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Free Food

Free Food On Campus

University life can be demanding, and managing your budget shouldn’t add extra stress. That’s why we’re here to connect you with free food opportunities right on campus! From giveaways to community events and food pantries, we’ll help you discover delicious, no-cost options to keep you fueled and focused. Check back often for updates on where and when to grab a free meal or snack.

Chill N Grill

Chill out from studying and enjoy RUSU's amazing free weekly lunches, where you can grab a sausage in bread or a vegan burger and hang out with your RUSU crew, while we keep the beats going all afternoon. Week 1 to Week 12, 12.00pm – 2.00pm

BUNDOORA EAST: Mondays, Building 254
BRUNSWICK: Tuesdays, Building 514
POINT COOK: Tuesdays (fortnightly)
BUNDOORA WEST: Wednesdays, Building 220
CITY: Thursdays, Alumni Courtyard

Free Breakfast

Kickstart your day with a free breakfast from RUSU, where you can quickly grab some food from our friendly crew while heading to class, featuring fruit, brekky foods, noodles, muesli, and more. Week 2 to Week 12, 9.30am – 11.00am (or until food runs out)

BUNDOORA WEST: Mondays, Building 220
BUNDOORA EAST: Tuesdays, Building 254
BRUNSWICK: Wednesdays, Building 514
CARLTON: Mondays, Building 51, Wednesdays, Building 57 O'Grady Place
CITY: Wednesdays, Building 5 Entrance, Thursdays, Building 80, Level 2–4 (on trolley)

VE Smoko + Free Veggie Market

VE Students, this one is for you. Take a break and join us for a free breakfast! Featuring sandwiches, pies, sweet tunes and RUSU mates. Vegan & vegetarian options available. Food varies from week to week. From 10.30AM in O'Grady Place (entrance to building 57), Carlton every Monday throughout the semester (when classes are on), until week 13.

PLUS... Get FREE veggies to take home every week at our VE Veggie Market! Starting 16 March. Bring a shopping bag.

CARLTON: Mondays, Building 57 O'Grady Place, 10.30am – 12.30pm (Veggie Market starts at 11.30am)

Welfare on Wheels & Free Fruit Fridays

Welfare on Wheels

We are rolling our fruit and snack trolley into the library to give you a study energy boost! Along with destress tips and support information to help you study better. WEEKS 10-13:

BRUNSWICK: Tuesday & Wednesday, RMIT Brunswick Library, 10am-2pm*

CITY: Wednesdays, RMIT City Campus Library, 4pm onwards*

BUNDOORA WEST: Wednesdays, RMIT Bundoora West Library, 10am onwards*

Free Fruit Friday

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*

*Events run until food runs out each week

Helping with cost of living

Looking for ways to make your dollar go further? We’ve got you covered! Explore our curated list of affordable dining options, 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 Affordable Meals

Realfoods is currently closed, but we will return some time in 2026 with cheap, filling and wholesome student meals available. Please keep an eye on the website and stay tuned for more!

Free Food Resources

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

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