Lighthouse Community Kitchen
Lighthouse Community Kitchen provides free community dinners in a welcoming and inclusive environment, with access to additional community support services. Services Community Dinner and DessertTuesday and Thursday5:30pm Volunteer Opportunities Volunteers help support and run Lighthouse Community Kitchen each week. Please get in touch to find out more. Food Donations Food donations are welcome. Please contact […]
Need a Feed
Need a Feed is a community organisation that provides food, connection and support to people experiencing hardship. Their mission is to empower, connect and provide food to those in the community facing tough life challenges, while offering a listening ear and practical support without discrimination. Services Breakfast BuddiesMonday and Thursday during school term8:45am – 9:45amMcCabe […]
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 […]
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
PCYC Bulli
Services Fit for LifeWednesday (school term only)7:00am – 8:00am A free breakfast and morning basketball program for high school students. Please note: PCYC Wollongong is currently closed until further notice due to flooding damage sustained in 2024.