St Michael’s Anglican Cathedral

The Community Pantry is for anyone and provides low-cost groceries to stretch your budget further. Just make a $15 contribution, fill a bag of groceries of your choice and receive a free barista coffee as well. Fresh fruit, vegetables, and bread will also be provided free of charge. Services Corrimal Anglican Church | 121 Princes […]

Nowra Food Store

Nowra Community Food Store is a low-cost grocery store for people in our community struggling to afford life’s basic essentials.  Services Low-Cost Hampers Monday – Friday9:30am – 3pm Volunteer Opportunities Volunteers are welcome to help keep the store running. Find out more on their website.  Food Donations Donations from community are welcome. Find out more info […]

Vinnies Wollongong

The St Vincent de Paul Society provides food relief, community meals and outreach support for people experiencing financial hardship, homelessness and social isolation across the Illawarra. Services Food Relief – Coniston Hub Monday to Friday 9:00am – 12:00pm Hot and frozen meals, fruit, vegetables, bread, tea and coffee available. Community Lunch – Coniston Hub Thursday […]

Warrawong Residents Forum

Warrawong Residents Forum is dedicated to ensuring residents of Warrawong and surrounding areas live in a community that is engaged, inclusive, healthy and harmonious. The centre is a safe space where people can access support with food, safety and wellbeing, mental health, drug and alcohol issues, fines, homelessness and housing. Services Community LunchTuesday 11:30am – […]

Wollongong Homeless Hub and Housing Service

Wollongong Homeless Hub and Housing Service is a one-stop shop for homelessness support and resources. The service can connect people with housing, health and wellbeing support, as well as provide access to showers, laundry facilities and other essential services. Services Food HubMonday to Friday9:00am – 2:00pm Food hampers, frozen meals, and fresh fruit and vegetables […]

Women Illawarra

Women Illawarra is a not-for-profit community organisation run by women, for women. The organisation supports women affected by domestic violence, isolation, marginalisation, disadvantage and other barriers that can prevent full participation in community life. Services Their food pantry is available to women and children experiencing food stress Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 4:00pm. Food hampers […]

Wollongong Community Corrections

Wollongong Corrections Centre assists people to integrate back into the community after incarceration, offering an array of various services including a food pantry. Food Donations The centre accepts food donations including non-perishable/pantry staples, sandwiches, bread, fruit, and other simple, easy-to-eat items.  Donations are accepted at 16 Gladstone Avenue Wollongong NSW 2500 between 9am – 5pm. 

Lifeline South Coast

Lifeline South Coast provides a welcoming space where people can access morning tea and lunch during the week. Services Morning Tea and LunchMonday to Friday11:00am – 12:30pm Volunteer Opportunities Volunteers assist with preparing and serving meals to the community. Please contact the service to find out about current opportunities. Food Donations Donations of fruit, vegetables, […]

True Hearts Community

True Hearts supports people experiencing financial hardship by providing free grocery hampers to community members. Services Free Grocery HampersMonday, Wednesday and Friday1:30pm – 3:30pm Hampers must be booked in advance through the service’s Facebook group. Volunteer Opportunities Please contact the service directly to enquire about volunteer opportunities. Food Donations Food donations are welcome. Please contact […]

Unanderra Community Centre

Services Food CollectionWednesday, 10:00am – 12:00pm Perishable and non-perishable grocery items, including bread, milk and eggs, are available for collection. Please bring your own bag. Food Donations Donations of non-perishable food items, drinks, beauty and wellbeing products, and baby essentials are welcome. Contact the centre for more information.