Christmas Meals 2024
Christmas Meals for people who are isolated or in need in 2024
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 (A - Z)
Baptist Care SA (WESTCARE)
Who: Meals for people experiencing homelessness or low income earners
When: Wednesday 25 December 2024, 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
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
Hutt St Centre
Who: Meals for people connected to Hutt St, who are experiencing homelessness and rough sleepers
Christmas Day Wednesday 25 December 2024, 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
Pilgrim Uniting Church
Who: Free Christmas dinner for people who are vulnerable, isolated or want to share Christmas with others
Cost: No cost
When: Wednesday 25 December 2024, 4.30pm
Where: Pilgrim Uniting Church, 12 Flinders St Adelaide SA 5000
For more information contact: 8212 3295
ADELAIDE SUBURBS AND SURROUNDING AREAS (A - Z)
Aldinga Community Centre
What: Christmas Day Lunch for the community
When: Wednesday 25 December 2024, 11am - 2pm
Where: Aldinga Community Centre, Stewart Ave Aldinga Beach SA 5173
How: No cost, RSVP/bookings essential
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: Wednesday 25 December 2024, 6pm - 9pm
Where: Campbelltown Function Centre, 172 Montacute Rd, Rostrevor SA 5063
How: no cost, RSVP/bookings for catering by Friday 20 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: https://www.campbelltown.sa.gov.au/experience/events-and-programs/events/reoccuring-events/christmas/christmas-dinner
Elizabeth Church of Christ
Who: Free Christmas lunch for people who are isolated, vulnerable or just want some company at Christmas
When: Wednesday 25 December 2024 at 12pm
Cost: No cost
Contact: 08 8255 2467 to register
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. Meals served over Christmas and New Year period
How: Drop in, no cost
MarionLIFE
What/Who: $5 Christmas Day Lunch for the community
When: Wednesday 25 December 2024, 12noon
Where: 887 Marion Rd, Mitchell Park SA 5043
Cost: $5 per person
How: RSVP/bookings required for catering by Friday 13 December 2024
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.
The Salvation Army
What/Who: Christmas events (including Christmas meals) for the community. As well as offering food and gift support, many local Salvos host free Christmas meals, carols services and church services. There is 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.
Salvation Army - Unley
What: Christmas Eve dinner for residents of Unley and Mitcham councils
When: Tuesday 24 December 2024, 6pm
Where: 70 Marion St Unley SA 5061
How: No cost, RSVP/bookings by Friday 13 December 2024
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.
Salvation Army - Victor Harbor
Who: Free Christmas dinner for people who a are doing it tough this year, have no place to go or just do not want to be on their own at Christmas
Cost: No cost
When: Wednesday 25 December 2024
Where: 22 Bartel Boulevard, Encounter Bay SA 5211
How: Register at 8552 7474 or https://www.salvationarmy.org.au/victorharbor/christmas-appeal/christmas-day-lunch/
Salvation Army – Wynn Vale
What: Christmas Day lunch for people in the local community
When: Christmas Day Wed 25 December 2024, from 12pm – 3pm
Where: 99 Wynn Vale Drive, Wynn Vale SA 5127
How: No cost
Contact: 08 8289 4784 to register
or by phone to 0488 017 114
SA COUNTRY & REGIONS
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. Meals served over Christmas and New Year period
How: Drop in, no cost
MILLICENT
Millicent Shares a Plate
Who: Anyone who needs a meal
Cost: No cost
When/Where: Thursday 19 December 2024
Where: ac.care Community Centre, 57 George St Millient, from 3pm; IGA Supermarket, 79 George St Millicent, from 4pm
MURRAY BRIDGE
Murray Bridge Inter Church Council Christmas Lunch
What/Who: Christmas Day Lunch for residents of Murray Bridge
When: Wednesday 25 December 2024, 12pm
Where: Uniting Church Hall, 1 Narooma Blvd Murray Bridge SA 5253
How: no cost, RSVP/bookings required by Friday 13 December 2024
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: Wednesday 25 December 2024, 11.45am
Where: City Hall, Mount Gambier SA 5290
Contact: Vicki, 0455 464 620 to register or for further enquiries
PORT AUGUSTA
Port Augusta Substance Misuse Services
What/Who: Free Christmas lunch for vulnerable community members
Cost: No cost
When: Wednesday 25 December 2024, 12.00pm
Where: Gladstone Square, Port Augusta
Contact: No need to register.
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