COMMUNITY

FOOD GUIDE
Supporting people in the City of Melbourne
to access, grow and use healthy food

Updated September 2019

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FOOD GUIDE
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Introduction
Many people within the City of Melbourne face daily challenges
in accessing enough nutritious food for a healthy life. Most
of us are not eating enough fruit and vegetables to meet our
nutritional needs and an increasing number of people are
living in densely populated areas where there is less space
to grow food.
This guide has been created to provide helpful information
about food access programs, services and resources within the
City of Melbourne and surrounding suburbs across the following
categories:
1. Food banks, parcels and vouchers
2. Community meals, including free and cheap meals
3. Food education, including classes and community kitchens
4. Community gardens
5. Fresh food and groceries, including markets, co-ops,
food delivery and shopping support
6. Food rescue
The guide has been divided into these six sections to help you
easily find the information you need, and there’s also a map on
page six so you can see at a glance what’s available near you.
You can also access this guide via the City of Melbourne website
at [Link]/communityfoodguide
Updates to the guide
If you’d like to suggest an inclusion or update
to a program or service listed in this guide, visit
[Link]/communityfoodguide and
use the online form. We will update the guide as often
as we are able to with the information you provide.

Disclaimer
The information contained in the Community Food Guide
was correct at the time of publication (September 2019)
but bear in mind some information will have changed at
the time of reading and it’s important that you confirm
the information in this guide with the agencies directly.
Programs and services listed in this guide are not
endorsed or affiliated by the City of Melbourne (with
the exception of council-run or contracted services)
and are subject to change at any time.

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Community food programs

in the City of Melbourne
This map shows the distribution
of community food programs in
the municipality.*

Food banks, parcels

and vouchers
p7–11

Community meals
p12–25

Food education
p26–32

Community gardens
p33–37

Fresh food and groceries

p38–46

Food rescue
p47–49

*This map shows the distribution of

community food programs accessible
to City of Melbourne residents in
Melbourne and surrounding suburbs.
FOOD BANKS,
PARCELS AND
VOUCHERS
Do you know someone
who would benefit from
access to affordable or
even free groceries?
These programs provide
food parcels or groceries
and food vouchers or gift
cards, such as for a local
supermarket, to people
in need*. Most of the
services listed also offer
information, support and
financial or material aid to
meet an immediate need.

*There may be restrictions or exclusions, such

as cigarettes or alcohol. Also note that level of
assistance is dependent on the availability of staff
(often volunteers), as well as supplies of vouchers
or other assistance.

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WHO WHAT WHEN COST AND CONDITIONS

Parish of the Parks Food Parcels Tue Free

ALBERT PARK
St Silas Church Hall We offer food parcels, 1st Tuesday of each month: Only for residents of
99 Bridport Street which are given out on 10am - 12pm Port Phillip Council who
Albert Park, 3206 the 1st Tuesday of each have a concession or
(in November, parcels are
9696 5116 month from 10am to 12pm. health care card
offered on the 2nd Tuesday
sundaysuppers@[Link]
of the month)
[Link]

Church of All Nations Foodbank and vouchers Tue, Wed, Thu Free
180 Palmerston Street Vouchers are available on 10am - 12pm Fresh food $2 donation

CARLTON
Carlton, 3053 a case by case basis. Tea, Fresh food on Wednesdays Healthcare/concession card
9347 7077 coffee, biscuits, newspapers holders
contact@[Link] and friendly welcome to
[Link] those waiting for assistance.

Anglicare Food relief - food bank Tue and Thu Free

Fitzroy Mission House and food parcels 10am - 12pm Must live in following

FITZROY
118-120 Napier Street Provides assistance to people Bill Assistance Services postcodes: 3000, 3051, 3053,
Fitzroy, 3065 living in public housing and 12.30pm - 3pm 3054, 3065, 3066, 3067,
Entry is off Little George Street rental properties with a Food Relief Services 3068 and 3070
9486 0445 Healthcare Card.

Anglicare Food parcels Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri Free

St Marks Church Community Centre Providing comfort and 11.30am - 2.30 pm Rough sleepers and people

FITZROY
250 George Street stability in the form of experiencing chronic
Fitzroy, 3065 food parcels for people homelessness
9419 3288 experiencing homelessness.
[Link]
Coordinator: Chris de Paiva
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Collingwood Cottage Food Bank Collingwood Cottage Fri Free

St Josephs Parish Food Bank From 9am Open to everyone

FITZROY
46 Otter Street, Food products are distributed Register for a number at 9am
Collingwood to local people in need. Return at 11am to
9470 4483 choose foods.
Contact: Sis Mary Zita Closed Good Friday and for
6 weeks over Christmas

Presbyterian and Scots Church Joint Mission Food parcels Tue Free
(Flemington Mission) Every Tuesday there is 10am - 1pm, 1st and 3rd Open to everyone

FLEMINGTON
St Stephen’s Church Hall coffee, conversation, clothes, Tuesday of the month.
28 Norwood Street, blankets and books. Food Closed public holidays and
Flemington, 3031 relief is provided 1st and 3rd from Christmas to end of
9376 3777 Tuesday of the month. January
[Link]@[Link]
Contact: Andrew Wong
Asylum Seeker Resource Centre (ASRC) Food bank Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri Free
214-218 Nicholson Street, Foodbank with perishable 10am - 5pm Contact ASRC Asylum seekers and

FOOTSCRAY
Footscray, 3011 and non-perishable for details on closure during refugees who are members
9326 6066 items available. public holidays of the ASRC only
foodandgoods@[Link]

RISE Refugee Food bank Wed, Thu Free

Level 1, 247 Flinders Lane, Melbourne, 3000 The RISE Food Bank aims 9am - 5pm Refugees and
9639 8623 to address the initial critical asylum seekers

MELBOURNE
admin@[Link] needs of refugees and asylum
[Link] seekers by providing access
Contact: Eric to free dry food, fresh fruits
and vegetables. Donations
welcome - see website for
items needed.
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WHO WHAT WHEN COST AND CONDITIONS

Salvation Army The Marketplace Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu Free

69 Bourke Street, Provides practical and 9.30am – 2.30pm Bring current
Melbourne, 3000 limited financial assistance Closed public holidays Health Care card

MELBOURNE
9653 3299 in a compassionate,
1800 266 686 confidential manner. It
[Link] offers a wide selection of
food, clothing, and other
necessities to people who are
homeless or disadvantaged.

Returned & Services League of Australia, Food vouchers and other Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri Free
Victorian Branch services (veterans only) 9am - 5pm For information and to
ANZAC House Support for former or Closed public holidays ascertain if you are eligible

MELBOURNE
4 Collins Street, Melbourne, 3000 serving members of the for assistance please contact
9655 5531 Australian Defence Force using the details provided.
jjackson@[Link] or Allied Forces and for
[Link] their dependants who
Contact: Jeff Jackson, Manager Pensions are experiencing
Advocacy and Welfare Support financial hardship.

Hotham Mission Food for Thought Thu Free

NORTH MELBOURNE
North Melbourne Youth food 9am - 2pm Referrals made through
programs@[Link] assistance program. organisations. Primarily
[Link] Not a drop-in service. aimed at young people
Food parcels are delivered accessing education.
to organisations.

