Christmas Meals 2022
Where people who are isolated or in need can share a meal at Christmas
This is a list of places people who are isolated or in need, including those experiencing homelessness, the elderly, and those who are lonely can share a meal at Christmas.
Please find this year's Christmas Meals List >>here at Christmas Meals 2023
These services and events span the Adelaide Metropolitan area, and South Australian regional areas.
Please help us to add to this information by informing us of other services!
Please note we have confirmed each service on this page offered directly from the service provider and organiser involved by phone over the last week to ensure details are correct.
Christmas Meals 2022
Hutt St Centre
Who: Meals for people experiencing homelessness
When:
Christmas Eve Saturday 24 December 2022, breakfast 7am - 9am and takeaway lunch service.
Christmas Day Sunday 25 December 2022, breakfast 7am - 9am
Who: Meals for people connected to Hutt St and rough sleepers
Christmas Day Sunday 25 December 2022, lunch 11.30am - 12.30pm
Where: 258 Hutt St, Adelaide SA 5000
Drop in, no cost
Contact: 08 8418 2500 or by email help@huttstcentre.org.au
For more information visit: https://www.huttstcentre.org.au
Hutt St Centre provide meals, showers, laundry and locker facilities, healthcare, essential supplies, and professional support for people at risk of, or experiencing homelessness.
For more information on their opening hours over Christmas visit:
https://www.huttstcentre.org.au/seek-help/opening-hours-and-location
Baptist Care SA (WESTCARE)
Who: Meals for people experiencing homelessness or low income earners
When: Sunday 25 December 2022, 11am – 1pm
Where: 11-13 Millers Court, Adelaide SA 5000
Drop in, no cost
Contact: (08) 8118 5200
For more information visit: https://baptistcaresa.org.au/
WestCare Centre provides a safe place for food, shelter, support, advocacy and referrals, access to showers, toilets, laundry facilities and health care.
For more information visit:
https://baptistcaresa.org.au/service/homelessness-services/food-relief
Community Christmas Day Meals
The Salvation Army
What/Who: Christmas events (including Christmas meals) for the community
The Salvation Army has a list of Christmas events including church services, carols and Christmas meals to select from on their website. You can search by location and type of event.
Find an event near you: https://www.salvationarmy.org.au/christmas/events/#event-search
For example in South Australia under Christmas Meals:
Christmas Day Dinner – Rostrevor
Christmas Day Lunch – Unley
Christmas Day Meal – Gawler East
Please call your local Salvos before visiting for updates to event details and to ensure the Christmas event listed is still taking place.
Centacare - Aldinga
What: Christmas Day Lunch for the community
When: Sunday 25 December 2022, 11am - 2pm
Where: Aldinga SA 5173 (address details given on booking)
Cost: no cost, RSVP/bookings required for catering
Contact: (08) 8215 6310
Campbelltown Christmas Dinner
What: Christmas Day Dinner for the community
When: Sunday 25 December 2022, 6pm - 9pm
Where: Campbelltown Function Centre, 172 Montacute Rd, Rostrevor SA 5063
Cost: no cost, RSVP/bookings for catering by Tuesday 20 December 2022
Contact: (08) 8366 9222
If you find yourself alone this Christmas, you are invited to a Campbelltown Christmas Dinner at the Campbelltown Function Centre from the North East Salvos and supported by Council.
For more information: https://www.campbelltown.sa.gov.au/recreation-and-leisure/events-and-activities/event-calendar/events/library-reoccuring-events/christmas-dinner
The Salvation Army - Unley
What: Christmas Day Lunch for residents of Unley and Mitcham councils
When: Sunday 25 December 2022, 10am - 2.30pm
Where: 70 Marion St Unley SA 5061
Cost: no cost, RSVP/bookings by Friday 23 December 2022
Contact: (08) 8271 2839
We will be serving a Christmas Day lunch for those who would potentially spend the day alone or find themselves in need.
MarionLIFE
What/Who: $5 Christmas Day Lunch for the community
When: Sunday 25 December 2022, 12noon
Where: 887 Marion Rd, Mitchell Park SA 5043
Cost: $5 per person, RSVP/bookings required for catering by 16 December 2022
Contact: (08) 8277 0304 or by email info@marionlife.org.au
Come along for a main meal, dessert, tea/coffee, music and fun!
Families with children are most welcome too.
For more information: https://marionlife.org.au/services/christmas-day-lunch/
Wakefield House Positive Aging Centre
What/Who: $5 Christmas Day Lunch for the community
When: Sunday 25 December 2022, 12:30pm
Where: 65 Acre Ave, Morphett Vale SA 5162
Cost: $5 per person, RSVP/bookings required for catering before 20 December 2022
Contact: (08) 8384 6158
Visit: https://www.onkaparingacity.com/Community-facilities-support/Venues-facilities/Community-centres/Wakefield-House-Positive-Ageing-Centre
COUNTRY
Community Christmas Day Meals
VICTOR HARBOR
The Salvation Army - Victor Harbor (Victor Harbor Salvos)
What: Christmas Day Dinner for the community
When: Sunday 25 December 2022, 5.30pm arrival for 6pm start
Where: Victor Harbor Salvos, 22 Bartel Boulevard, Encounter Bay SA 5211
Cost: no cost, RSVP/bookings required to Captain Nathan by 18 December 2022
Contact: 0422 666 895
A community Christmas dinner for those who are doing it tough this year. If you've got not place to go, are lonely or isolated and just want some company this Christmas Day, join us.
Visit: https://www.facebook.com/VictorSalvos/
MURRAY BRIDGE
Combined Christian Churches of Murray Bridge - Christmas Lunch
What: Christmas Day Lunch for residents of Murray Bridge
When: Sunday 25 December 2022, 11.30am
Where: Murray Bridge Uniting Church, Uniting Church Hall, 1 Narooma Blvd Murray Bridge, SA 5253
Cost: no cost, RSVP/bookings required to Reverend Darren Lovell by 16 December 2022
Contact: 0466 411 784
A community Christmas lunch for people in the Murray Bridge area who are in need, experiencing homelessness or who are lonely or isolated this year
Contact the Murray Bridge Catholic Parish 85 311 699 for further queries
