Community Food Guide Supporting people in the City of Melbourne to access, grow and use healthy food
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Community
Food Guide
Supporting people in the City of Melbourne
to access, grow and use healthy food
Community Food Guide
3 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 melbourne.vic.gov.au/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 melbourne.vic.gov.au/
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 (August 2017) 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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5 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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Foodbanks, parcels and vouchers 7
Who What When Cost and Conditions
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@carlton-uca.org and friendly welcome greet
carlton-uca.org those waiting for assistance.
Coordinator: Bruce Osmond, Emergency Relief
Anglicare - Mission House Food relief - food bank and Tue and Thu Free
122 Napier Street food parcels 1.30pm - 3.30pm Must live in following
Fitzroy, 3065 Provides assistance to people postcodes: 3000, 3051, 3053,
FITZROY
9419 3288 or 0458 750 031 living in public housing and 3054, 3065, 3066, 3067,
anglicarevic.org.au rental properties with a 3068 and 3070
Coordinator: Rev. Louise Lang Healthcare Card.
Anglicare - St Marks Church Community Centre Food parcels Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri Free
250 George Street Proving comfort and stability 12pm - 3pm Rough sleepers and people
Fitzroy, 3065 in the form of food parcels experiencing chronic
FITZROY
9419 3288 or 0458 750 031 and financial assistance homelessness
anglicarevic.org.au for people experiencing
Coordinator: Rev. Louise Lang homelessness.
Collingwood Cottage Food Bank Collingwood Cottage Food Fri Free
All Saints Church Bank 9am - 12pm Open to everyone
King William St, Fitzroy, 3065 Food products are distributed Must register after 9am for
FITZROY
9481 7333 to local people in need each a number and collect parcel
office@olsc.org.au Friday. Temporary location at after 12pm.
olsc.org.au King William Street until 2018. Closed on Good Friday and
for 6 weeks over Christmas.
Who What When Cost and Conditions
Presbyterian and Scots Church Joint Mission Food parcels Tue Free
(Flemington Mission)
FLEMINGTON
Every Tuesday there is coffee, 10am - 1pm, 1st and 3rd Open to everyone
St Stephen’s Church Hall conversation,clothes, blankets Tuesday of the month.
28 Norwood Street, Flemington, 3031 and books. Food relief is Closed public holidays and
9376 3777 provided 1st and 3rd Tuesday from Christmas to end of
philip.court@scotschurch.com of the month. January.
Contact: Philip Court, Minister
Asylum Seeker Resource Centre (ASRC) Food bank / pantry Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri Free
214-218 Nicholson Street, Footscray, 3011 Food bank/pantry with 10am - 5pm Contact ASRC Asylum seekers, refugees
FOOTSCRAY
9326 6066 perishable and non- for details on closure during who are members of the
food@asrc.org.au perishable items available. public holidays ASRC only
Anglicare - The Lazarus Centre Food parcels Daily Free
St Peters Eastern Hill, Proving comfort and stability 7.30am - 9am Homeless people aged over
MELBOURNE
15 Gisborne Street, Melbourne, 3000 in the form of food parcels 18
9419 3288 or 0458 750 031 and financial assistance
anglicarevic.org.au for people experiencing
Contact: Rev. Louise Lang, Coordinator homelessness
RISE Refugee Food bank Thu and Sat Free
Level 1, 247 Flinders Lane, Melbourne, 3000 The RISE Food Bank aims Thu: 9am - 5pm Refugees and asylum seekers
9639 8623 to address the initial critical Sat: 10.30am - 1pm
MELBOURNE
admin@riserefugee.org needs of refugees and asylum
riserefugee.org seekers by providing access
Contact: Ramish to free dry food, fresh fruits
and vegetables. Donations
welcome - see website for
items needed.
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Foodbanks, parcels and vouchers 9
Who What When Cost and Conditions
Salvation Army The Marketplace Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri Free
69 Bourke Street, Melbourne, 3000 The Marketplace offers a wide 9.30am - 12pm Concession card or ID may
9653 3299 selection of food and other Closed public holidays be required
MELBOURNE
salvationarmy.org.au necessities to those who
Contact: Anthony McEvoy, Project 614 need them most.
Returned Servicemen’s League, 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@rslvic.com.au or Allied Forces and for
rslvic.com.au their dependants who
Contact: Jeff Jackson, Manager Pensions are experiencing financial
Advocacy and Welfare Support hardship.
UnitingCare Hotham Mission Food for Thought: youth Wed Free
North Melbourne Community Centre food assistance program 9am - 2pm Referrals made through
NORTH MELBOURNE
49-53 Buncle Street, North Melbourne, 3051 Not a drop-in service. Food organisations. Aimed
9326 8245 parcels are delivered to at refugees and asylum
alex.johnson@hothammission.org.au organisations. seekers, students and people
hothammission.org.au experiencing homelessness.
Contact: Alex Johnson or Beth Stewart-Wright,
Youth Programs Coordinators
Who What When Cost and Conditions
HOPE Prahran at St Matthew’s Anglican Church Food assistance Mon, Tue, Thu Free
157A High Street, Prahran, 3181 Providing non-perishable Mon: 10am - 1pm Open to everyone
9510 3326 food and other groceries to Tue: 10am - 2pm
hopeprahran@stmatts.com.au people in need. Thur: 10am - 12.30pm
PRAHRAN
stmatts.com.au Closed public holidays
Open House at St Peter and St Paul’s Food parcels Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri Free
Church Provides a range of services 11am - 3pm Open to everyone
SOUTH MELBOURNE
377 Dorcas Street, South Melbourne, 3205 to those in need in the area. Closed public holidays
9690 5895
sppchurch@hotmail.com
sppchurch.org.au
Contact: Julian Messina, CEO, Parish
Victorian Aids Council David William Fund Wed and Thu Free
51 Commercial Road, South Yarra, 3141 Provides food vouchers Wed: 10am - 4pm Recipients must provide
9863 0444 and other emergency Thur: 10am - 5pm proof of HIV status,
SOUTH YARRA
lynda.horn@vac.org.au financial assistance to Closed public holidays demonstrate receipt of Social
Contact: Lynda Horn, David Williams Fund people living with HIV who Security Benefit or Pension,
Coordinator are experiencing financial demonstrate financial
hardship. hardship, resident of Victoria,
provide a Centrelink income
statement.