HOPE Prahran at St Matthew’s Anglican Church Food assistance Wed Free

PRAHRAN
157A High Street, Prahran, 3181 Providing non-perishable 11am - 1pm Open to City of Stonnington
9510 3326 food and other groceries to Closed public holidays residents with a health
admin@[Link] people in need. care or pension card
[Link]
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Uniting Prahran Emergency Relief/ Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu Free

211 Chapel Street, Material Aid 9.30am - 12.15pm Open to everyone

PRAHRAN
Prahran, 3181 Food parcels available
9692 9500
[Link]
Contact: Michael Scott, Community
Services Manager

Open House at St Peter and St Paul’s Church Food parcels Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri Free

SOUTH MELBOURNE
377 Dorcus Street, Provides a range of services 11am - 2pm Open to everyone
South Melbourne, 3205 to those in need in the area. Closed public holidays
9690 5895
stspeterandpauls@[Link]
[Link]
Contact: Brother Michael

Thorne Harbour Health David Williams Fund Wed and Thu Free
51 Commercial Road, Provides food vouchers Wed: 10am - 4pm Recipients must provide

SOUTH YARRA
South Yarra, 3141 and other emergency Thur: 10am - 5pm proof of HIV status,
9863 00444 financial assistance to Closed public holidays demonstrate receipt of
dwf@[Link] people living with HIV Social Security Benefit
Contact: Lynda Horn, who are experiencing or Pension, demonstrate
David Williams Fund coordinator financial hardship. financial hardship, resident
of Victoria, provide a
Centrelink income statement.
Christ Church Mission Community Centre Food Relief- Food Bank Mon, Wed, Thurs Free
14 Acland Street and Food Parcels 10.30am - 1.30pm Open to everyone

ST KILDA
St Kilda, 3182 Providing a wide
9534 9250 selection of food items
communitycentre@[Link] and other necessities
[Link] to those experiencing
Contact: Elizabeth Rooney, Manager financial hardship.

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COMMUNITY
MEALS
Wondering where to
go for an affordable,
nourishing meal and
eat with others? These
programs provide free,
cheap or subsidised
meals to members of the
community, often within
a social setting to allow
warm conversation and
social connection.
WHO WHAT WHEN COST AND CONDITIONS

Hare Krishna Food for Life Melbourne Food For Life Daily Free

ALBERT PARK
197 Danks Street, community meals Breakfast: 8.30am - 9.30am Open to everyone
Albert Park, 3206 Vegetarian and vegan meals Lunch: 1pm - 2pm
9699 5122 are provided for those in Dinner: 6pm - 7pm
info@[Link] need.
[Link]

Parish of the Parks Sunday suppers Sun Free

ALBERT PARK
St Silas Church Hall Evening two-course meal is 5pm sharp Open to everyone
99 Bridport Street, provided in the Church Hall Closed over Christmas and
Albert Park, 3206 for those struggling to eat. New Year
9696 5116 All are made welcome. This
sundaysuppers@[Link] service is run by volunteers.
[Link]

Brunswick Uniting Church The Olive Way - Wed Free (donations welcome)
212- 214 Sydney Road, community lunch 12.30pm Open to everyone

BRUNSWICK
Brunswick, 3056 A community kitchen Closed public holidays
0431 193 810 provides lunch on
[Link] Wednesdays at 12.30pm.
Contact: Peter Blair The cook provides a delicious
home style 2 course meal.

Open Table Community meal Thu Free

Brunswick Neighbourhood House Free lunch which aims 3rd Thursday of each month Open to everyone

BRUNSWICK
43A DeCarle St, Brunswick to have a culturally diverse 1pm - 2pm
0403 218 123 menu including halal,
hello@[Link] vegetarian and
[Link] vegan options.
Contact: Angela O’Toole, General Manager

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WHO WHAT WHEN COST AND CONDITIONS

Carlton Neighbourhood Learning Centre Morning tea for seniors Mon Free
Community Hall Morning tea for seniors at the 10am - 12pm Referrals and assessment

CARLTON
530 Lygon Street, Carlton, 3052 Carlton Housing Estate. Closed public holidays required to access the
9347 2739 program. Can be a
[Link] self-referral.
info@[Link]

Kathleen Syme Community Centre Community Morning Tea Third Monday of the Month Free

CARLTON
251 Faraday Street, Carlton, 3053 Relaxed community get 10.30am - 11.30am Open to everyone
9658 7310 together with live music
Contact: Natalie Warren and home made treats

Church of All Nations Community lunch Tue, Wed $2 donation

CARLTON
180 Palmerston Street, Carlton, 3053 Meals are nutritional, vary 11.30am - 1pm Open to everyone
9347 7077 weekly and include dessert. Closed public holidays
contact@[Link]
[Link]

Carlton Neighbourhood Learning Centre Community lunch Thu $4 donation

CARLTON NORTH
20 Princes Street, Community lunch for people 12.30pm - 1.30pm Referrals and assessment
Carlton North, 3054 with mild disabilities. required to access the
9347 2739 program. Can be a
info@[Link] self-referral.
[Link]

Open Table Community meal Sat Free

CARLTON NORTH
Carlton Neighbourhood Learning Centre Free lunch which aims to 4th Saturday of each month Open to everyone
20 Princes Street, Carlton North have a culturally diverse 12.30pm - 1.30pm
0403 218 123 menu including halal,
hello@[Link] vegetarian and
[Link] vegan options.
Contact: Angela O’Toole, General Manager
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COLLINGWOOD COLLINGWOOD
Collingwood Neighbourhood House Men’s breakfast Wed By donation
253 Hoddle Street, 10am - 11am For men ages 18+
Collingwood, 3066
9417 4856

Collingwood Neighbourhood House Community lunch Thu By donation

253 Hoddle Street, Enjoy an inexpensive, 12pm
Collingwood, 3066 delicious, healthy lunch
9417 4856 while getting to know your
neighbours.

St Vincent de Paul Society Victoria Collingwood soup van Tue, Thu, Fri, Sun Free

COLLINGWOOD
Soup Van Program Visits the corner of Smith and 7.30pm Open to everyone
9895 5800 Stanley Streets, Collingwood. Approximate arrival time Visit the website for most
soupvans@[Link] up-to-date information on
[Link]/soupvansvic times and locations.
Contact: Danusia Kaska - Soup Van Operations
Manager
Anglicare Community lunch Mon - Fri Free
St Marks Church Community Centre Provides a luncheon to those 12pm Rough sleepers and people

FITZROY
250 George Street, Fitzroy, 3065 most in need and who find Drop-in centre: 10.30am experiencing chronic
9419 3288 themselves in situations of Tea, coffee, toast and cereal homelessness
[Link] primary, secondary or tertiary
Coordinator: Chris de Paiva homelessness.

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WHO WHAT WHEN COST AND CONDITIONS

Brotherhood of St Laurence - Coolibah Centre Community meals Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun Cost
67a Brunswick Street, Fitzroy, 3065 Serves breakfast, lunch and Mon - Fri: 9am - 3.30pm Breakfast $1, Lunch $3,
9483 1323 or 1300 147 147 afternoon tea each day. The Sun: 10am - 2pm Afternoon Tea $0.20c.

