Pulse Pantry (UOW Students ONLY)
Pulse Pantry provides free pantry staples, fresh produce and essential items for currently enrolled University of Wollongong students experiencing hardship. Services Pulse PantryTuesday, 9:30am – 11:00am Thursday, 2:00pm – 3:30pm Students can access the pantry through a points-based system, receiving 10 points each week to select available items. Volunteer Opportunities Currently enrolled UOW students can […]
Kind Hearts Illawarra
Kind Hearts Illawarra provides community meals, food hampers and essential items for people experiencing hardship. Services Community Dinner, Food Hampers and Essential ItemsTuesday and Thursday5:30pm – 6:30pm Hot meals, drinks, food hampers, clothing and hygiene packs are available. Volunteer Opportunities Volunteers are welcome to assist with packing hampers, setting up outreach services and supporting the […]
Kind Hearts Illawarra
Community dinner is available every Tuesday from 5:30pm – 6:30pm, and a community dinner with fresh food hampers every Thursday night from 5:30pm – 7pm, at Burelli St side of MacCabe Park, Wollongong. Kind Hearts Illawarra is a small charity making a big impact. We care for those in need in the Illawarra and surrounding […]
Manna House
Manna House provides food, friendship and hope for the future through a welcoming weekly community meal. Services Community DinnerThursday (school terms only)5:00pm – 6:30pm
Fresh Start Mission
Fresh Start Mission is a not-for-profit charity providing relief to the most vulnerable people in the Illawarra. Alongside their weekly meal, you can access a laundry service and showers. Services Free community dinnerFriday, 5pm
Corrimal Uniting Church
The Enz Meet Café provides a welcoming space where people can connect with others over a free community lunch. Services Free Community Lunch Wednesday11:00am – 1:00pm
Food Not Bombs Wollongong
Free vegan community dinner. Services Every second Sunday5:00pm Meals typically include a main meal, bread rolls, fresh fruit and dessert.
Flourish Australia
Flourish Australia is a recovery-focused mental health drop-in centre offering opportunities to connect with community through free and low-cost meals. Please note that an intake process (approximately 30–40 minutes) must be completed before accessing services. Services Healthy Lunch and Dessert ($5)Monday, Tuesday and Thursday Free Soup LunchWednesday 12:00pm Sausage Sizzle Lunch ($1)Friday 12:00pm
Leisure Coast Fruit Market & Deli
For over 50 years, Leisure Coast Fruit Market & Deli has been a cornerstone of the Illawarra community, offering an extensive selection of fresh fruits and vegetables, gourmet delicatessen items, and quality meats from their onsite butcher.Open seven days a week, this family-owned establishment caters to both retail and wholesale customers, ensuring that everyone has […]
Mitchell’s Market
At Mitchell’s Market, we provide only the freshest Australian produce and have been doing so for the last few decades. Whether you’re looking for seasonal fruits and vegetables or meat and poultry from local butcher’s, we’re here to meet your needs 7 days a week. We source the best quality products and prepare daily fresh salads, […]