1011 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
197 Danks Street, Albert Park, 3206 community meals Breakfast: 8.30am - 9.30am Open to everyone
ALBERT PARK
9699 5122 Vegetarian and vegan meals Lunch: 1pm - 2pm
info@harekrishnamelbourne.com.au are provided for those in Dinner: 6pm - 7pm
harekrishnamelbourne.com.au need.
Parish of the Parks Sunday suppers Sun Free
St Silas Church Hall Evening two-course meal is 5pm sharp Open to everyone
ALBERT PARK
99 Bridport Street, Albert Park, 3206 provided in the Church Hall Closed over Christmas and
9696 5116 for those struggling to eat. New Year
sundaysuppers@parishoftheparks.com.au All are made welcome. This
parishoftheparks.com.au service is run by volunteers.
Contact: Katherine Moore, Parish Office
Secretary
Brunswick Uniting Church The Olive Way - Wed Free (donations welcome)
212- 214 Sydney Road, Brunswick, 3056 community lunch 12.30pm Open to everyone
BRUNSWICK
0431 193 810 or 0414 319 649 A community kitchen Closed public holidays
brunswick.unitingchurch.org.au provides lunch on
Contact: Peter Blair or Glenice Cook, The Olive Wednesdays at 12.30. The
Way Coordinators cook provides a delicious
home style 2 course meal.
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 self-
cnlc.org.au referral.
info@cnlc.org.au
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Who What When Cost and Conditions
Carlton Senior Citizens Group Food with friends Wed $7.50
Kathleen Syme Community Centre Community lunch. 12pm - 1pm Older adults (55+)
CARLTON
251 Faraday Street, Carlton, 3053 Booking essential
9658 7310
Contact: Natalie Warren, Coordinator
Church of All Nations Community lunch Tue $2 donation
180 Palmerston Street, Carlton, 3053 Meals are nutritional, vary 11.30am - 1pm Open to everyone
9347 7077 weekly and include dessert. Closed public holidays
CARLTON
contact@carlton-uca.org
carlton-uca.org
Contact: Bruce Osmond, Coordinator
Emergency Relief
Mantra Lounge Pay what you can Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri Free (donations welcome)
167 Grattan Street, Carlton, 3053 Serving sustainable, vegan 7pm - 8pm Open to everyone
9036 2996 meals. Closed public holidays
CARLTON
press@mantralounge.com.au
mantralounge.com.au
Contact: Jennifer Rodriguez, Head Chef,
Cafe Manager
Carlton Neighbourhood Learning Centre Community lunch Thu $4 donation
CARLTON NORTH
20 Princes Street, Carlton North, 3054 Community lunch for people 12.45pm - 1.45pm Referrals and assessment
9347 2739 with mild disabilities. required to access the
info@cnlc.org.au program. Can be a self-
cnlc.org.au referral.Who What When Cost and Conditions
Collingwood Neighbourhood House Men’s breakfast Wed Free
COLLINGWOOD
253 Hoddle Street, Collingwood, 3066 10.30am - 11.30am Men only
9417 4856
cnh.bc.ca
Contact: Manager, Sue
Collingwood Neighbourhood House Community lunch Tue and Thu Cost of individual lunch:
COLLINGWOOD
253 Hoddle Street, Collingwood, 3066 Enjoy an inexpensive, 12pm $5 for seniors
9417 4856 delicious, healthy lunch $6.25 for adults
cnh.bc.ca while getting to know your $4 for students
Contact: Manager, Sue neighbours. $3.25 for children (COMMUNITY MEALS 15
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 8.30am - 3.30pm. Breakfast, Breakfasts cost $1 each,
9483 1323 or 1300 147 147 afternoon tea each day. The lunch and afternoon tea lunches $3 and afternoon tea
FITZROY
bacci@bsl.org.au kitchen is also the home base Sunday 10am to 2pm 20 cents. For over 65s and
bsl.org.au for cooking groups whose Closed public holidays members only, the annual
Contact: Robert Lorenzetto, Welfare Coordinator members learn to prepare membership fee is $50.
tasty, nutritious and low-cost
meals.
