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 […]

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 […]

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, a place to belong providing food friendship and hope for the future,’ Manna House welcomes people from the community to join for a home-cooked meal each week. Provided onsite at Figtree Anglican Church on Thursday evenings from 5:00pm – 6:30pm. This service runs only during school terms. All Welcome. Low cost and free […]

St Marks Anglican Church

Food & Friends afternoon tea, community dinner and grocery items on Mondays 3:00pm – 5:00pm. The purpose of our church garden is to provide a place of meeting for the church community and the wider community, where friendships might grow. Church members, their guests and the surrounding community can gather in a friendly, safe environment […]

Fresh Start Mission

Dinner (or a cuppa) every Friday at 5pm on Burelli St Wollonong. Low cost and free meals directory – print version

Unanderra Community Centre

Perishable (eggs, bread, milk etc) and non-perishable grocery items available for collection on Wednesday from 10am – 12pm. BYO bag!    Food donationsDonations of non-perishable food items, drinks, beauty and well-being and baby necessities are welcome. Please contact the centre if you require any further information.

PCYC Bulli

*PCYC Wollongong is closed until further notice due to flooding damage in 2024. PCYC Bulli operates its ‘Fit for Life’ program, offering a free breakfast with morning basketball for high school kids every Wednesday, 7am – 8am, during school term only. Low cost and free meals directory – print version

HopeStreet Warilla North Community Centre

Community lunch – $2 Toastie Tuesdays with coffee or tea available every Tuesday, 12:30pm – 1:30pm. The central caring hub of the community. Respecting every person as an individual, this is a safe and welcoming place where people living with disadvantage can address key issues including social and financial exclusion, mental health challenges, drug and […]

Salt Care

Salt Store is open every  Tuesday and Thursday from 10:30am – 12:30pm, giving you the opportunity to collect groceries for $2. Each family is able to access The Salt Store once a week to help stretch the budget. Morning tea is also provided on Thursday’s.With a mission to provide comprehensive support for individuals facing challenges […]