FITZROY
[Link] kitchen is also the home base Closed Saturdays For ages 65+ and members
rlorenzetto@[Link] for cooking groups whose only. Existing members,
Contact: Robert Lorenzetto, members learn to prepare annual fee is $50.00.
Welfare Coordinator tasty, nutritious and For new members, fee
low-cost meals. is $3 per activity.

Missionaries of Charity Men’s Service, Fitzroy Men’s dinner Mon, Tue, Sat, Sun Free

FITZROY
Rear, 69 George Street, 4pm - 6pm Men 18+ only
Fitzroy, 3065 Closed over Christmas and
9417 1704 Easter
Contact: Sister Jovier

Open Table Community meal Sun Free

125 Napier Street, Fitzroy, 3065 Free lunch which aims to 3rd Sunday of the month Open to everyone

FITZROY
0403 218 123 have a culturally diverse 1pm - 2pm
hello@[Link] menu including halal,
[Link] vegetarian and vegan options
Contact: Angela O’Toole, General Manager

St Vincent de Paul Society Victoria Fitzroy soup van Daily Free

Soup Van Program Visits All Saints Church, 7.45pm - 8pm Open to everyone
9895 5800 174 Brunswick Street, Fitzroy. Approximate arrival time

FITZROY
Visit the website for most
soupvans@[Link] up-to-date information on
[Link]/soupvansvic times and locations.
Contact: Danusia Kaska - Soup Van
Operations Manager
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St Mary’s House of Welcome Community meals Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat $2 contribution
165-169 Brunswick Street, St Mary’s House of Welcome Breakfast: 8.30am - 9.45am requested for lunch

FITZROY
Fitzroy, 3065 is a support centre for Lunch: 12pm - 1pm Open to disadvantaged
9417 6497 disadvantaged people Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri people experiencing
admin@[Link] experiencing homelessness. Afternoon tea: 3pm homelessness
[Link] Closed public holidays

North Fitzroy Seventh Day Open Door - North Fitzroy Sun Free

FITZROY NORTH
Adventist Church soup kitchen 6pm Open to everyone
27 Alfred Crescent,
Fitzroy North, 3068
0409 422 064
[Link]
Contact: Tanya

Open Table Community meal Sat Free

FITZROY NORTH
North Fitzroy Library Free lunch which aims to 1st and 2nd Saturdays Open to everyone
182 St Georges Road, Fitzroy North have a culturally diverse of the month
0403 218 123 menu including halal, 1pm - 2pm
hello@[Link] vegetarian and
[Link] vegan options.
Contact: Angela O’Toole, General Manager

St Brendan’s Catholic Parish The Flemington and Mon Free

FLEMINGTON
103 Wellington Street, Kensington community lunch 12pm - 1pm Open to everyone
Flemington, 3031 Closed public holidays
9376 7378
flemington@[Link]
[Link]

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WHO WHAT WHEN COST AND CONDITIONS

Asylum Seeker Resource Centre (ASRC) Community Meal Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri Free

FOOTSCRAY
214-218 Nicholson Street, Nutritious hot lunches that Lunch: 12.30pm Asylum seekers and
Footscray, 3011 are carefully planned to Dinner: 6pm Wednesdays refugees who are members
9326 6066 ensure a well-balanced diet. of the ASRC only
foodandgoods@[Link] A dinner is also provided on
Wednesday nights.

St Vincent de Paul Society Victoria Footscray soup van Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri Free
Soup Van Program Soup van serves Please check website for Open to everyone
9895 5800 different locations of specific locations and times Visit the website for most
soupvans@[Link] Footscray, including: Most commonly, Sun-Fri, up-to-date information on

FOOTSCRAY
[Link]/soupvansvic Braybrook Library car park, 8pm, Whitten Oval times and locations.
Contact: Danusia Kaska - Soup Van Clarke Street car park,
Operations Manager Footscray Library car park,
Errington Reserve car park
and Whitten Oval.
Check website for details.

Kensington Neighbourhood House Movie Social Night Tue $7

89 McCracken Street, Monthly movie night held 5.30pm - 9.30pm For women seniors

KENSINGTON
Kensington, 3031 at Yarraville cinema providing 3rd Tuesday of each month
9376 6366 food and social engagement
info@[Link] for women seniors. Contact
[Link] the House for transport
to the cinema.
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WHO WHAT WHEN COST AND CONDITIONS

Kensington Neighbourhood House Wednesday lunch and bingo Wed Bingo - $6 lunch and $2 bingo
89 McCracken Street, Enjoy a two course meal Bingo - 12.30pm - 2pm Bus Trip -$6 for the bus

KENSINGTON
Kensington, 3031 and bingo in the company Bus Trip - contact the buy own lunch; pay for
9376 6366 of this friendly social group. House for details own activity cost (if any)
info@[Link] Alternates one Wednesday Aimed at senior citizens
[Link] a month with a bus trip
instead of bingo.

Anglicare - The Lazarus Centre Community breakfast Daily Free

St Peters Eastern Hill, Supports men and women 7.30am - 9am Rough sleepers and people

MELBOURNE
15 Gisborne Street, experiencing homelessness Also a BBQ on Fridays experiencing chronic
Melbourne, 3000 with a nutritious at 11am homelessness
0427 054 758 cooked breakfast.
[Link]
Contact: Chris de Paiva

Hare Krishna Food for Life All You Can Eat! Mon, Tue. Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat $6.95 concession,
Crossways All-you-can-eat vegetarian 11.30am - 8pm $8.95 - regular

MELBOURNE
Level 1, 123 Swanston Street and vegan meals. Open to everyone
Melbourne, Victoria 3000
9650 2939
CrosswaysFoodForLife@[Link]
Contact: Mohan

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WHO WHAT WHEN COST AND CONDITIONS

City of Melbourne Food with Friends Available various days $8.10

MELBOURNE
Neighbourhood Community Lunch. Older Adults
and Community Centres Bookings Essential
Healthy Ageing
9658 9190

Many Rooms The Many Rooms Kitchen Fri Free

Multicultural Hub Free meals and community 5.30pm - 8pm Must be 18 years of age

MELBOURNE
506 Elizabeth St, for disadvantaged people and over. Programs are
Melbourne, 3000 and those experiencing focused on needs of people
0419 690 342 homelessness. experiencing homelessness,
info@[Link] but also serves others on
[Link] low incomes, including
pensioners.
Open Family Australia/Whitelion Chatterbox Wed, Fri, Sat Free
St Paul’s Cathedral Bus outreach service, Bus is there at approximately Disadvantaged young people

MELBOURNE
Corner Flinders & Swanston Streets, providing snacks, tea 9pm - 10pm aged 12-25
Melbourne, 3000 and coffee. Does not operate on
1300 669 600 public holidays
info@[Link]
[Link]
Contact: Anthony
Salvation Army The Lighthouse Café Daily Free
69 Bourke Street, A welcoming community café Day Café Mon-Fri 7am - 1pm Open to everyone