Missionaries of Charity Men’s Service, Fitzroy Men’s dinner Mon, Tue, Sat, Sun Free
Rear, 69 George Street , Fitzroy, 3065 4pm - 6pm Men 18+ only
FITZROY
9417 1704 Closed over Christmas and
Contact: Sister Jovier Easter
Open Table Open Table Visit website Free
125 Napier Street, Fitzroy, 3065 Weekly lunches in one of or contact Open Table for up Everyone is welcome at the
FITZROY
0403 218 123 the Brunswick, Fawkner, to date days and times free lunches, which aim to
hello@open-table.org Coburg, North Coburg, have a culturally diverse
open-table.org Carlton, Richmond or Fitzroy menu including halal,
Contact: Angela O’Toole, General Manager locations. vegetarian and vegan options
Society of St Vincent de Paul - soup vans Fitzroy soup van Daily Free
All Saints Church 7.45pm - 8.15pm Open to everyone
174 Brunswick Street, Fitzroy, 3065 Approximate arrival time
FITZROY
9895 5800
soupvans@svdp-vic.org.au
vinnies.org.au
Contact: Danusia Kaska, Soup Van
Operations ManagerWho What When Cost and Conditions
St Mary’s House of Welcome Community meals Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat $2 contribution is requested
165-169 Brunswick Street, Fitzroy, 3065 St Mary’s House of Welcome Breakfast: 8.30am - 9.45am Open to everyone
9417 6497 is a support centre for Morning Tea: 10.30am
FITZROY
admin@smhow.org.au disadvantaged people Lunch: 12pm - 1pm
smhow.org.au experiencing homelessness. Afternoon Tea: 3.30pm
Contact: Jason Keenan, Community Support Closed Wed and Sat from
Worker 1.30pm
Closed public holidays
North Fitzroy Seventh Day Adventist Church Open Door - North Fitzroy Tue, Thu, Sun Free
FITZROY NORTH
27 Alfred Crescent, Fitzroy North, 3068 soup kitchen 6.30pm - 7.30pm Open to everyone
0409 422 064
northfitzroyadventist.com
Contact: Tanya
St Brendan’s Catholic Parish The Flemington and Mon Free
103 Wellington Street, Flemington, 3031 Kensington community lunch 12pm - 1pm
FLEMINGTON
9376 7378 Closed public holidays
flemington@cam.org.au
stbrendansflemington.com.au
Contact: Sharon Kane
Asylum Seeker Resource Centre (ASRC) Community lunch Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri Free
214-218 Nicholson Street, Footscray, 3011 Nutritious hot lunches that 12.30pm Asylum seekers, refugees
FOOTSCRAY
9326 6066 are carefully planned to who are members of the
food@asrc.org.au ensure a well-balanced diet. ASRC members only
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Who What When Cost and Conditions
Society of St Vincent de Paul - soup vans Footscray soup van Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun Free
Whitten Oval, Corner Barkly Street and Gordon 8pm approximate arrival time Open to everyone
Street, Footscray, 3011
FOOTSCRAY
9895 5800
soupvans@svdp-vic.org.au
vinnies.org.au
Contact: Danusia Kaska, Soup Van Operations
Manager
Kensington Neighbourhood House Tuesday night social Tue Free
89 McCracken Street, Kensington, 3031 This monthly program 5.30pm - 8pm Women 55 years and over
9376 6366 provides food, social Operates last Tuesday of the
KENSINGTON
info@kenhouse.org.au engagement and month
kensingtonneighbourhoodhouse.com companionship for women
Contact: Carolyn Webster, Community aged 55+.
Development Worker
Kensington Neighbourhood House Wednesday lunch and bingo Wed $6 lunch, $2 bingo
89 McCracken Street, Kensington, 3031 Enjoy a two course meal and 12.30pm - 2pm Over 55
9036 2996 bingo in the company of this
KENSINGTON
info@kenhouse.org.au friendly social group.
kensingtonneighbourhoodhouse.com
Contact: Carolyn Webster, Community
Development WorkerWho What When Cost and Conditions
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, Melbourne, 3000 experiencing homelessness 11am BBQ on Fridays experiencing chronic
9419 3288 or 0458 750 031 with a nutritious breakfast homelessness
anglicarevic.org.au every day of the year.
Contact: Rev. Louise Lang, Coordinator
Many Rooms The Friday kitchen Fri Free
Multicultural Hub Free meals for disadvantaged 5.30pm - 8pm Must be over 18 years of age.
MELBOURNE
506 Elizabeth St, Melbourne, 3000 people and those Programs are focused on
0419 690 342 experiencing homelessness. needs of people experiencing
jimd@manyrooms.org.au homelessness, but also serves
manyrooms.org.au others on low incomes,
including pensioners.
Open Family Australia Open family Chatterbox Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat Free
(Open Family Chatterbox Bus or NOSH) Bus outreach service, snacks 9pm - 10pm Disadvantaged young people
MELBOURNE
St Paul’s Cathedral, Corner Flinders Street and and tea/coffee. Closed public holidays aged 12-25
Swanston Street, Melbourne, 3000
1300 669 600
info@openfamily.com.au
openfamily.com.au/
Contact: Anthony
Salvation Army Hamodova Cafe Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri Free
69 Bourke Street, Melbourne, 3000 A welcoming community 9am - 1pm Open to everyone
MELBOURNE
9653 3299 centre that provides breakfast Closed public holidays
salvationarmy.org.au and lunch, as well as support
Contact: Anthony McEvoy, Project 614 to people from all walks of
life, especially those living on
the margins of society.
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Who What When Cost and Conditions
St Vincent de Paul Society - Soup Vans Fitzroy soup van - Daily Free
Federation Square , Corner of Russell Street Federation Square 8.15pm - 8.45pm Open to everyone
MELBOURNE
and Flinders Street, Melbourne, 3000 Approximate arrival time
9895 5800
soupvans@svdp-vic.org.au
vinnies.org.au
Contact: Danusia Kaska, Soup Van Operations
Manager
St Vincent de Paul Society - Soup Vans Fitzroy soup van - Daily Free
Rebecca Walk (Spencer Street), Batman Park, Batman Park 8.30pm - 9pm Open to everyone
MELBOURNE
Melbourne, 3000 Approximate arrival time
9895 5800
soupvans@svdp-vic.org.au
vinnies.org.au
Contact: Danusia Kaska, Soup Van Operations
Manager
Many Rooms The Saturday kitchen Sat Free
NORTH MELBOURNE NORTH MELBOURNE
North Melbourne Community Centre, 49-53 Free meals for disadvantaged 8.45am - 3pm Does not serve those under
Buncle Street, North Melbourne, 3051 people and those 18. Programs are focused on
0419 690 342 experiencing homelessness. needs of people experiencing
jimd@manyrooms.org.au homelessness, but also serves
manyrooms.org.au others on low incomes,
including pensioners.
Ozanam Community Centre Ozanam Community Centre Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri $2 donation
268 Abbotsford Street, North Melbourne, 3051 Drop-in program and meals Breakfast: 9.15am - 10am Provides support to men and
9329 6733 service. Dietician available on Lunch: 12pm - 1pm women who are experiencing,
vincentcare.org.au 3rd Monday of the month. Closed public holidays or at risk of, homelessness,
Contact: Lauren Han, Volunteer Coordinator and/or socially excluded.Who What When Cost and Conditions
Society of St Vincent de Paul - Soup Vans Fitzroy soup van - North Daily Free
NORTH MELBOURNE
Corner Boundary Road and Macaulay Road, Melbourne 7pm - 7.30pm Open to everyone
North Melbourne, 3051 Approximate arrival time
9895 5800
soupvans@svdp-vic.org.au
vinnies.org.au
Contact: Danusia Kaska, Soup Van Operations
Manager
The Centre Drop-in morning tea Tue $4
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@centre.org.au on public holidays or school
centre.org.au 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, University of Melbourne, This member-run co-op sells 10am - 3pm Open to everyone
PARKVILLE
Parkville, 3010 lunch and seasonal, fresh,
9347 8716 local produce at affordable
yourfoodcoop@gmail.com prices.
