Free Food Resources

Free Food Resources for Students

We know that balancing study and living expenses can be tough. If you’re in need of a meal or food support, there are free and low-cost food services available across Melbourne. Below are some key resources to help you access meals, food parcels, and local support services.

Start Here: Ask Izzy
  • Your first stop for finding free food resources is Ask Izzy
  • Search your suburb
  • Search for “food”
  • Browse a list of local services near you
City

Lazarus Centre – St Peter’s Charitable Foundation

  • Address: 15 Gisborne St, East Melbourne VIC 3002
  • Services: Free breakfast and food parcels
  • When: Seven days a week, 7:30 AM – 9:00 AM
  • Additional: Free lunch on Fridays from 11:00 AM
  • More info: Website

Brunswick

The Salvation Army Community Breakfast

  • Address: 56 Albert Street, Brunswick VIC 3056
  • Services: Free breakfast and access to local support services
  • Cost: Free or gold coin donation welcomed
  • When: Monday, Wednesday & Friday, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM

Bundoora

Encompass Care

  • Address: 31-61 McLeans Rd, Bundoora VIC 3083
  • When: Tuesday & Wednesday, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Phone: 0422 461 847
  • Email: gdonato@encompass.org.au