MELBOURNE
Melbourne, 3000 providing free breakfast, lunch Breakfast 9am, Lunch 11:30am
9653 3299 1800 266 686 and dinner, as well as support Twilight Café Daily 4pm - 11pm
[Link] to people from all walks of life, Dinner 6:30pm - 8pm
especially those living on the Night Café Daily 11pm - 7am
margins of society. Offering toasties and snacks
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WHO WHAT WHEN COST AND CONDITIONS

St Vincent de Paul Society Victoria Federation Square soup van Daily Free
Soup Van Program Visits the corner of 8.15pm - 8.45pm Open to everyone

MELBOURNE
9895 5800 Russell and Flinders Streets, Approximate arrival time Visit the website for most
soupvans@[Link] Melbourne. up-to-date information on
[Link]/soupvansvic times and locations.
Contact: Danusia Kaska - Soup Van
Operations Manager

Ozanam Community Centre Ozanam Community Centre Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri $2 donation

NORTH MELBOURNE
268 Abbotsford Street, Drop-in program and meals Breakfast: 9.15am - 10am where possible
North Melbourne, 3051 service. Dietician available on Lunch: 12pm - 1pm Provides support to men
9329 6733 4th Monday of the month. Closed public holidays and women who are
[Link] experiencing, or at risk of,
Contact: Katrina Nguyen, Manager homelessness, and/or
socially excluded

St Vincent de Paul Society Victoria North Melbourne soup van Daily Free

NORTH MELBOURNE
Soup Van Program Visits the corner of 7pm - 7.30pm Open to everyone
9895 5800 Boundary and Maculay Approximate arrival time Visit the website for most
soupvans@[Link] Roads, North Melbourne. up-to-date information on
[Link]/soupvansvic times and locations.
Contact: Danusia Kaska - Soup Van
Operations Manager

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The Centre Drop-in morning tea Tue $5

NORTH MELBOURNE
58 Errol Street, North Melbourne, 3051 Provides morning tea in an 10am - 12pm, 1st Tuesday Open to everyone
9328 1126 inclusive environment. of the month. Does not run
admin@[Link] on public holidays or school
[Link] holidays.
Contact: Ragn Hannah, Coordinator, Business
and Operations

Melbourne University Food Co-op Food co-op Wed, Thu, Fri Low cost
Level 1 Union House, This co-op sells a diverse 10am - 3pm Open to everyone

PARKVILLE
University of Melbourne, range of lunch dishes at
Parkville, 3010 affordable prices. Gluten-free,
9347 8716 vegan and vegetarian
yourfoodcoop@[Link]
[Link]

Uniting Prahran Hartley’s community Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri Low cost lunch meals
211 Chapel Street, dining room 11am - 1.45pm Three free lunch meals with
Prahran, 3181 Serves weekday lunches in a a Centrelink concession card

PRAHRAN
9692 9500 welcoming environment for all, (conditions apply)
[Link] but particularly to people living
Contact: Michael Scott, Community with complex needs including
Services Manager mental illness, economic
disadvantage, homelessness
and social isolation.
Uniting Prahran Winter Breakfast June to August Gold coin donation
211 Chapel Street, Prahran, 3181 Serves a hot breakfast during Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri Appreciated for the

PRAHRAN
9692 9500 June, July and August. 7.30am - 9.30am winter breakfast.
[Link] Open to everyone
Contact: Michael Scott, Community
Services Manager
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WHO WHAT WHEN COST AND CONDITIONS

Meals @ the Bridge Lifeline Inc. Meals at the bridge Sat Free

SOUTH MELBOURNE
St Lukes Church Hall Serves meals to marginalised, 4.45pm Aimed at people who are
210 Dorcas Street, South Melbourne socially disadvantaged Closed public holidays experiencing homelessness,
0402 252041 people and those are marginalised or socially
michael@[Link] experiencing homelessness. disadvantaged
[Link]
Contact: Michael Carter, CEO

Open House at St. Peter and St. Paul’s Church Breakfast, BBQ lunch, dinner Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri Free

SOUTH MELBOURNE
377 Dorcas Street, and tea/coffee Mon & Tue: Dinner 5pm; Open to everyone
South Melbourne, 3205 Provides a range of services Wed: Breakfast 10am;
9690 5895 to those in need in the area. Fri: BBQ lunch 12.30pm
stspeterandpauls@[Link]; Mon to Fri: Tea/Coffee
[Link] 11am - 2pm
Contact: Brother Michael Closed public holidays

St Vincent de Paul Society Victoria Southbank soup van Daily Free

Soup Van Program

SOUTHBANK
Visits Launch Housing 9pm - 9.30pm Open to everyone
9895 5800 Southbank, 52 Haigh Street, Approximate arrival time Visit the website for most
soupvans@[Link] Southbank. up-to-date information on
[Link]/soupvansvic times and locations.
Contact: Danusia Kaska - Soup Van
Operations Manager

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WHO WHAT WHEN COST AND CONDITIONS

Sacred Heart Mission - Community Meals Meals program Daily Free

87 Grey Street, Provides hearty, nutritious Breakfast: 8.30am - 10.30am Open to everyone

ST KILDA
St Kilda, 3182 meals to people who are Lunch: 11.45am - 1.15pm
9537 1166 socially disadvantaged and
info@[Link] isolated or experiencing
[Link] homelessness.

Christ Church Mission Community Centre Free and cheap meals Wed Free
14 Acland Street St Kilda, 3182 Soup, main meal, dessert, 5.30pm - 6.45pm Open to everyone

ST KILDA
9534 9250 bread, salad, tea or coffee.
community centre@[Link]
[Link]
Contact: Elizabeth Rooney, Manager

Sacred Heart Mission Women’s breakfast Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri Free
Sacred Heart Mission Women’s House and lunch Breakfast: 8.30am - 9.45am Women only
65 Robe Street, Provides a safe and Lunch: 11.30am - 12.45pm

ST KILDA
St Kilda, 3182 supportive environment for
9536 8464 women from diverse cultures
womenshouse@[Link] and backgrounds, who are
[Link] experiencing homelessness
or are at risk of becoming
homeless.
St Kilda Community Kitchen Community kitchen Mon Free
Rear Hall, St Kilda Baptist Church Weekly community 6pm - 8pm Open to everyone

ST KILDA
9 Pakington Street, meal open to all. Closed all of January and
St Kilda, 3182 public holidays
0412 383 162
Contact: Ross Dickson, Community
Kitchen Coordinator
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WHO WHAT WHEN COST AND CONDITIONS

Star Health - Wominjeka BBQ Wominjeka BBQ Mon Free

Veg Out Community Garden in St Kilda This weekly BBQ is for 11.30am Aboriginal and Torres Strait

ST KILDA
(opposite Luna Park) anyone from the Aboriginal Closed public holidays, during Islander people
Corner of Shakespeare Grove and Chaucer and Torres Strait Islander Reconciliation and NAIDOC
Street, St Kilda, 3182 community.
9525 1300

St Vincent de Paul Society Victoria West Melbourne soup van Daily Free

WEST MELBOURNE
Soup Van Program Soup van visits Queen 9.30pm - 10pm Open to everyone
9895 5800 Victoria Market, Peel Street, Approximate arrival time Visit the website for most
soupvans@[Link] West Melbourne. up-to-date information on
[Link]/soupvansvic times and locations.
Contact: Danusia Kaska - Soup Van
Operations Manager

cohealth Cafe meals program Available during regular $2 buys a meal to the

VARIOUS LOCATIONS
Cafe Meals Program Subsidised meals at local café hours. Check with value of $12
Participating cafes in various locations cafes for people experiencing each business People experiencing
in Melbourne homelessness. Participants can get one meal homelessness.
9448 5536 a day, every day of the week. Must be a member of the
[Link] Members can choose program. To enquire about
Contact: Susan Whitelock breakfast, lunch or dinner. membership, contact the
[Link]@[Link] program worker.