Prahran City Mission Hartley’s community Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri Low cost meals
211 Chapel Street, Prahran, 3181 dining room 11am - 2pm Open to everyone
PRAHRAN
9692 9500 Serves hot breakfasts during Winter breakfast runs June to
prahranmission.org.au the winter months, and August, 7.30am - 9.30am
Contact: Michael Scott, Community Services weekday lunches to the
Manager economically and socially
disadvantaged.
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Who What When Cost and Conditions
Society of St Vincent de Paul - Soup Vans Collingwood soup van - Mon Free
Corner Hoddle Street and Wellington Parade Richmond 7.30pm Open to everyone
RICHMOND
Richmond, 3121 Approximate arrival time
9895 5800
soupvans@svdp-vic.org.au
vinnies.org.au
Contact: Danusia Kaska, Soup Van Operations
Manager
SOUTH MELBOURNE
Meals @ the Bridge Lifeline Inc. Meals at the bridge Fri, Sat Free
St Lukes Church Hall Serves meals to marginalised, Fri: 7.30pm Aimed at people who are
210 Dorcas Street, South Melbourne socially disadvantaged Sat: 4.30pm experiencing homelessness,
9836 7040 or 0402 252041 people and those Closed public holidays are marginalised or socially
contact@mealsatthebridge.org experiencing homelessness. disadvantaged
mealsatthebridge.org
Contact: Michael Carter, CEO
Open House at St. Peter and St. Paul’s Breakfast, BBQ lunch, dinner Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri Free
Church
SOUTH MELBOURNE
and tea/coffee Mon - Tues: dinner 5pm, Open to everyone
377 Dorcas Street, South Melbourne, 3205 Provides a range of services tea/coffee 11am - 3pm
9690 5895 to those in need in the area. Wed: breakfast 10am,
sppchurch@hotmail.com tea/coffee 11am - 3pm
sppchurch.org.au Thur: tea/coffee 11am - 3pm
Contact: Julian Messina, CEO, Parish Fri: BBQ lunch 12.30pm,
tea/coffee 11am - 3pm
Closed public holidays
South Yarra Senior Citizens Centre Senior Citizen Centres, Fri $7.50
SOUTH YARRA
65 Toorak Road West, South Yarra, 3141 Food with Friends 12pm for lunch, 2nd Senior citizens 55+
9820 2760 Three course meals from and 4th Friday of the month.
Contact: Farhad Malhai different cuisines for older Closed public holidays
adults in the City of Melbourne’s
Senior Citizen Centres.Who What When Cost and Conditions
St Vincent de Paul Society - Soup Vans Fitzroy soup van Daily Free
- Southbank
SOUTHBANK
Hanover House, 52 Haig Street, Southbank, 3205 9pm - 9.30pm Open to everyone
9895 5800 Approximate arrival time
soupvans@svdp-vic.org.au
vinnies.org.au
Contact: Danusia Kaska, Soup Van Operations
Manager
Sacred Heart Mission - Community Meals Meals program Daily Free
87 Grey Street, St Kilda, 3182 Provides hearty, nutritious Breakfast: 8.30am - 10.30am Open to everyone
ST KILDA
9537 1166 meals to people who are Lunch: 11.45am - 1.15pm
info@sacredheartmission.org socially disadvantaged and
sacredheartmission.org isolated or experiencing
homelessness.
Sacred Heart Mission - Community Meals Women’s lunch Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri Free
Sacred Heart Mission Women’s House Provides a safe and 11.30am - 3pm Women only
ST KILDA
65 Robe Street, St Kilda, 3182 supportive environment for
9537 1166 women from diverse cultures
info@sacredheartmission.org and backgrounds, who are
sacredheartmission.org experiencing homelessness
or are at risk of becoming
homeless.
St Kilda Baptist Community Kitchen St Kilda community kitchen Mon Free
9 Pakington Street, St Kilda, 3182 Distribution of food 6pm Open to everyone
ST KILDA
0412 383 162 donations. Closed all of January and
Contact: Ross Dickson, Coordinator public holidays
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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
(opposite Luna Park) anyone from the Aboriginal Closed public holidays Islander
Corner of Shakespeare Grove and Chaucer and Torres Strait Islander
ST KILDA
Street, St Kilda, 3182 community.
9525 1300
Contact: Mark, Indigenous Access Coordinator
St Vincent de Paul Society - Soup Vans Fitzroy soup van Daily Free
- West Melbourne
WEST MELBOURNE
Queen Victoria Market (Car Park), Peel Street, 9.15pm - 9.45pm Open to everyone
West Melbourne, 3003 Approximate arrival time
9895 5800
soupvans@svdp-vic.org.au
vinnies.org.au
Contact: Danusia Kaska, Soup Van Operations
Manager
cohealth Cafe meals program Available during regular cafe $2 buys a meal to the value
VARIOUS LOCATIONS
Participating cafes in various locations in Subsidised meals at local opening hours, check with of $10
Melbourne. cafes for people experiencing individual businesses People experiencing
(03) 9448 5536 or 1300 022 247 homelessness. Participants can get one homelessness.
susan.whitelock@cohealth.org.au meal a day, every day of the Must be a member of the
cohealth.org.au week. Members can choose program. To enquire about
Contact: Susan Whitelock breakfast, lunch or dinner. membership, contact the
program worker.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 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 35 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.
2425 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.
