Christmas Meals 2023
Christmas Meals for people who are isolated or in need in 2023
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.
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 to ensure details are correct.
ADELAIDE CITY
Hutt St Centre
Who: Meals for people connected to Hutt St, who are experiencing homelessness and rough sleepers
Christmas Day Monday 25 December 2023, breakfast 7am - 9am, lunch 11.30am - 12.30pm
Where: 258 Hutt St, Adelaide SA 5000
How: 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: Monday 25 December 2023, 11am – 1pm
Where: 11-13 Millers Court, Adelaide SA 5000
How: 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
Pilgrim Uniting Church
Who: Free Christmas dinner for people who are vulnerable, isolated or want to share Christmas with others
Cost: No cost
When: Monday 25 December 2023, 4.30pm
Where: Pilgrim Uniting Church, 12 Flinders St Adelaide SA 5000
For more information contact: 8212 3295
Fred's Van - St Vincent de Paul Society
Who: For rough sleepers and people doing it tough
What: Free evening meal for rough sleepers, plus give-away blankets if required.
How: Drop in, no cost
When: 6 nights per week, 7pm weekdays, 6pm weekends. Meals served over Christmas and New Year period.
Where: Hemmings Park, Gawler Place, Adelaide 5000
ADELAIDE SUBURBS AND SURROUNDING AREAS
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
Please call your local Salvos before visiting for updates to event details and to ensure the Christmas event listed is still taking place.
Elizabeth Church of Christ
Who: Free Christmas lunch for people who are isolated, vulnerable or just want some company at Christmas
Cost: No cost
When: Monday 25 December 2023 at 12pm
Contact: (08) 8255 2467 to register
Centacare - Aldinga
What: Christmas Day Lunch for the community
When: Monday 25 December 2023, 11am - 2pm
Where: Aldinga SA 5173 (address details given on booking)
How: no cost, RSVP/bookings required for catering
Contact: (08) 8215 6310
Campbelltown Christmas Dinner
What: Christmas Day Dinner for the community
Provided by: North East Salvos and supported by Campbelltown Council
When: Monday 25 December 2023, 6pm - 9pm
Where: Campbelltown Function Centre, 172 Montacute Rd, Rostrevor SA 5063
How: no cost, RSVP/bookings for catering by Tuesday 19 December 2023
Contact: (08) 8366 9222
If you find yourself alone this Christmas, you are invited to a Campbelltown Christmas Dinner at the Campbelltown Function Centre
For more information visit:click here
www.campbelltown.sa.gov.au/recreation-and-leisure/events-and-activities/event-calendar/events/library-reoccuring-events/christmas/christmas-dinner
The Salvation Army - Unley
What: Christmas Eve dinner for residents of Unley and Mitcham councils
When: Monday 24 December 2023 from 5.30pm - 7.30pm
Where: 70 Marion St Unley SA 5061
How: No cost, RSVP/bookings by Friday 22 December 2023
Contact: (08) 8271 2839
We will be serving a Christmas Eve dinner for those who would potentially spend the day alone or find themselves in need.
Please note, there will be no lunch on Christmas Day this year.
MarionLIFE
What/Who: $5 Christmas Day Lunch for the community
When: Monday 25 December 2023, 12noon
Where: 887 Marion Rd, Mitchell Park SA 5043
Cost: $5 per person,
How: RSVP/bookings required for catering by Thursday 14 December 2023
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.
Wakefield House Positive Aging Centre, Morphett Vale
What/Who: $5 Christmas Day Lunch for the community
When: Monday 25 December 2023, 12:30pm
Where: 65 Acre Ave, Morphett Vale SA 5162
Cost: $5 per person,
How: RSVP/bookings required for catering before 15 December 2023
Contact: (08) 8384 6158
Visit: https://www.onkaparingacity.com/Community-facilities-support/Venues-facilities/Community-centres/Wakefield-House-Positive-Ageing-Centre
The Salvation Army - Victor Harbor
Who: Free Christmas dinner for people who are lonely, isolated or just wanting some company at Christmas
Cost: No cost
When: Monday 25 December 2023
Where: 22 Bartel Boulevard, Encounter Bay
How: Register at 8552 7474 or https://www.salvationarmy.org.au/victorharbor/christmas-appeal/christmas-day-dinner/
COUNTRY
MURRAY BRIDGE
Combined Christian Churches of Murray Bridge - Christmas Lunch
What/Who: Christmas Day Lunch for residents of Murray Bridge
When: Monday 25 December 2023, 12pm
Where: Catholic Church Hall, Cnr Ind and Mannum Rd, Murray Bridge
How: no cost, RSVP/bookings required by 16 December 2023
Contact: Catholic Church 8531 1699, Uniting Church 8532 5150 or 0466 411 784 to register or for further enquiries.
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
MOUNT GAMBIER
Community Christmas lunch
Who: A free community Christmas lunch for people in the Mount Gambier area who are in need, experiencing homelessness or who are lonely or just wanting some company at Christmas
Cost: No cost
When: Monday 25 December 2023, 11.45am
Where: City Hall, Min Corner, Mount Gambier
Contact: Kevin 0418 840 947 for further enquiries
