through friends.
"I got a great table and some blankets for the dog."
She had arrived at 8am, not realising the event started at 1pm.
Barbra Graham, of Queenstown, was pleased with her "retro table" and clothes.
She said the giveaway was "super-nice, helpful and fun".
Large goods were delivered later that afternoon.
Remaining clothes went to Orphans Aid International.
Mr Payn said yesterday the giveaway was a great success and was much bigger than last year's inaugural event.
It tied in with household spring cleaning and he was pleasantly surprised at residents' generosity towards those in need.
"The lady who won the fridge gave it to another lady because she felt she needed it more."