Who What When Cost and Conditions
Collingwood Children’s Farm School tours Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri $7 per person
18 St Heliers Street, Abbotsford, 3067 Farm tours last approximately Farm tours commence Open to everyone - aimed at
9417 5806 two hours. Children can learn at 10am. Afternoon farm children and students
ABBOTSFORD
staff@farm.org.au from trained staff how to tours can be arranged by
farm.org.au milk a cow, bottle-feed the appointment.
Contact: Anita Stec lambs (seasonal), correctly Check website for school
approach and handle farm holiday programs.
animals and sustainable
landcare principles.
Collingwood Children’s Farm Volunteer gardening Tue Free
18 St Heliers Street, Abbotsford, 3067 sessions Every Tuesday afternoon, Those aged 18+ need to have
9417 5806 Keen gardeners or those from 1.30pm except during a valid Working With Children
ABBOTSFORD
staff@farm.org.au who’d like to learn more the school holidays Check
farm.org.au about gardening can join in
Contact: Anita Stec these volunteer sessions to
learn more about land care
and harvesting fruit and
vegetables.
Brotherhood of St Laurence - Coolibah Centre Cooking groups and Mon and Tue Free
67a Brunswick Street, Fitzroy, 3065 gardening classes Cooking For members.
9483 1323 or 1300 147 147 Held in Coolibah’s vegetable Monday: 9.30am - 11.30am Over 65s only, annual
bacci@bsl.org.au patch and community Gardening membership costs $50
FITZROY
bsl.org.au kitchen. Tuesday: 9.30am - 11.30am
Contact: Robert Lorenzetto Closed public holidays
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Who What When Cost and Conditions
Cultivating Community Fitzroy Community Daily Free
Napier Street, Fitzroy, 3065 Food Centre Kitchen available for use Open to everyone
9429 3084 Located at the Fitzroy by community groups and
peta@cultivatingcommunity.org.au community garden, the social enterprises 9am -
FITZROY
Contact: Peta Christensen programs offered through 5pm on weekdays and by
the kitchen help people appointment on weekends.
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.
cohealth cohealth nutrition Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri Open to everyone
12 Gower Street, Kensington, 3031 education and support 9am - 4.30pm Fees may apply
8378 3515 Access by referral from health Closed public holidays
KENSINGTON
susan.whitelock@cohealth.org.au professional or contact us
cohealth.org.au directly.
Contact: Sujata Joshi
cohealth cohealth nutrition education Mon, Thu, Fri Free
53 Victoria Street, Melbourne, 3000 and support 10am - 4pm Refugees and asylum seekers,
9448 5536 Drop-in service available. Closed public holidays Aboriginal and Torres Strait
MELBOURNE
susan.whitelock@cohealth.org.au Islander people and people
cohealth.org.au experiencing homelessness
Contact: Susan WhitelockWho What When Cost and Conditions
Queen Victoria Market School tours at Queen Contact QVM for details on Approximately $12 per
Corner of Victoria Street and Elizabeth Street, Victoria Market when tours run and bookings person
Melbourne, 3000 Enjoy a fun educational tour Students
MELBOURNE
9320 5822 through the historic Queen
qvm.com.au Victoria Market. On this one
Contact: Carmen hour guided tour, students
have the opportunity to learn
about fresh produce and how it
gets from the farm to the plate.
Queen Victoria Market Foodie tours Tue, Thu, Sat $69 per person
Corner of Victoria Street and Elizabeth Street, Guided 90 minute tour. Tours run at 9am and 11am Open to everyone
MELBOURNE
Melbourne, 3000 Discover amazing stories Closed public holidays
9320 5822 about the Market’s history,
qvm.com.au learn secret shopping tips
Contact: Carmen and get to know some of the
traders.
NORTH Melbourne
YMCA Victoria - Nutrition seminars Information on time Free
North Melbourne Community Centre Quarterly seminars on provided closer to seminar Open to everyone
49-53 Buncle Street, North Melbourne , 3051 popular nutrition issues.
9320 4700
Hanna.Tadesse@ymca.org.au
melbourne.vic.gov.au/
Contact: Hanna Tadesse
The Social Food Project Farmer to table cooking Workshops run on an $100 per person
53/26-36 High Street, Northcote, 3070 workshops ad hoc basis Booking essential
NORTHCOTE
0412 342 504 Brings together food See website for more
benmac@socialfoodproject.com producers and eaters in a fun, information
socialfoodproject.com interactive cooking class.
Contact: Ben McMenamin
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Who What When Cost and Conditions
Melbourne University Community Garden Food growing workshops Various times and days Free
Monash Road, Parkville, 3052 and working bees Visit Facebook page for
PARKVILLE
mucgarden@gmail.com Accessible to students, upcoming events
facebook.com/MU.CommunityGarden ex-students and locals to
mucgarden.weebly.com participate in food growing
and workshops.
South Port Uniting Church Kitchen Mates and Grow Wed, Fri $2 - $7
PORT MELBOURNE
144 Bridge Street, Port Melbourne, 3207 and Eat Grow and Eat: 1.30pm - 3pm, Open to everyone, bookings
9690 1188 Social cooking using garden 1st Wednesday of the month required
janet.hoare@southportuniting.org.au produce. (not January)
spuc.org.au Kitchen Mates: 11am - 1.30pm
Contact: Janet Hoare every second Friday
South Port Uniting Church Seasonal gardening Wed Open to everyone
PORT MELBOURNE
144 Bridge Street, Port Melbourne, 3207 activities Gardening for beginners
9690 1188 Gardening workshops for to experts: 11.30am - 1pm.
janet.hoare@southportuniting.org.au beginners to experts. Gardening for preschool
spuc.org.au Gloves and tools provided. families (school term time):
Contact: Janet Hoare 1.15pm - 2pm.