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City of Melbourne’s
community meals subsidy
Would you like information about how you can enjoy a meal
with a local community group? The City of Melbourne provides
community meal subsidies for organisations that support older
people to meet and share a meal on a regular basis. Older
people and organisations supporting older people are eligible
to apply for a $4.50 subsidy per person for a maximum number
of 12 community meal sessions with a maximum subsidy for
200 meals per session. There are currently more than 50 diverse
community groups and organisations including Lithuanian,
Greek, Italian, Chinese and Spanish that regularly meet to share
a meal in the municipality.
If you would like more information or if you have a group
who is interested in applying for a community meal subsidy,
contact the City of Melbourne on 9658 9658.
FOOD EDUCATION
Learn about how food is
grown, sourced and how
to cook delicious healthy
meals affordably through
one of these food
education programs.
Includes cooking, food
growing and nutrition
classes and community
kitchens.

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WHO WHAT WHEN COST AND CONDITIONS

Collingwood Children’s Farm  School tours Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri $8 per person
18 St Heliers Street, With trained staff leading the Farm tours commence Open to everyone - aimed at

ABBOTSFORD
Abbotsford, 3067 tours, children can meet, feed at 10am. Afternoon farm children and students
9417 5806 and touch a variety of farm tours can be arranged by
reception@[Link] animals while learning how to appointment.
[Link] safely interact with them. Check website for school
Contact: Anita Stec holiday programs.

Collingwood Children’s Farm  Volunteer in the Gardens Tue Free

18 St Heliers Street, Each week there are 1.30pm - 4pm during It is compulsory for all
Abbotsford, 3067 different jobs in the gardens term times volunteers to have a current

ABBOTSFORD
9417 5806 here at the Farm. Pruning, Working with Children Check.
reception@[Link] propagating and weeding Volunteer applications
[Link] are all part and parcel of are free
Contact: Anita Stec the life of a gardener.
Give us a hand and enjoy
the different corners of
the Farm’s gardens.

Brotherhood of St Laurence - Coolibah Centre Cooking groups and Mon and Tue Free
67a Brunswick Street, gardening classes Cooking For members only.
Fitzroy, 3065 Held in Coolibah’s vegetable Monday: 9.30am - 11.30am Existing members,

FITZROY
9483 1323 or 1300 147 147 patch and community Gardening annual fee is $50.
[Link] kitchen. Tuesday: 9.30am - 11.30am
For new members,
rlorenzetto@[Link] Closed public holidays
fee is $3 per activity.
Contact: Robert Lorenzetto,
Welfare Coordinator
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WHO WHAT WHEN COST AND CONDITIONS

Cultivating Community Fitzroy Community Food Daily Free

Fitzroy Community Food Centre Centre Kitchen and Workshops Kitchen available for use Open to everyone.
Napier Street, Located at the Fitzroy by community groups and For the benefit of the
Fitzroy, 3065 community garden, the social enterprises 9am - residents of the estate.

FITZROY
9429 3084 programmes offered through 5pm on weekdays and by
peta@[Link] the kitchen help people appointment on weekends.
Contact: Peta Christensen to access fresh food, learn Workshops also run weekly.
about growing and preparing Contact Peta Christensen for
food and also provide more information.
opportunities to share food
in a spirit of conviviality.
Open Table No Waste Cook Club Sat Free
North Fitzroy Library This workshop will help 1st Saturday of the month Everyone is welcome!

FITZROY NORTH
182-186 St Georges Road, you reduce food waste 10am - 2pm (lunch from 1pm) Bookings essential. See
Fitzroy North 3068 at home. We’ll cook a website
0403 218 123 delicious,vegetarian lunch
hello@[Link] together and learn.
[Link]
Contact: Angela O’Toole, General Manager

cohealth cohealth Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri Open to everyone

12 Gower Street, Nutrition Education and 9am - 4.30pm Fees may apply

KENSINGTON
Kensington, 3031 Support Closed public holidays
8378 3515 Access by referral from
[Link] health professional or
Contact: Sujata Joshi contact us directly.
[Link]@[Link]

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WHO WHAT WHEN COST AND CONDITIONS

cohealth cohealth nutrition education Mon, Thu, Fri Free

53 Victoria Street, and support 10am - 4pm Refugees and asylum seekers,

MELBOURNE
Melbourne, 3000 Drop-in service available. Closed public holidays Aboriginal and Torres Strait
9448 5536 Islander people and people
[Link]@[Link] experiencing homelessness
[Link]
Contact: Susan Whitelock

YMCA Victoria - Nutrition seminars Dates & Times vary Check if a fee applies

NORTH MELBOURNE
North Melbourne Community Centre Quarterly seminars on Contact the centre for Seminars are open to
49-53 Buncle Street, popular nutrition issues. information or look up everyone and generally has
North Melbourne , 3051 website for details. been at no charge. However,
03 9320 4700 check beforehand
nmcc@[Link]
[Link]

Melbourne University Community Garden Food growing workshops Various times and days Free
Monash Road, and working bees Visit Facebook page for

PARKVILLE
Parkville, 3052 Accessible to students, upcoming events
mucgarden@[Link] ex-students and locals to
[Link]/[Link] participate in food growing
[Link] and workshops.

South Port Uniting Church Kitchen Mates and Grow Wed, Fri $5

PORT MELBOURNE
144 Bridge Street, and Eat Wed: Grow and Eat, Children must be
Port Melbourne, 3207 Social cooking using garden 1.30pm - 3pm accompanied by an adult.
9690 1188 produce. School Holidays Bookings required
[Link]@[Link] Fri: Kitchen Mates, 11am -
[Link] 1.30pm every 2nd Friday
Contact: Janet Hoare
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WHO WHAT WHEN COST AND CONDITIONS

South Port Uniting Church Seasonal gardening Mon, Sat Free

PORT MELBOURNE
144 Bridge Street, activities Mon: Gardening for Open to everyone
Port Melbourne, 3207 Gardening workshops for pre-school families (term
9690 1188 beginners to experts. time) 11.45 - 12.45pm
[Link]@[Link] Gloves and tools provided. Sat: Garden working bees
[Link]
3rd Saturday of the month
Contact: Janet Hoare
10am - 11am

Permablitz Melbourne Permablitz Various times and days Free

permablitz@[Link] Permablitz is an informal Visit website for further Open to everyone, regardless
[Link] gathering where people details of skill level or physical

VARIOUS LOCATIONS
Contact: Adrian come together to create or capacity. We especially
add to edible public and welcome first time gardeners.
private gardens. Permablitzes Just come and contribute any
are free events, open to the way you are able.
public, with free workshops
and shared food. The
permablitz network is based
on reciprocal volunteer
support.

