Vinnies Van (Shellharbour)

Hot meals, fresh fruit and vegetables, hot/cold drink, and snack packs. The Vinnies Van operates five nights per week across Wollongong and Shellharbour, providing emergency food relief, compassion and dignity to those experiencing homelessness and social isolation in the Illawarra. Anyone can reach out to the Vinnies Van.‘We provide a non-judgmental service and will not […]

Vinnies Van (Wollongong)

Hot meals, fresh fruit and vegetables, hot/cold drinks, snack packs and pastries available, along with personal hygiene packs, blankets and clothing. The Vinnies Van operates five days per week across Wollongong and Shellharbour, providing emergency food relief, compassion and dignity to those experiencing homelessness and social isolation in the Illawarra. Anyone can reach out to the […]

Warrawong Residents Forum

Community lunch is currently available Tuesday, 11:30am – 12:30pm, and the community BBQ will continue on Thursday’s 11:30am – 12:30pm. Coffee and tea is available 9am – 1pm, Monday – Thursday, and on Tuesday’s Food Hub collection is available between 2-3pm (please BYO bag).Warrawong Residents Forum is dedicated to ensuring the residents of Warrawong and […]

Wollongong Homeless Hub and Housing Service

Offering food hampers, frozen meals, and fresh fruits and veggies from their hub, 9am – 2pm on Monday – Friday, and van at 1 Railway Square, Wollongong, every Thursday from 5 – 6:30pm. Phone (02) 4228 0955 to arrange best location to access food support (Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 4:00pm). Wollongong Homeless Hub and Housing […]

True Hearts Community

Free grocery hampers for pick up on Monday, Wednesday and Friday every week from 1:30pm – 3:30pm, bookable in advance via the Facebook group.  Helping those going through financial hardship. Community members are welcome to join the Facebook group and respond to the free hampers offerings, following the set rules of the page. Low cost […]

HopeStreet Community Service Port Kembla

Community breakfast available Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday from 10am – 11:30am, and lunch from 11:30am – 2pm. A BBQ lunch is held every Friday for lunch at 10am – 2pm, and women’s and children’s morning tea is held on the first and third Thursday of the month. Please note we are closed on the first […]

Pulse Pantry (UOW Students ONLY)

Free pantry staple ingredients for currently enrolled UOW Students facing hardship. The Pulse Pantry has been established to:– Assist students facing hardship– Provide a last-minute meal to students– Continue supporting international students– Help support students’ wellbeing by reducing financial stress related to food and/or groceries Pulse Pantry has been established with the support of UOW […]

Hope Food Pantry Helensburgh

Hope Community Pantry runs every Friday of the school term and is open between 10:00 am and 12:00 pm. No appointment is needed to access the pantry. If you are in a financially stressed situation, we invite you to join our pantry and access groceries, fresh fruit and vegetables and bread available on a weekly basis. […]

Kind Hearts Illawarra

Community dinner & food hampers (clothing & hygiene packs) every Tuesday and Thursday night on Burelli St side of MacCabe Park, Wollongong 5:30pm – 6:30pm. Kind Hearts Illawarra is a small charity making a big impact. We care for those in need in the Illawarra and surrounding areas. We supply food hampers to family and […]

Hope Community Kitchen

 Community dinner on Fri at 6:30pm – 8:30pm. At Hope Community Kitchen, they acknowledge that life is not always easy. Unexpected expenses can pop up, circumstances can change and at times our financial situation can feel overwhelming. Hope Community Kitchen is a confidential free dinner service that helps make life a little easier for local […]