South Melbourne Market The Neff Market Kitchen Various times and days Various prices
SOUTH MELBOURNE
Corner of Coventry Street and Cecil Street Offering a range of classes Visit website for further Bookings essential via
South Melbourne, 3205 at differing levels of skill and details website or phone
9209 6295 price point, The Neff Market
smm@portphilip.vic.gov.au Kitchen brings together some
southmelbournemarket.com.au of Melbourne’s best chefs with
Contact: Meg Dallalana people who are passionate
about cooking in an innovative
culinary space.Who What When Cost and Conditions
Prahran Market Hidden gem market tours Sat Free
163 Commercial Road, South Yarra, 3141 A guided tour, fantastic 12pm first Saturday of every Open to everyone.
8290 8220 Prahran Market shopping bag, month Bookings must be made
SOUTH YARRA
stefanie.mullin@prahranmarket.com.au exclusive market insights and in advance. Tours will only
prahranmarket.com.au more. run with a minimum of two
Contact: Stefanie Mullin participants. See website for
details.
Star Health Gardening veg out group Wed Free
Corner of Shakespeare Grove and Chaucer Food growing classes. 10.30am - 12pm every Referral may be required.
Street, St Kilda, 3182 second Wednesday (may Transport can be arranged.
ST KILDA
9525 1300 be cancelled due to wet
ihoward@starhealth.org.au weather)
Contact: Imogen Howard
Permablitz Melbourne Permablitz Various times and days Free
permablitz@gmail.com Permablitz is an informal Visit website for further Open to everyone, regardless
VARIOUS LOCATIONS
permablitz.com gathering where people details of skill level or physical
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.
3031 Dietician outreach services Do you know someone who needs advice and direction about their nutrition? Cohealth runs dietician 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 Dieticians 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 9677 0800 or 1300 022 247 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
Docklands Community Garden Community garden Garden is publicly accessible Free
Geographe Street, Docklands, 3008 Food growing, working bees at all times Open to everyone, however
0408 818 980 and workshops. mostly aimed at Docklands
DOCKLANDS
activators@docklandsgarden.org residents and workers
docklandsgarden.org
Contact: Greg Wise
East Melbourne Community Garden Community garden Open during daylight hours Fees set each year by the
Sinclair’s Cottage, Fitzroy Gardens, East Community garden for East Committee of Management
EAST MELBOURNE
Melbourne, 3002 Melbourne residents. To Must be a resident of East
eastmelbcommgarden@gmail.com be placed on the waiting 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 for members
67a Brunswick Street, Fitzroy, 3065 (see Food Education section The centre is open from Over 65s only. Annual
9483 1323 or 1300 147 147 for information about 8.30am to 3.30pm. On membership costs $50
bacci@bsl.org.au classes). Sunday and public holidays
FITZROY
bsl.org.au the hours are 10am to 2pm.
Contact: Robert Lorenzetto The centre is closed on
Saturdays.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@ymca.org.au opportunity for local
KENSINGTON
kensingtonassociation.org.au 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 by
321 Arden Street, Kensington, 3031 Community Garden accessible at all times members
9376 6367 This street garden was To enquire about
loretta.c@kenhouse.org.au built and maintained with membership or to volunteer
KENSINGTON
kensingtonneighbourhoodhouse.com support from business owner your time, contact
Contact: Loretta Curtin Frank Menis, Flemington Kensington Neighbourhood
Community Bank, City House.
of Melbourne and Living
Learning Australia. Fruit trees
will be planted on the corner
of Arden and Lloyd Streets.
Open to new members.
Kensington Neighbourhood House Community herb share Garden can be accessed $20 annual membership
program and community all times
KENSINGTON
89 McCracken Street, Kensington, 3031 Open to everyone
9376 6366 garden
kensingtonneighbourhoodhouse.com Shared planter boxes
info@kenhouse.org.au with freshly grown herbs
Contact: Carolyn Webster, Community accessible to members.
Development Worker
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Who What When Cost and Conditions
Melbourne University Community Garden Melbourne University Garden can be accessed all Free
Monash Road, Parkville, 3052 community garden times Open to everyone
PARKVILLE
mucgarden@gmail.com Accessible to students,
mucgarden.weebly.com ex-students and locals to
facebook.com/MU.CommunityGarden participate in food growing
and workshops.
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
janet.hoare@southportuniting.org.au Garden in the church grounds workshops) simply enjoy the space. We
spuc.org.au 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.
Boyd Community Hub Boyd planter boxes Open to public access Free
SOUTHBANK
207 City Road, Southbank, 3006 Providing local residents with Open to everyone
9658 8317 the opportunity to garden
boyd@melbourne.vic.gov.au and grow herbs.
melbourne.vic.gov.au
Contact: Nadine Ford
Veg Out Community Gardens St Kilda Inc. Veg Out community gardens 9am - 4pm in winter Open to everyone
Corner of Shakespeare Grove and Chaucer Street, Veg Out is an organic, 9am - 6pm in summer ‘Friend’ membership costs
ST KILDA
St Kilda, 3182 chemical free community $15
hello@vegout.org.au garden run by volunteers.
vegout.org.au Become a Friend of the
Contact: Hugh or Sally garden by registering online.Public housing Location Address
community gardens program Alfred Street 33 Alfred Street
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
housing community gardens as well as non-public housing Crown Street 29 Crown Street
gardens. Funding comes from the Victorian Government
through the public housing section of the Department of Emerald Street 24 Emerald Street
Human Services. Fitzroy 125 Napier Street
Listed right of page are the public housing community gardens (Asherton Gardens Estate)
in inner Melbourne. You must be a public housing resident to use Flemington 120 Racecourse Road
these gardens and many require key access. Access times vary
for each garden. Gronn Place End Gronn Place
For more information contact Highett Street 139 Highett Street
Ben Liney on (03) 9429 3084 or
benliney@cultivatingcommunity.org.au Hoddle Street 229 229 Hoddle Street
Or visit the website at cultivatingcommunity.org.au Hoddle Street 253 253 Hoddle Street
Holmes Street 1 Holmes Street
Interested in growing your own food?
