Christmas Meals 2025
Christmas Meals for people who are isolated or in need in 2025
This is a list of places where 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.
We have confirmed each service on this page offered directly from the service provider and organiser involved to ensure details are correct. Please help us to add to this information by informing us of other services!
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ADELAIDE CITY (A – Z)
Baptist Care SA (WESTCARE)
What/Who: Meals for people experiencing homelessness or low income earners
Provided by: Baptist Care SA
When: Thursday 25 December 2025, 11am – 1pm
Where: 11-13 Millers Court, Adelaide SA 5000
Cost/How: no cost, drop in
Contact/RSVP: (08) 8118 5200
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/westcare-kitchen
Fred's Van - St Vincent de Paul Society
What/Who: Free evening meal for rough sleepers and people doing it tough.
Free blankets available if required.
Provided by: Fred's Van
When: 6 nights per week, 7pm weekdays, 6pm weekends. Meals served over Christmas and New Year period.
Where: Hemmings Park, Gawler Place, Adelaide 5000
Cost/How: no cost, drop in
Hutt St Centre
What/Who: Meals for people who are experiencing homelessness and rough sleepers, who are connected to, and access services from Hutt St Centre
Provided by: Hutt Street Centre
When: Christmas Day Thursday 25 December 2025, breakfast 7am - 9am, lunch 11.30am - 12.30pm
Where: 258 Hutt St, Adelaide SA 5000
Cost/How: no cost, drop in
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 opening hours over Christmas visit >>here:
https://www.huttstcentre.org.au/seek-help/opening-hours-and-location
Pilgrim Uniting Church
What/Who: Free Christmas dinner for people who are vulnerable, isolated or want to share Christmas with others
Provided by: Christmas Angels, supported by Pilgrim Uniting Church
When: Thursday 25 December 2025, 4.15 – 5.30pm
Where: Pilgrim Centre Hall, 12 Flinders St Adelaide SA 5000
Cost: no cost
For more information contact: (08) 8212 3295
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ADELAIDE SUBURBS AND SURROUNDING AREAS
Aldinga Community Centre
What/Who: Christmas Day Lunch for the community
Provided by: Centacare Catholic Community Services - Aldinga
When: Thursday 25 December 2025, 11am - 2pm
Where: Aldinga Community Centre, Stewart Ave Aldinga Beach
Cost/RSVP: no cost, RSVP or bookings essential
Contact: (08) 8215 6310 or email aldinga@centacare.org.au
Volunteering: If you have some time and would like to volunteer to help your assistance is welcomed.
Campbelltown Christmas Dinner
What/Who: Christmas Day Dinner for the community
Provided by: North East Salvos and supported by Campbelltown Council
When: Thursday 25 December 2025, 6pm - 9pm
Where: Campbelltown Function Centre, 172 Montacute Rd, Rostrevor SA 5063
Cost/RSVP: no cost, RSVP/bookings for catering by Friday 20 December 2025
Contact: (08) 8366 9222
If you find yourself alone this Christmas, you are invited to a share a meal and company at the Campbelltown Community Christmas Dinner
For more information visit: >>here
https://www.campbelltown.sa.gov.au/experience/events-and-programs/events/reoccuring/christmas/christmas-dinner
Elizabeth Church of Christ
What/Who: Free Christmas lunch for people who are isolated, vulnerable or just want some company at Christmas
Provided by: Church of Christ - Elizabeth
When: Thursday 25 December 2025 at 12pm
Where: 38 Ashfield Rd, Elizabeth SA 5112
Cost/RSVP: No cost. RSVP for catering by Friday 20 December 2025
Contact: (08) 8255 2467
Fred’s Van – St Vincent de Paul Society
Who: For rough sleepers, people experiencing homelessness 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
Provided by: Fred's Van from the St Vincent de Paul Society SA / Vinnies SA
Cost/How: no cost, drop in
Fred's Van - Aldinga
Aldinga Community Centre, Symonds Reserve, 7 Stewart Ave, Aldinga Beach SA 5173
Friday 7pm
Fred's Van - Christie Downs
Wardli Youth Centre, 13 McKinna Rd, Christie Downs SA 5164
Sunday 7pm & Wednesday 7pm
Fred's Van - Elizabeth
Vinnies Elizabeth, 8 Langford Drive, Elizabeth SA 5112
Sunday 12pm & Wednesday 6pm
Fred's Van - Gawler
Pioneer Park, Lyndoch Rd, Gawler East 5118
Thursday 6pm
Fred's Van - Kilburn
Kilburn Community Centre, 59 Gladstone Ave, Kilburn SA 5084
Thursday 7pm
Fred's Van - Salisbury
Salisbury Institute, 17 Wiltshire Street Salisbury SA 5108
Sunday 6pm
Fred's Van - Semaphore
St Bede’s Anglican Church, 200 Military Rd, Semaphore SA 5019
Sunday 5.30pm
MarionLIFE
What/Who: $5 Christmas Day Lunch for the community
Come along for a main meal, dessert, tea/coffee, music and fun! Families with children are most welcome
Provided by: MarionLIFE
When: Thursday 25 December 2025, 12noon
Where: Marion Church of Christ, 887 Marion Rd, Mitchell Park SA 5043
Cost: $5 per person
RSVP/Register: Bookings required for catering by Thursday 11 December 2025
Contact: (08) 8277 0304 or by email info@marionlife.org.au
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.
