Hope Community Kitchen

Hope Community Kitchen provides a free, confidential community dinner for people experiencing financial hardship or other challenging circumstances. Services Community DinnerFriday, 6:30pm – 8:30pm Volunteer Opportunities Join a team of volunteers who give their time to support the community. Food Donations Donations of fruit, vegetables, dairy products, meat, bread and other surplus food are welcome. […]

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 […]

Foodcare (Shellharbour Community Church)

Foodcare provides low-cost groceries to pension and low-income card holders. Services Low-Cost Groceries Thursday9:30am – 12:00pm Friday10:00am – 12:00pm Foodcare operates on a points-based system and offers low-cost grocery items, including fruit, vegetables, bread and other pantry staples. Volunteer Opportunities Join a team of volunteers who support Foodcare and serve the local community. Please contact […]

Assist Shellharbour (Shellharbour City Baptist Church)

Assist Shellharbour supports the community with free groceries and community meals. Services Free Groceries and Light LunchMonday (school term only)11:00am – 2:00pm Free Community DinnerMonday5:30pm Free Groceries and Light LunchFriday11:00am – 2:00pm Volunteer Opportunities Please contact Assist Shellharbour to discuss volunteer opportunities. Food Donations Pantry food donations are welcome. Please contact the service to arrange […]

Corrimal Uniting Church

The Enz Meet Café provides a welcoming space where people can connect with others over a free community lunch. Services Free Community Lunch Wednesday11:00am – 1:00pm

Food Not Bombs Wollongong

Free vegan community dinner. Services Every second Sunday5:00pm Meals typically include a main meal, bread rolls, fresh fruit and dessert.