Each December, Council to Homeless Persons publishes our Festive Meal Services Guide, listing free meal events being held across Victoria over the festive period.
If you’re without a home, doing it tough, or feel like a bit of company over the next few weeks, here are some free events where you can enjoy great food, hospitality and get into the festive spirit.
BOROONDARA
Christmas Day Lunch (for people living in Boroondara), by Boroondara Community Outreach
When: Thursday 25 December, 11am–2pm
Where: Church Hall, 23 Highbury Grove, Kew
RSVP: Bookings required by 23 December. Call Natalie: 0409 019 269
CAULFIELD EAST
St Anthony’s Christmas Day Dinner, by Tony’s Cafe
When: Thursday 25 December, 12pm
Where: St Anthony’s Parish Hall, 164-168 Neerim Rd, Caulfield East
RSVP: Call 0458702118 or email stanthony.christmasdinner@gmail.com by 12 December
DIAMOND CREEK
Free Community Christmas Lunch Day
When: Thursday 25 December, 12pm
Where: Uniting Church Hall, cnr Wensley St and Main Hurstbridge Rd, Diamond Creek
RSVP: Contact Graham on 0419 361 487 or gford@bigpond.net.au to confirm transport and arrange attendance
FRANKSTON
Community Christmas Lunch, by Frankston Life Church
When: Thursday 25 December, 12 – 2:30pm
Where: Frankston Arts Centre, 27-37 Davey Street, Frankston VIC 3199
RSVP: Register online here. Or email christmasdaylunch@frankston.life or call/text 0490 807 004
KYNETON
Community Christmas Lunch, by Kyneton Community House
When: Wednesday 17 December, 12:30pm
Where: 35 High Street, Kyneton
RSVP: Call 5422 3433 by 11 December
LILYDALE
Lilydale Community Christmas Lunch 2025, by Holy Fools Inc
When: Thursday 25 December, 12-3pm
Where: St. Patrick’s Parish Community Centre, 40 Jones Street, Lilydale
RSVP: Register here
RICHMOND
Christmas Day Barbeque Lunch, by Richmond Churches Food Centre
When: Thursday 25 December, 12-3pm
Where: St Ignatius Hall, 326 Church St, Richmond.
RSVP: No bookings necessary