Free and low cost food for the Inner West
A number of community organisations and residents have created/extended their food pantries and services to assist our local community during this difficult period.
The concept of the food pantry is:
- take what you need
- give what you can
Help us spread the news about these services - filled with love, generosity and kindness.
Find local food pantries near you and read about what each services offers.
Newtown Neighbourhood Centre Food Pantry
Where: 1 Bedford St, Newtown
Opening hours: 10am to 4pm Monday to Thursday on 9564 7333
Newtown Neighbourhood Centre (NNC) have re-purposed their Street Library into a free Food Pantry to help those in need during these unprecedented times. The pantry is filled daily.
Please give what you can or take what you need.
The NNC pantry is also a place to find printed information explaining how to get other kinds of support.
If you or someone you know needs help, Newtown Neighbourhood Centre staff are accessible via phone 10am – 4pm Monday to Thursday on 9564 7333
You can donate money to NNC online or drop off to the pantry.
The 2044 Community Pantry
Where: Under the railway bridge on Unwins Bridge Rd, Tempe.
The 2044 Community Pantry acknowledge the custodians of this land, the Gadigal people of the Eora nation and their Elders past and present. We acknowledge and respect their continuing culture and the contribution they make to the life of 2044.
Take what you need, give what you can.
Please donate:
- pantry items including pasta, rice, cereal, tinned goods, packaged snacks
- non-refrigerated drinks
- toiletries
- personal hygiene products
- tissues, toilet paper
- fresh fruit, herbs and vegetables
- blankets that are clean and in EUC
Do not donate:
- expired food or toiletries
- open food packages
- food that requires refrigeration
- sharp items including razors
- toys
- clothes
- household
- kitchen appliances
The Ville Food Pantry
Where: 243 Marrickville Road, Marrickville (corner of Illawarra and Marrickville Road)
Lots of people have lost their jobs and are not sure where their next meal is coming from.
The Food Pantry is a way to donate groceries to those in need.
Pop in a few things like cans, jars, pasta etc.
Petersham Pantry
Where: Terminus Street, Petersham (end of the tunnel)
This is a free public space for swapping food and necessities among neighbours.
Give what you can, take what you need.
Ashfield Blessing Box
Where: Ashfield Baptist Church Centre, 19 Holden Street Ashfield.
The Ashfield Blessing Box is run by the Ashfield Baptist Church community and available 24/7. The box is accessible to both donors and recipients to give and/or take at any time.
On request the Blessing Box also has a small supply of frozen meals and bread. In extreme circumstances, the Ashfield blessing Box may be able to organise contactless delivery.
To organise frozen meals or donate food or money to the Blessing Box contact Nerida by SMS on 0488990326 or neriched@gmail.com or send a Facebook message to the Ashfield Blessing Box.
Pocket City Farms Camperdown Community Food Pantry
Where: 31A Mallet St Camperdown
Pocket City Farms have an honesty farm stall and street food pantry. Locals are welcome to come by during lockdown. If you have food items to donate to our food relief initiative, please feel free to drop them into our food pantry out the front of the farm on Mallett St.
Locals who need support are invited to take what you need. She’s jam packed at the moment, ready to provide. Street pantries are a great little way of helping those most vulnerable in the community, particularly during this difficult time.
Give what you can, take what you need. Cans, jars, dry goods, drinks, pet food and toiletries preferred. No out of date, open or perishable items please.
(And just a note that the fridge on the side is our brand spanking new honesty farm stall. Keep your eye on that too as it will soon be regularly stocked with “pay what you can” veggies from the farm.)
Built by the clever hands of Ashley from @old.butstillgood 🙌
Addi Road Food Pantry Marrickville
Where: Addison Road Community Centre, 142 Addison Road, Marrickville, Hut 1
Opening hours: Monday to Friday, 12pm to 4pm
Reach us by public transport: 428 bus stops directly outside on Addison Road, we’re a short walk from Enmore Park on Victoria Road or a 15-minute walk from Stanmore train station. We also have bike racks, plus disabled and free parking.