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Dietitian outreach services

Do you know someone who needs advice and direction about
their nutrition? Cohealth runs dietitian outreach sessions run at
several locations across the City of Melbourne. These are either
fortnightly or monthly services. Contact the individual service
via the relevant number below for dates.
Ozanam Community Centre
268 Abbotsford Street, North Melbourne, 3051
Phone 9329 6733 for an appointment
Frontyard Youth Services
19 King St, Melbourne, 3000
Phone 9611 2411 for an appointment
The Living Room
7-9 Hosier Lane, Melbourne, 3000
Phone 9945 2100 for an appointment
cohealth
Dietitians from cohealth also attend some local community
meals to provide free advice and support in a relaxed
environment. These services change from month to month.
Call 9448 6848 to find out dates.
COMMUNITY
GARDENS
If you know someone
who’d like to grow their
own fresh fruit and
vegetables, but doesn’t
have a garden or balcony
of their own, community
gardens can play an
important role.
Gardens and shared
planter-boxes may be on
public housing estates,
vacant blocks, footpaths or
land awaiting development.

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WHO WHAT WHEN COST AND CONDITIONS

Carlton Neighbourhood Learning Centre Balam - Balam Mon to Fri Free

Balam-Balam community garden Community Garden 9am - 5pm Open to everyone
20 Princes Street, (enter off Station Street) Come and share in the fresh 4th Saturday of the month
Carlton North, 3054 and organic produce from during daylight hours
9347 2739 CNLC community garden,

CARLTON
info@[Link] market garden and vegie
[Link] boxes. Grow your own food
Contact: Elle Morrell or volunteer. Working bees
are held on the fourth
Sunday of every month
(10.30 -12.30pm) with a free
lunch at 12.30pm

Docklands Community Garden Community garden Garden is publicly accessible Free

DOCKLANDS
Geographe Street, Docklands, 3008 Food growing, working bees at all times Open to everyone, however
0408 818 980 and workshops. mostly aimed at Docklands
activators@[Link] residents and workers
[Link]
Contact: Greg Wise

East Melbourne Community Garden Community garden Open during daylight hours Fees set each year by the

EAST MELBOURNE
Sinclair’s Cottage, Fitzroy Gardens, East Community garden for East Committee of Management
Melbourne, 3002 Melbourne residents. To Must be a resident of
eastmelbcommgarden@[Link] be placed on the waiting East Melbourne
list send an email to the
membership secretary.

Brotherhood of St Laurence - Coolibah Centre Coolibah’s vegetable patch Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun Free
67a Brunswick Street, Fitzroy, 3065 (see Food Education section The centre is open from For members only.

FITZROY
9483 1323 or 1300 147 147 for information about 8.30am to 3.30pm. On Sunday Existing members,
[Link] classes). and public holidays the hours annual fee is $50.
rlorenzetto@[Link] are 10am to 2pm. The centre is For new members,
Contact: Robert Lorenzetto, Welfare Coordinator closed on Saturdays. fee is $3 per activity.
WHO WHAT WHEN COST AND CONDITIONS

Kensington Community Garden Kensington Community Contact for more information Kensington residents
118-128 Westbourne Road, Kensington, 3031 Garden There is currently a waiting
9376 1633 The gardens provide the list for this garden
kensington@[Link] opportunity for local

KENSINGTON
[Link] residents to grow herbs and
Contact: YMCA, Kensington Community vegetables for personal use.
Recreation Centre The gardens also provide a
perfect community space
for people to come together
and socialise. Plots when
available are allocated to 3031
residents on the wait list.
Kensington Neighbourhood House Arden Street Garden is publically Available for use
321 Arden Street, Community Garden accessible at all times by the public
Kensington 3031 This street garden was

KENSINGTON
9376 6366 built with support from
info@[Link] business owner Frank Menis,
[Link] Flemington Community
Bank, City of Melbourne and
Living Learning Australia. It is
maintained and supported by
VincentCare.
Kensington Neighbourhood House Community herb share Garden can be accessed $25 annual membership
program and community all times

KENSINGTON
89 McCracken Street, 2-3 hours volunteering
Kensington, 3031 garden per month
9376 6366 Shared planter boxes Open to everyone
info@[Link] with freshly grown herbs
[Link] accessible to members.

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WHO WHAT WHEN COST AND CONDITIONS

Kensington Stockyard Food Garden Community garden Garden is accessible to Free

Cnr Bluestone & Serong St Organic food growing, members and has regular Open to everyone, however

KENSINGTON
Kensington 3031 workshops and food swaps opens days for broader harvest is mostly for those
kenstockyardfoodgardeninc@[Link] community who contribute to the
[Link]/KensingtonStockyardFood running of the garden and
GardenInc/ local residents. New
Contact: Nina Ceddia members welcomed.

Drill Hall Community Garden Association Community Garden Garden is also a public Free
Cnr Therry & Victoria Streets and along Food and flower growing, place and amenity open Tended by local residents

NORTH MELBOURNE
Victoria Street pavement worm farms, plants 24/7 to everyone. and workers centred in
Box 12093 workshops. Fully accessible triangular perimeter of
A’Beckett Street PO Elizabeth, Therry and
Melbourne 8006 Victoria Streets
0408249385
[Link]@[Link]
[Link]
Contact: Martin Mulvihill
Melbourne University Community Garden Melbourne University Garden can be accessed all Free
Monash Road, Parkville, 3052 community garden times Open to everyone

PARKVILLE
mucgarden@[Link] Accessible to students,
[Link] ex-students and locals to
[Link]/[Link] participate in food growing
and workshops.
COMMUNITY GARDENS

WHO WHAT WHEN COST AND CONDITIONS

South Port Uniting Church Simply living community Open all year round Everyone is welcome to
144 Bridge Street, Port Melbourne, 3207 garden (see Food Education section join in the activities held in
and around the garden or

PORT MELBOURNE
9690 1188 The Simply Living Community for information about
[Link]@[Link] Garden in the church grounds workshops) simply enjoy the space. We
[Link] is open all year round. It invite the community to pick
Contact: Janet Hoare includes an edible garden herbs and vegetables but ask
with herbs, vegetables and people to only take as much
fruit, community composting as they need. Contributions
bays and seating in shade of time, expertise, materials,
and sun. compost scraps or donations
are welcome.
Southbank Sustainability Group Communal Garden Sat Free
Boyd Community Hub and Orchard 10am - 1st and 3rd Saturday Garden and orchard are
207 City Road, Southbank, 3006 Providing local residents with of the month accessible to everyone
[Link]/SouthbankSustainabilityGroup the opportunity to garden The group meets to catch up Those wanting to help work

SOUTHBANK
southbanksustainability@[Link] and grow herbs. on sustainability issues over in the garden work, please
coffee and then tend to the contact the group
garden No prior experience is
Contact the group required
beforehand if there are any
changes to the times and
other events
Veg Out Community Gardens St Kilda Inc. Veg Out community gardens Check website for times Open to everyone
Corner of Shakespeare Grove and Chaucer Street, Veg Out is an organic, ‘Friend’ membership

ST KILDA
St Kilda, 3182 chemical free community costs $15
hello@[Link] garden run by volunteers. Concession $10
[Link] Become a Friend of the
garden by registering online.

