Food relief in Maribyrnong
There are several services in Maribyrnong and surrounds providing food relief, community meals, food pantries, low-cost groceries and food vouchers.
Food relief
YCC Food Relief Program (formerly The Nourish Project)
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Yarraville Community Centre, 59 Francis Street, Yarraville. 9687 1560
Monday - Friday, 9am-5pm.
Nourish meals are prepared weekly at the YCC kitchen. Call to arrange a time to collect food.
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Asylum Seeker Resource Centre
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214-218 Nicholson Street, Footscray. 9326 6066
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Fridays.
Foodbank: 11am-12.30pm and 1.30-3.30pm; Community Kitchen: 12.30-1.30pm.
Culturally appropriate food and essential items (Foodbank) plus hot meals (Community Kitchen) for people seeking asylum.
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CoHealth Yakeen Tharn Food Share Program
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Braybrook Community Hub (Sports Pavilion), 107-139 Churchill Avenue. 0418 222 401 (Jaimee) or 0492 346 214 (Tim)
Thursdays, 10am-12:30pm.
Weekly service for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
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Duke Street Community House
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27 Duke Street, Sunshine. 9311 9973
Central West Shopping Centre Shop D4 (Next to Flip out), 67 Ashley St, Braybrook. 9311 9973
Food Relief Program for residents living in one of the following postcodes: 3012, 3019, and 3020. $5 donation, but support is still offered if the participant is unable to make a donation.
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Braybrook and Maidstone Neighbourhood House
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113 Melon Street, Braybrook. 9317 5610
Free bread for the community on Mondays (excluding public holidays) 9am-12pm.
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Westgate Baptist Community Church
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Braybrook Community Hub, 107-139 Churchill Avenue. 9188 5800
Emergency food relief frozen meals available in Braybrook on Tuesdays from 1pm.
Weekly nutritious dinners provided at 16 High Street, Yarraville on Mondays, 6.00pm.
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Reaching Out In the Inner West of Melbourne
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Nicholson Street Mall, Footscray.
Mondays, 5.30pm.
A local non-for-profit organisation that provides home cooked vegetarian meals, non-perishable food items, fruit and vegetables, clothing, blankets and sleeping bags to people experiencing homelessness or in need.
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Vinnie's Western Soup Van
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Operates Tuesday to Saturday across various Braybrook, Footscray, West Footscray and Maidstone locations.
See the website for more information on locations and times.
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300 Blankets - Soul kitchen
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Braybrook Community Hub, 107-139 Churchill Avenue. 0459 294 980
Sunday, 6.30-7.30pm
Free nutritious meals for individuals and families
Bookings essential.
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Food pantries
Gordon Street Little Pantry
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252 Gordon Street, Footscray
Basic food and sanitary items, open 24/7 for donation or collection.
Hampers and BBQ available each Friday from 11am.
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Yarraville Community Centre Pantry
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59 Francis Street, Yarraville (opposite the main entrance). 9687 1560
Fresh veggies, fruit, bread, pantry items, sanitary products and pet food.
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Helping Hands Mission Inc. Emergency Food Pantry
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14 McIntosh Street, Airport West. 1300 892 010
Monday to Friday 10am-3pm by appointment.
Health Care Card required – $5 donation per visit.
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Low-cost groceries
Cheaper By Miles
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20 Paisley Street, Footscray. 8351 5336
Monday to Saturday, 9am-7pm and Sunday, 10am-6pm
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CatholicCare Footscray
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3 Wingfield Street, Footscray. 1800 123 228
Monday to Wednesday, 9.30-11.30am
Food vouchers available to individuals and families (subject to availability).
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