Inkerman Street 150 Inkerman Street
• Save energy and water, reduce waste and live sustainably:
melbourne.vic.gov.au/energysaver King Street 25 King Street
(three small gardens)
• Find out how to get funding support through a community
grant to set up a community or neighborhood garden Lennox Street 13 Lennox Street
melbourne.vic.gov.au/greenspaces Lygon Street 530 Lygon Street
• Find out how to plant and maintain gardens on nature strips
Neill Street 140 Neill Street
and medium strips through these street garden guidelines
melbourne.vic.gov.au/greenspaces Park Towers 255 Bank Street
• Find out about ways to play a role in greening our city, Union Street 49 Union Street
whether through green roofs or vertical green walls
melbourne.vic.gov.au/greencity Wingate Avenue 22-24 Wingate Avenue
3637 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.
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
colesonline.com.au
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 homeshop.com.au
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 mfm.com.au
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.
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Who What When Cost and Conditions
Melbourne Farmers Market Collingwood Farmers’ Sat Adults $2
St Heliers Street, Abbotsford, 3067 Market 8am - 1pm To support projects at
9419 0826 Open second Saturday of Collingwood Children’s Farm.
ABBOTSFORD
info@mfm.com.au or marketing@mfm.com.au each month Free entry for children.
mfm.com.au
Contact: MFM office
Melbourne Farmers Market Slow Food Melbourne Sat Gold coin donation
St Heliers Street, Abbotsford, 3067 Farmers Market 8am - 1pm
9419 0826 Open fourth Saturday of each
ABBOTSFORD
info@mfm.com.au or marketing@mfm.com.au month
mfm.com.au
Contact: MFM office
Melbourne Farmers Market Gasworks Farmers’ Markets Sat Free entry
21 Graham Street, Albert Park, 3206 8am - 1pm
9419 0826 Open third Saturday of each
ALBERT PARK
info@mfm.com.au or marketing@mfm.com.au month
mfm.com.au
Contact: MFM officeWho What When Cost and Conditions
Brunswick Uniting Church Brunswick Uniting food co- Sat $1 membership
212- 214 Sydney Road , Brunswick, 3056 operative 10am and 12pm
0431 193 810 or 0414 319 649 Reduces packaging and, Third Saturday of the month
BRUNSWICK
brunswick.unitingchurch.org.au where possible, purchases
Contact: Glenice Cook organic and Australian
grown foods and to care for
the earth as a cooperative
community.
Urban Orchard Urban Orchard Sat Members of the project
Stewart Street and Roberts Street, Brunswick A collection of folk from over 10am - 1pm (when CERES leave their excess fruit,
vegetables, herbs etc on the
BRUNSWICK EAST
East, 3057 200 households across the market is open)
urbanorchard@ceres.org.au 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, 3053 First Saturday of each month supports the school’s
9419 0826 programs
CARLTON
info@mfm.com.au or marketing@mfm.com.au
mfm.com.au
Contact: MFM office
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Who What When Cost and Conditions
Friends of The Earth Friends of the Earth Food Daily Low cost foods and meals
312 Smith Street, Collingwood, 3066 co-op and cafe 10am - 6pm Monday - Friday Annual membership for
COLLINGWOOD
9417 4382 Provides affordable, locally 10am - 5pm Saturdays Co-op is available.
melbournefoe.org.au grown, organic food. Bring your 11am - 4pm Sundays Volunteers get a 15% discount
Contact: Cam Walker own bags and containers or cup (Café opens at 12pm) off their shopping in the
for take away tea and coffee. Closed public holidays co-op. If you are interested
The café also offers cheap in volunteering, visit the
lunchtime meals from 12pm website.
using food from the co-op.
Flemington Farmers Market Flemington Farmers’ Market Sun Free entry
FLEMINGTON
169-175 Mount Alexander Road, Flemington, 3031 Stallholders sell fresh food 9am - 1pm
0407 411 198 and local produce, all grown Open every Sunday
flemingtonfarmersmarket.com.au and made themselves. Closed over Christmas
Contact: Don Linke
Ceres Fair Food Fair Food delivery service Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri See website for pricing and
GREATER MELBOURNE GREATER MELBOURNE
673 6288 Delivers fair, fresh food 11am - 7pm delivery fees for your area
info@ceresfairfood.org.au and groceries throughout
ceresfairfood.org.au Melbourne.
Contact: Customer Service (Kate or Laura)
Organic Angels Organic Angels - food delivery Delivery times vary for each Mixed fruit and vegetable
Box Hill South, 3128 Delivers organic produce suburb / post code boxes start from $46.50 plus
9890 0776 directly to your door. Sourcing Contact Organic Angels for delivery
enquiries@organicangels.com.au the best Australian certified more information. Closed See website for detailed
organicangels.com organic produce. Delivers to public holidays pricing
most locations in Melbourne.Who What When Cost and Conditions
Organic Empire Organic Empire - delivery Thu and Fri See website for pricing
service
GREATER MELBOURNE
9737 9677 Delivers 9am - 5pm
tastesbetter@organicempire.com.au Locally sourced from a farm
organicempire.com.au in the Yarra Valley, they
Contact: Ange Joffrey deliver sustainable, local and
organic foods, fruits and
vegetables, and groceries
to your home or office
throughout Melbourne.
Street Organics Home delivery - healthy food Daily Minimum order $55 for
options deliveries in Greater
GREATER MELBOURNE
1430 High Street, Malvern, 3144 8am - 4pm
9972 8329 Full café menu is available (closes 10pm Thursdays) Melbourne
streetorganics.com/melbourne through UberEATS and 9am - 2pm Sundays Free delivery for Malvern area
Deliveroo, while house-
branded groceries, take-home
meals and other products are
available for home delivery
through the online store.
Queen Victoria Market Queen Victoria Market - Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat Free entry
Corner of Victoria Street and Elizabeth Street, fresh produce 6am - 2pm Mondays and
Melbourne, 3000 Melbourne’s largest market Wednesdays
MELBOURNE
9320 5822 and historic landmark, where 6am - 5pm Thursdays
qvm.com.au you can shop for everything 6am - 3pm Saturdays
from Australian fruit and 9am - 4pm Sundays
vegetables, and local and Check website for public
imported gourmet foods, holiday closures
to cosmetics, clothing and
souvenirs.