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Public housing LOCATION ADDRESS

community gardens program Alfred Street 33 Alfred Street, North Melbourne
Do you live in public housing and wish to access a community Buncle Street Corner Buncle and Mark Streets,
garden? Cultivating Community currently supports 21 public North Melbourne
housing community gardens as well as non-public housing
gardens. Funding comes from the Victorian Government Crown Street 29 Crown Street, Flemington
through the public housing section of the Department of Emerald Street 24 Emerald Street, Collingwood
Human Services.
Fitzroy 125 Napier Street, Fitzroy
Listed right of page are the public housing community gardens (Asherton Gardens Estate)
in inner Melbourne. You must be a public housing resident to
Flemington 120 Racecourse Road, Flemington
use these gardens and many require key access. Access times
vary for each garden. Highett Street Cnr Belgium Ave and Vere Street,
Richmond
For more information contact
Ben Liney on (03) 9429 3084 or Hoddle Street 229 229 Hoddle Street, Collingwood
benliney@[Link]
Hoddle Street 253 40 Harmsworth Street, Collingwood
Or visit the website at [Link]
Holmes Street 1 Holmes Street, Northcote

Interested in growing your own food? Inkerman Street 150 Inkerman Street, St Kilda
King Street 25 and 27 King Street, Prahran
• Save energy and water, reduce waste and live sustainably: (three small gardens)
[Link]/energysaver
Lennox Street 13 Lennox Street, Richmond
• Find out how to develop and manage a community or
neighbourhood garden [Link]/greenspaces Lygon Street 530 Lygon Street, Carlton

• Find out how to plant and maintain gardens on nature strips Milarri 258 Malvern Road, South Yarra
and medium strips through these street garden guidelines Neill Street 478 Drummond Street, Carlton
[Link]/greenspaces
Park Towers 255 Bank Street, South Melbourne
• Find out about ways to play a role in greening our city,
whether through green roofs or vertical green walls Union Street 49 Union Street, Windsor
[Link]/greencity Wingate Avenue 22-24 Wingate Avenue, Ascotvale
FRESH FOOD
AND GROCERIES
Love Melbourne’s markets,
their fresh produce and
being able to speak to
growers and producers?
Or want to know how you
can buy ethical fresh food
and groceries without
going to a supermarket?
There are a number of
options in Melbourne
to access fresh, locally
produced fresh food and
groceries.

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Fresh food markets Food delivery

We’re fortunate in Melbourne to have a number of fresh food Get groceries delivered to your home with these programs,
markets operate regularly at public locations. These often allow which offer online ordering and home delivery of locally-grown
farmers and food producers to sell their fresh produce direct produce. If you prefer to shop at the major supermarkets, Coles
to the community, often for less than you’d pay in the grocery and Woolworths, also offer home delivery services.
store or supermarket. If you go towards the closing time of the
For Coles, call 1800 455 400 or visit the Coles website
market, some vendors may sell their remaining perishable
[Link]
items at a discount. Entry is free to most markets, or it’s a gold
coin donation. For Woolworths, call 1300 666 377 or visit the Woolworths
website [Link]
Melbourne Farmers Markets are dedicated to Victorian food
and producers, regional food cultures, seasonal produce,
biodiversity, sustainable farming practices and the strengthening
of relationships between the consumer and the producer.
All upcoming markets are listed on their website [Link]

Food cooperatives
A food cooperative (or ‘co-op’) is a group of people who get
together to buy food in bulk direct from wholesalers or from
farmers. Co-ops operate like grocery stores that is collectively
started, owned and run by its members. By buying in bulk, co-op
members are able to get fresh, quality food at reduced prices.
Buying ‘bulk’ doesn’t mean you have to buy lots of it, just come
in and refill your container and pay by weight.
Most co-ops specialise in natural, organic and locally grown
foods. Members usually pay an annual fee which goes towards
the co-ops running costs.
FRESH FOOD AND GROCERIES

WHO WHAT WHEN COST AND CONDITIONS

Melbourne Farmers Market Collingwood Farmers’ Sat Adults $2

St Heliers Street, Market 8am - 1pm To support projects at

ABBOTSFORD
Abbotsford, 3067 Open 2nd Saturday Collingwood Children’s Farm.
9419 0826 of each month Free entry for children.
info@[Link] or marketing@[Link]
[Link]
Contact: MFM office

Melbourne Farmers Market Slow Food Melbourne Sat Gold coin donation
St Heliers Street, Farmers Market 8am - 1pm

ABBOTSFORD
Abbotsford, 3067 Open 4th Saturday
9419 0826 of each month
info@[Link] or marketing@[Link]
[Link]
Contact: MFM office

Melbourne Farmers Market Gasworks Farmers’ Markets Sat Free entry

21 Graham Street, 8am - 1pm

ALBERT PARK
Albert Park, 3206 Open 3rd Saturday
9419 0826 of each month
info@[Link] or marketing@[Link]
[Link]
Contact: MFM office

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WHO WHAT WHEN COST AND CONDITIONS

Brunswick Uniting Church Brunswick Uniting food Sat $5 membership

212- 214 Sydney Road, co-operative 10am and 12pm

BRUNSWICK
Brunswick, 3056 Reduces packaging and, 3rd Saturday of each month
0431 193 810 where possible, purchases
[Link] organic and Australian grown
Contact: Peter Blair foods and to care for the earth
as a cooperative community.

Urban Orchard Urban Orchard Sat Members of the project

BRUNSWICK EAST
Stewart Street and Roberts Street, A collection of folk from over 10am - 1pm (when CERES leave their excess fruit,
Brunswick East, 3057 200 households across the market is open) vegetables, herbs etc on the
urbanorchard@[Link] inner northern suburbs of swap table and take produce
Contact: April Melbourne who swap and others have dropped off
share excess produce from Visit the stall on market day
their backyard gardens. to get involved

Melbourne Farmers Market Carlton Farmers’ Market Sat Entry to the market is by
Corner of Palmerston and Drummond Streets, 8am and 1pm gold coin donation which

CARLTON
Carlton, 3053 1st Saturday of each month supports the school’s
9419 0826 programs
info@[Link] or marketing@[Link]
[Link]
Contact: MFM office

The Community Grocer Fresh Produce Market Fri Free Entry

478 Drummond Street Non profit social enterprise 8am - 12pm

CARLTON
Carlton, 3053 that runs weekly fresh
russell@[Link] produce markets with a focus
[Link] on community, quality
Contact: Russell Shields and affordability
0400 939 243
FRESH FOOD AND GROCERIES

WHO WHAT WHEN COST AND CONDITIONS

Friends of The Earth Food co-op and cafe Daily Low cost foods and meals
312 Smith Street, Provides affordable, locally 10am - 6pm Monday - Friday Annual membership for
Collingwood, 3066 grown, organic food. Bring 10am - 5pm Saturdays Co-op is available. Members