We believe no one should be going hungry in Australia today.
The Addi Road Food Pantry helps you stretch your budget and put healthy food on the table, while reducing your carbon footprint. Packaged goods sold at very low cost. Once you spend $5 or more we offer free fruit, vegetables and bread.
Who can shop at the Food Pantry?
Whatever your financial situation, if you’re looking for low cost groceries or committed to reducing food waste, you are welcome at the Addison Road Food Pantry. No proof of income or visa status is required, and vouchers are available for those who cannot pay. 
Emergency relief for communities and clients
Organisations or individuals looking for food relief hampers or vouchers for your community or clients, please contact our office on 9569 7633 or info@addiroad.org.au
Want to support urgent food relief?
Addi Road Food Pantry Camperdown
Where: 31 Pyrmont Bridge Rd, Camperdown.
Opening hours: Tuesday to Friday 12pm to 4pm
Reach us by public transport via any buses on Parramatta Rd. Get off at Missenden Road and it’s a short walk from there. We are also a short walk from Sydney University, RPA hospital and Glebe. Parking available on streets nearby.
We believe no one should be going hungry in Australia today.
The Addi Road Food Pantry helps you stretch your budget and put healthy food on the table, while reducing your carbon footprint. Packaged goods sold at very low cost. Once you spend $5 or more we offer free fruit, vegetables and bread.
Who can shop at the Food Pantry?
Whatever your financial situation, if you’re looking for low cost groceries or committed to reducing food waste, you are welcome at the Addison Road Food Pantry. No proof of income or visa status is required, and vouchers are available for those who cannot pay. 
Emergency relief for communities and clients
Organisations or individuals looking for food relief hampers or vouchers for your community or clients, please contact our office on 9569 7633 or info@addiroad.org.au
Want to support urgent food relief?
The Kindness Cupboard at St David's Church Haberfield
Where: 51 Dalhousie St Haberfield - St David's Church
Free food and toiletries. All are welcome anytime. bread delivery every Tuesday lunchtime.
The Sydney Food Pantry
Where: 181 Parramatta Rd (Corner Young St), Annandale
Opening hours: During COVID lockdown - Tuesday 12noon to 3:30pm and Friday 8:30am to 1pm
The Sydney Food Pantry is a free food service. See the list of available groceries here.
To register phone or SMS:  0449 844 006
OZ Harvest Food Relief
If you need food relief, please use this map to find services providing food help near you
Everybody deserves access to quality, nutritious food, but during these tough times, more people than ever are being forced to go without.
Join us in giving hope to those doing it tough and donate to Oz Harvest today.
Bill Crews Exodus Foundation
Where: 180 Liverpool Road, Ashfield
Bill Crews Exodus Foundation offer free meals 7 days per week. Breakfast 9am to 9:45am and Lunch 11:30am to 12:45pm
Everyone deserves fresh, nutritious food. That’s why we give healthy, free meals to the homeless and the hungry of Sydney, 7-days a week. Our famous Loaves & Fishes Free Restaurant serves breakfast and lunch. Anyone in need is welcome.
You can get other kinds of help to ride over the bumps in everyday life, from healthcare to legal advice.
You can support the Bill Crews Foundation by donating food, money or volunteering.
Junction Neighbourhood Centre Crisis Directory
Junction Neighbourhood Centre (JNC) The Junction Neighbourhood Centre (JNC) understands this new 2021 lockdown is a hard time for everyone and we are working together to provide up to date information on local services which can provide support.
JNC has created a list of services that are operating during the June/July 2021 outbreak COVID-19 pandemic, including details of any changed arrangements for accessing them. These services are changing daily and we will keep this directory up to date with all relevant services. Some are available Sydney wide- others are for people living in Randwick or Waverly Local Government areas.
Please note that details will change after the lockdown ends, so please call first or check our website. If you have any other enquiries you can call our office on 9349 8200 so we can assist you.
We will continue to support our community during this difficult time. If you have an enquiry about services or need support, please don’t hesitate to contact us.
Find more community support services here