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Who What When Cost and Conditions
Melbourne Farmers Market Farmers’ Market at the Wed Free entry
University of Melbourne, Parkville, 3010 University of Melbourne 10.30am - 2.30pm
9419 0826 Every Wednesday during
info@mfm.com.au or marketing@mfm.com.au semester
PARKVILLE
mfm.com.au
Contact: MFM office
Melbourne University Food Co-op University of Melbourne food Wed, Thu, Fri Low cost
University of Melbourne, Parkville, 3010 co-op 10am - 3pm
9347 8716 The co-op sells lunch and
PARKVILLE
yourfoodcoop@gmail.com seasonal, fresh, local produce
at affordable prices. Member
run.
Asylum Seeker Resource Centre (ASRC) Food justice truck Wed and Fri Low cost market prices
Melbourne CBD, Northcote, Footscray Mobile fresh food market for Melbourne CBD: Refugees and asylum seekers
Various Locations
9326 6066 people seeking asylum in 11.30am - 2pm Wednesdays get 60 per cent discount
foodjusticetruck@asrc.org.au Victoria by offering locally Northcote:
asrc.org.au sourced produce, grains, 11.30am - 1.30pm Fridays
legumes, tea and bread at a Footscray:
60 per cent discount. Also 3pm - 5pm Fridays
welcomes general public
shoppers who pay local
market rates.Who What When Cost and Conditions
Prahran Market Prahran Market Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat Free entry
163 Commercial Road, South Yarra, 3141 Selling high quality fruit and 7am - 5pm
PRAHRAN
8290 8220 veg, a wide range of certified 10am - 3pm Sundays
stefanie.mullin@prahranmarket.com.au organic produce, sustainable Check website for public
prahranmarket.com.au seafood, free range meat, holiday closures
Contact: Stefanie Mullin poultry and more.
City of Yarra Gleadell Street Market Sat Free entry
Gleadell Street, Richmond, 3121 Every Saturday Gleadell 7am - 1pm
RICHMOND
9205 5555 St is closed to traffic and Closed on Easter Saturday,
info@yarracity.vic.gov.au becomes a farmer’s market ANZAC day (if falling on a
yarracity.vic.gov.au selling seasonal fruits and Saturday) and for a 1-2 weeks
Contact: Compliance Administration Team vegetables, fresh bread, over the Christmas/New Year
herbs, flowers and gourmet period
delights.
South Melbourne Market South Melbourne Market Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun Free entry
SOUTH MELBOURNE
Corner of Coventry Street and Cecil Street, A quintessential village 8am - 4pm
South Melbourne, 3205 market, a place where people (closes 5pm Fridays)
9209 6295 come not only to purchase
smm@portphilip.vic.gov.au fresh local food, but to meet,
southmelbournemarket.com.au eat, drink, shop, discover,
Contact: Meg Dallalana share and connect.
Veg Out Community Gardens St Kilda Inc. Veg Out St Kilda Farmers’ Sat Free entry
Corner of Shakespeare Grove and Chaucer Market 7.30am - 1pm
ST KILDA
Street Directly supporting primary First Saturday each month
St Kilda, 3182 producers from around the
hello@vegout.org.au state, selling both certified
vegout.org.au organic and conventional
Contact: Hugh or Sally produce.
4445
City of Melbourne’s City of Melbourne community transport
meals service program: support with grocery shopping
Do you or someone you know need help preparing meals at If you or someone you know has difficulty using public transport
home? Older people or younger people with disabilities in the because of frailty, disability or isolation, the City of Melbourne’s
municipality may be eligible to access City of Melbourne’s home community transport program is available. It’s a pre-booked
delivered meal service. The service can cater for specific dietary service for shopping trips and is available within City of
needs and assistance with meal preparation is also available. Melbourne municipal boundaries. Local shopping destinations
include Queen Victoria Market, Footscray Market, Prahran
When: Meals delivered five days a week and weekend meals
Market, Barkley Square and ALDI.
can be delivered on Fridays.
You must be a resident to access this service and meet eligibility.
Cost: Average cost for a three course meal is $7.50 for
Fees apply. For more information, contact City of Melbourne on
eligible clients.
(03) 9658 9542 or visit the City of Melbourne website.
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 9542 or visit the City of Melbourne website
melbourne.vic.gov.auFood 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 is a not-for-profit organisation that rescues food to fight
abbottsford
1-7 South Audley Street, Abbottsford, 3067 hunger. It collects quality food that would otherwise be wasted from
(9428 0044 Melbourne businesses such as food wholesalers, retailers and caterers.
fareshare.net.au Volunteers in FareShare’s kitchen use this food to prepare healthy,
Contact: Kellie Watson nutritious meals that they distribute to over 100 charities providing
emergency food relief for the hungry and for people experiencing
homelessness.
Foodbank Victoria Foodbank collects and accepts food donations from anyone in the
supply chain that is fit for human consumption. This includes products
yarraville
4/2 Somerville Road, Yarraville, 3013
9362 8300 that for one reason or another can’t enter the retail chain. They receive
info@foodbankvictoria.org.au a variety of stock, including top quality, end-of-line, mislabelled and
foodbankvictoria.org.au overrun stock.
OZ Harvest Melbourne OzHarvest is the leading food rescue organisation in Australia,
port melbourne
850 Lorimer Street, Port Melbourne, 3207 collecting quality excess food from commercial outlets and delivering
9999 5070 it direct to more than 900 charities who support people in need
melbourne.info@ozharvest.org across Australia.
ozharvest.org
Second Bite SecondBite breaks down barriers to people’s access of healthy food
kensington
73 McClure Road, Kensington, 3031 by working with more than 1200 community food programs across
1800 263 283 Australia to redistribute rescued food to those who need it most.
admin@secondbite.org
secondbite.org
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