The Salvation Army - Unley
What/Who: Christmas Eve dinner for residents of Unley and Mitcham councils, who would potentially spend the day alone or find themselves in need. Please note, there will be no lunch on Christmas Day.
When: Wednesday 24 December 2025, 5.30 – 8.30pm
Where: 95 Maud St, Unley SA 5061
Cost/RSVP: No cost, Places are limited to 120 people, so registrations are essential!
Contact: Register at (08) 8271 2839
The Salvation Army - Victor Harbor
What/Who: Free Christmas dinner for people who are doing it tough this year, have no place to go or just want some company at Christmas
When: Thursday 25 December 2025, 12pm for a 12.30pm meal
Where: 22 Bartel Boulevard, Encounter Bay
Cost/RSVP: No cost, Registrations required
Contact: Register at 8552 7474 or Victor.Harbor.Corps@salvationarmy.org.au
The Salvation Army – Wynn Vale
What/Who: Christmas Day lunch for people in the local community
When: Christmas Day Thursday 25 December 2025, from 12pm – 3pm
Where: 99 Wynn Vale Drive, Wynn Vale SA 5127
Cost/RSVP: No cost, Registrations required
Contact: Register at 8289 4784
Woodcroft Morphett Vale - Christmas Lunch by The Way Church
What/Who: Free Christmas lunch for the community
Come along for a main meal, dessert, tea/coffee, music and fun!
Families with children are most welcome
Provided by: The Way Church in conjunction with Woodcroft-Morphett Vale Neighbourhood Centre
When: Thursday 25 December 2025, 11am
Where: Woodcroft Morphett Vale Neighbourhood Centre, 175 Bains Rd Morphett Vale SA 5162
Cost: Free
RSVP/Registration: Bookings required for catering by Friday 12 December 2025
Contact: 0488 017 114 or online >>here
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/christmas-lunch-by-the-way-church-tickets-1966674573591
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COUNTRY AND RURAL AREAS
Fred’s Van – St Vincent de Paul Society
What: Free evening meal for rough sleepers, plus give-away blankets if required. Meals served over Christmas and New Year period
Who: For rough sleepers and people doing it tough
Cost/How: no cost, drop in
Fred's Van - Port Lincoln
St Mary Church of the Angels Church, Mortlock Tce, Port Lincoln SA 5606
Sunday 6pm
Fred's Van - Port Pirie
Vinnies Centre, Gertrude Place, Port Pirie, SA 5540
Sunday 6pm
MILLICENT
What: Millicent Shares a Plate
Who: Anyone who needs a meal
Provided by: Milicent Shares a Plate
Cost: No cost
When: After 1pm Wednesday 24 December and 31 December 2025
Where: RSL Hall, North Terrace, Millicent SA 5280
MOUNT GAMBIER
What: Community Christmas Day 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
Provided by: City of Mount Gambier
When: Thursday 25 December 2025, 11.45am
Where: City Hall, Mount Gambier (Via Cave Gardens)
Cost/RSVP: No cost. Places are limited, bookings essential
Contact: Vicki Clark 0455 464 620 to register or for further enquiries
MURRAY BRIDGE
What: Christmas Lunch
What/Who: 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 and would like to celebrate with others
'Come and find the heart of Christmas in Community"
Provided by: Combined Christian Churches:
Murray Bridge Catholic Church, Murray Bridge Uniting Church
When: Thursday 25 December 2025, 12pm
Where: Catholic Church Parish Centre, 17 Ind St Murray Bridge SA 5253
Cost/RSVP: no cost, bookings required by Monday 15 December 2025
Contact: Murray Bridge Catholic Church 8531 1699, Phil Nutt 0417 885 539 to register or for further enquiries
