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Free Food

Free Food On Campus

University life can be demanding, and managing your budget shouldn’t add extra stress. We’re here to connect you with free food opportunities on campus! Discover delicious, no-cost options to keep you fuelled and focused. Check back often for free meal updates

Chill N Grill

RUSU's free lunch. Grab a sausage in bread or a vegan burger and hang out. We keep the beats going all afternoon. 12–2pm, weeks 2 to 12 (City) and weeks 1 to 12 (outer campuses).

BUNDY EAST: Monday, B254
BRUNSWICK: Tuesday, B514
POINT COOK: Tuesday (fortnightly)
BUNDY WEST: Wednesday, B220
CITY: Thursday, Alumni Courtyard

Free Breakfast

Free breakfast from RUSU. Take away fruit, yoghurt cups, muffins and more. Weeks 2 to 12, 9.30–11am (or until food runs out)

BUNDY WEST: Monday, B220
BUNDY EAST: Tuesday, B254
BRUNSWICK: Wednesday, B51 (runs to week 14)4
CARLTON: Monday, B51. Wednesday, B57 O'Grady Place (runs to week 14)
CITY: Wednesday, B5 entrance. Thursday, B80, Level 2–4 (on trolley)

VE Smoko + Free Veggie Market

For VE Students. Selection of sandwiches or pies. Food varies from week to week. Veg/Vegan options available. Runs throughout semester until week 14.

CARLTON: Monday, B57 O'Grady Place, 10.30am–12.30pm (or until food runs out)

PLUS... Get FREE veggies to take home every week at VE Veggie Market! Bring a shopping bag.

Free Fruit Fridays

RUSU is now offering free fruit on Fridays in the City. Helping you to get your vitamins and eat healthy.

CITY: Fridays, Building 12 RUSU Info Counter, 9:30am onwards, until food runs out

WoW City Trolley

RUSU's Welfare on Wheels LITE snack trolley serves fruit and light snacks in the city from early on in semester. Weeks 3 to 9 in the City library (excluding semester break). Event runs until food runs out:

CITY: Tues, 4pm onwards

Welfare on Wheels

RUSU's snack trolley brings you a study energy boost, destress tips and study support. Weeks 10 to 13 in the library. Event runs until food runs out:

BRUNSWICK: Tues & Wed, 10am-2pm
CITY: Wed, 4pm onwards
BUNDY WEST: Wed, 10am onwards

City Compass Cupboard

Free take home groceries for students in need. Bring your own grocery bag. Every Wednesday from 1pm until 3:30pm (or until food runs out) excluding mid-semester break. Limited spots available.

PLEASE NOTE: This event is in very high demand. Expect long lines and long wait times.

CITY: Wed, 1-3:30pm, RUSU Activity Space 10.03.059

Brunswick & Bundoora Compass Cupboard

Free take home groceries for students in need. Bring your own grocery bag. Weekly, excluding mid-semester break. Limited spots available.

PLEASE NOTE: This event is in very high demand. Expect long lines and long wait times.

BUNDY WEST: Thurs,, 11am-1pm, 220.02.108
BRUNSWICK: Business hours, Mon-Wed from the RUSU office (ask at front counter).

Well Fed by JFC

Just Food Collective is a local non-profit organisation who run a free lunch & groceries program called Well Fed. They run workshops, large social free dinners around Melbourne and provide paid internship and volunteer opportunities. Follow them on Instagram or check out their Linktree below to get notified of upcoming events - entry is free, registrations are essential.

CITY : Fri, 12-1:30pm, RUSU Activity Space 10.03.059
Study Melbourne: Selected Fridays from 1pm, 17 Hardware Ln, Melbourne

Linktree

More Free Food!

Stay up to date on other RUSU free food & grocery events!

Cost of Living Help

Make your dollars go further! Explore affordable dining, exclusive student discounts, and tips for eating well without overspending. Whether you’re grabbing a quick bite between classes or stocking up on groceries, we’re here to help you navigate the cost of living with ease.

Realfoods Canteen $5 Meals

Nothing over $5 for RMIT students on presentation of their student card. Serving delicious breakfasts, lunches and early dinners on RMIT City Campus. All vegetarian options.

RUSU Cheap Eats Guide

A guide to cheap eats around RMIT City Campus. From banh mi to bing soo, you are sure to find something to suit your tastebuds and your bank balance.

Yoga Club $3 Lunch

Every Wednesday, enjoy a wholesome, freshly prepared vegetarian/vegan lunch featuring rice, curry, fresh salad, and dessert, all for just $3. No pre-booking required.

Free Food Resources

You do not have to go hungry. There are plenty of community resources that give you access to free food. You may also have community gardens and other local food initiatives you can access free of charge.

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