COLLINGWOOD
9417 4382 your own bags and containers 11am - 4pm Sundays get a 5% discount and
[Link] or cup for take away tea (Café opens at 12pm) volunteers a 15% discount
Contact: Beth Cameron and coffee. The café also Closed public holidays off their shopping in the
offers cheap, vegan meals co-op. If you are interested
with gluten free options. in volunteering, visit the
Lunchtime meals from 12pm website.
using food from the co-op.
Flemington Farmers Market Flemington Farmers’ Market Sun Free entry
169-175 Mount Alexander Road, Stallholders sell fresh food 9am - 1pm

FLEMINGTON
Flemington, 3031 and local produce, all grown Closed over Christmas
0407 411 198 and made themselves.
info@[Link]
[Link]
Contact: Don Linke

Ceres Fair Food Fair Food delivery service Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri See website for pricing and

GREATER MELBOURNE
8673 6288 Delivers fair, fresh food 9am - 7pm delivery fees for your area
info@[Link] and groceries throughout
[Link] Melbourne.
Contact: Shell (Customer Service)
8am to 5pm, Mon to Fri

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WHO WHAT WHEN COST AND CONDITIONS

Queen Victoria Market Queen Victoria Market - Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat Free entry
Corner of Victoria Street and Elizabeth Street, fresh produce Tuesdays: 6am - 2pm
Melbourne, 3000 Melbourne’s largest market Thursdays: 6am - 2pm

MELBOURNE
9320 5822 and historic landmark, where Fridays: 6am - 5pm
[Link] you can shop for everything Saturdays: 6am - 3pm
from Australian fruit and Sundays: 9am - 4pm
vegetables, and local and Check website for public
imported gourmet foods, holiday closures and Winter
to cosmetics, clothing Markets on Wednesday nights
and souvenirs.
Melbourne Farmers Market Farmers’ Market at the Wed Free entry
University of Melbourne, University of Melbourne 10.30am - 2.30pm

PARKVILLE
Parkville, 3010 Every Wednesday
9419 0826 during semester
info@[Link] or marketing@[Link]
[Link]
Contact: MFM office

Melbourne University Food Co-op University of Melbourne Wed, Thu, Fri Low cost
food co-op

PARKVILLE
Level 1 Union House, 10am - 3pm
University of Melbourne, The co-op sells lunch and
Parkville, 3010 seasonal, fresh, local produce
9347 8716 at affordable prices.
yourfoodcoop@[Link] Member run.

Prahran Market Prahran Market Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat Free entry
163 Commercial Road, Selling high quality fruit and 7am - 5pm

PRAHRAN
South Yarra, 3141 veg, a wide range of certified Sun
8290 8220 organic produce, sustainable
10am - 3pm
management@[Link] seafood, free range meat,
Check website for public
[Link] poultry and more.
holiday closures
FRESH FOOD AND GROCERIES

WHO WHAT WHEN COST AND CONDITIONS

Gleadell Street Market Gleadell Street Market Sat Free entry

Gleadell Street, Every Saturday Gleadell 7am - 1pm

RICHMOND
Richmond, 3121 St is closed to traffic and Closed Easter Saturday,
03 9205 5555 becomes a farmer’s market ANZAC day (if on a Saturday)
info@[Link] selling seasonal fruits and and for 1-2 weeks over
[Link] vegetables, fresh bread, Christmas/New Year
herbs, flowers and gourmet
delights.
South Melbourne Market South Melbourne Market Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun Free entry

SOUTH MELBOURNE
Corner of Coventry Street A quintessential village 8am - 4pm
and Cecil Street, market, a place where people closes 5pm on Fridays
South Melbourne, 3205 come not only to purchase
9209 6295 fresh local food, but to meet,
[Link] eat, drink, shop, discover,
share and connect.

Veg Out St Kilda Farmers Market Veg Out St Kilda Sat Free entry
Corner of Shakespeare Grove Farmers’ Market 7.30am - 1pm

ST KILDA
and Chaucer Street Directly supporting primary 1st Saturday of each month
St Kilda, 3182 producers from around the
hello@[Link] state, selling both certified
[Link] organic and conventional
produce.

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City of Melbourne’s
meals service
Do you or someone you know need help preparing meals at
home? Older people or younger people with disabilities in the
municipality may be eligible to access City of Melbourne’s home
delivered meal service. The service can cater for specific dietary
needs and assistance with meal preparation is also available.
When: Meals delivered five days a week and weekend meals
can be delivered on Fridays.
Cost: Cost for a three course meal is $8.10
Who: Clients need to be eligible for either the Home
and Community Care Program for Younger People
(HACC PYP) or the Community Home Support Program
(CHSP). Available for people who are unable to prepare
meals at home.
For more information, contact City of Melbourne
on (03) 9658 9658 or visit the City of Melbourne website
[Link]
FOOD RESCUE
How do you donate Food?
If you’d like to donate
food, please contact the
services directly to find
out their specific donation
requirements.
There are also larger
organisations that
collect surplus food for
human consumption.
The following is a list of
collectors that provide this
service within the City of
Melbourne.

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WHO WHAT

Fareshare FareShare rescues food that would otherwise go to waste and cooks
it into free, nutritious meals for people in need. FareShare collects

ABBOTTSFORD
1-7 South Audley Street,
Abbottsford, 3067 surplus food from supermarkets, wholesalers, manufacturers and
9428 0044 farms and with the support of around 1000 volunteers cooks into
[Link] ready to eat meals including casseroles, pastas, curries and savoury
pastries. FareShare meals are distributed to more than front line 400
charities around Victoria including soup vans, homeless shelters,
women’s refuges and community food banks. Please note, FareShare
does not distribute meals directly and cannot support individuals.
Foodbank Victoria Foodbank rescues food and grocery items from across the supply

YARRAVILLE
4/2 Somerville Road, chain, including from manufacturers, retailers, wholesalers, farmers,
Yarraville, 3013 importers and exporters. It also accepts donations of non-perishable
9362 8300 food and grocery items from individuals and organisations who host
info@[Link] food drives, and partners with companies who donate ingredients
[Link] and services so it can produce essential pantry staples that are in
short supply.

OZ Harvest Melbourne OzHarvest is the leading food rescue organisation in Australia,

PORT MELBOURNE
850 Lorimer Street, collecting quality excess food from commercial outlets and
Port Melbourne, 3207 delivering it direct to more than 900 charities who support people
9999 5070 in need across Australia.
[Link]@[Link]
[Link]

SecondBite SecondBite breaks down barriers to people’s access of healthy food

KENSINGTON
93 Northern Road by working with more than 1400 community food programs across
Heidelberg West VIC 3081 Australia to redistribute rescued food to those who need it most.
1800 263 283
admin@[Link]
[Link]
Contact: Jim Mullan
Food safety and how you can provide
free food in the City of Melbourne
If you offer a program or service that donates or provides free
food to the community, you must contact City of Melbourne’s
Health and Wellbeing branch on (03) 9658 9658 to discuss
your food safety requirements with one of our Environmental
Health Officers.

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