Every year, Council to Homeless Persons publishes our Festive Meal Services Guide, listing free meal events being held right across Victoria over the festive period. If you’re living without a home, doing it tough, or just want a little company over the next few weeks, here are some free events where you can enjoy great food and end-of-year cheer. Click here to download a PDF of the Guide, or simply browse below.
BALLARAT EAST
Christmas at Cafe @102
$1 Donation for food and drink
When: Tuesday-Thursday, 10-12 December, 10am-1.30pm
Where: 102 Eureka St, Ballarat East
RSVP: No bookings necessary
BELLFIELD
Christmas Day Lunch
When: Wednesday, 25 December, 12pm-3pm
Where: 15 Daphne Cres, Bellfield
RSVP: Call Shop 48 on 8582 9501 or in person at The Harmony Centre, 48 The Mall, Heidelberg West
CAULFIELD EAST
St Anthony’s Christmas Day Dinner, by St Anthony’s Parish
When: Wednesday 25 December, 11:30am-2:00pm
Where: 164 – 168 Neerim Rd, Caulfield East
RSVP: Please send us your completed form here as soon as possible. Make sure you indicate whether you would prefer a takeaway meal, or to eat at the venue.
CORIO
Christmas Day Lunch, by the Salvos Corio
When: Wednesday 25 December, 11:30am-2:00pm
Where: 92 Cox Road, Corio
RSVP: No bookings necessary
DIAMOND CREEK
Free Community Day Lunch 2024
When: Wednesday 25 December, 12 noon
Where: Cnr Hurstbridge Rd & Wensley St, Diamond Creek
RSVP: Call Graham on 0419 361 487 or email gford@bigpond.net.au
ECHUCA
Carols Service Thyra Uniting Church
Bringing a farming community together, light dinner to follow
When: Sunday 8 December, 3-6pm
Where: 50-52 Sturt St, Echuca
RSVP: No bookings necessary
FERNTREE GULLY
Christmas Celebration, by the Salvos FTG
Christmas Carols concert and sausage sizzle
When: Saturday 21 December, 5pm
Where: 37 Wattletree Rd, Ferntree Gully
RSVP: No bookings necessary
MILDURA
Christmas Day Lunch, by the Salvos Mildura
When: Wednesday 25 December, 12-2pm
Where: Cnr Fourteenth and Etiwanda, Mildura
RSVP: No bookings necessary
MOOROOLBARK
Family Carol Service, by the Salvos Mooroolbark
Carol service followed by mince pies and a coffee
When: Sunday 8 December, 10:00am-12:30am
Where: 305 Manchester Road, Mooroolbark
RSVP: No bookings necessary
RICHMOND
Christmas Barbeque, by Richmond Churches Food Centre
When: Wednesday 25 December, 12-3pm
Where: St Ignatius Hall, 326 Church St, Richmond.
RSVP: No bookings necessary
RESERVOIR
Community Christmas Party, by the Salvos Reservoir
Music, Santa, food, activities and connecting with others from the local community
When: Sunday 15 December, 4:00pm-6:30pm
Where: 58 Boldrewood Parade, Reservoir
RSVP: No bookings necessary
SEYMOUR
Community Christmas Lunch, by the Salvos Seymour
$5 donation if you can
When: Friday 6 December, 12:00pm-1:30pm
Where: Seymour, 8-10 Victoria Street, Seymour
RSVP: No bookings necessary
ST KILDA
Christmas Day Lunch at the Dining Hall, by Sacred Heart Mission
When: Wednesday 25 December, 10.45am–1.30pm
Where: 87 Grey Street, St Kilda
RSVP: No bookings necessary
SUNSHINE
Annual Christmas Day Community Lunch, by the Salvos Sunshine
When: Wednesday 25 December, 12pm
Where: 42 Devonshire Rd, Sunshine
RSVP: No bookings necessary
THORNBURY
Community Christmas Gathering, by the Salvos Thornbury
Community gathering, kids’ activities, a delicious meal, a visit from Santa, and great conversation
When: Wednesday 25 December, 11.30am-2pm
Where: 704-710 High Street , Thornbury
RSVP: No bookings necessary