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.
Salt Care

Salt Care provides support for people experiencing challenges including domestic and family violence, homelessness, and other safety and wellbeing concerns. Through a range of services, Salt Care aims to create a caring and supportive community where people can access practical assistance, connection, and support. Services Salt StoreTuesday and Thursday10:30am – 12:30pm Low-cost groceries available for […]
Bulli Community Centre

The Bulli Community Centre Food Pantry supports people in the Bulli, Woonona and Russell Vale areas experiencing hardship. Services Food PantryThursday 9am – 10:30am *Access is available to Centrelink card holders and people experiencing homelessness. One bag per visit. Volunteer Opportunities Volunteers are welcome to assist the centre in supporting community food services and day-to-day […]
Anglicare Wollongong

Anglicare provides emergency food relief and low-cost community groceries across the Illawarra and Shellharbour regions. Services Emergency Food Relief Wednesday, 10:00am – 1:00pm Friday, 12:00pm – 3:00pm Mobile Community Pantry $15 grocery bags valued at approximately $60 are available at Anglicare’s Mobile Community Pantry service across various locations. Community members can fill a bag with […]
Bellambi Neighbourhood Centre

Bellambi Neighbourhood Centre provides food support and community meals for local residents experiencing hardship. Services Emergency Food ReliefWednesday and Thursday, by appointment (please contact centre) *Available for residents of the 2518 postcode area. Before-School Breakfast ProgramMonday to Friday7:45am – 8:30am *Available for children living in the 2518 postcode area. Community LunchTuesday (school terms only)12:00pm – […]
CareWays Community

CareWays Community provides free food bags for people experiencing hardship. Services Free Food Bags – DaptoMonday9:00am – 10:00am Available at the Dapto Ribbonwood Centre. Free Food Bags – KoonawarraFriday3:00pm – 4:00pm Volunteer Opportunities Volunteers are welcome to support CareWays Community programs and services. Please contact the service for more information. Food Donations Non-perishable food donations […]
Community Health For Adolescents In Need (CHAIN)

CHAIN provides food support for young people aged 12–24 years who are experiencing hardship, disadvantage or homelessness. Services BreakfastMonday – Friday, 9am Food VouchersTuesday and Thursday, 9am Opening Hours Monday9:00am – 12:30pm Tuesday – Friday9:00am – 4:30pm Food Donations Please contact CHAIN to arrange delivery of food donations.