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Oct
3
Tue
Community lunch (Brunswick) @ Brunswick Uniting Church
Oct 3 @ 12:00 – 13:00

The cook provides a home style, two course meal.

Food Not Bombs, Richmond
Oct 3 @ 19:15 – 21:15

Food Not Bombs Melbourne is part of a worldwide movement that cooks and distributes vegan food to anyone and everyone, without restriction. It gathers leftover fruit and vegetables from Queen Victoria Market and elsewhere, gives some to worthy causes, then cooks up the rest and serves it on the streets of Melbourne.

They would welcome more people to help them cook the meals (you can cook what you like or help someone else cook). The cooking starts at 4pm at Collingwood Neighbourhood House, 253 Hoddle Street.

Oct
4
Wed
Food Not Bombs, Coburg @ Catalyst Social Centre
Oct 4 @ 19:00 – 21:00

Food Not Bombs Melbourne is part of a worldwide movement that cooks and distributes vegan food to anyone and everyone, without restriction. It gathers leftover fruit and vegetables from Queen Victoria Market and elsewhere, gives some to worthy causes, then cooks up the rest and serves it on the streets of Melbourne. They would welcome more people to help them cook the meals (you can cook what you like or help someone else cook). The cooking starts 2 hours before the serving times.

Oct
5
Thu
Community dinner (Fawkner) @ Hope Cafe, St Mark's Catholic Church
Oct 5 @ 18:00 – 20:00

They provide a safe, welcoming space where food is eaten and friendships are made.

Community dinner (Lilydale) @ Lilydale Showgrounds, Main Street(mid Sep to mid May); The Chapel,42-44 Castella Street (mid May to mid Sep).
Oct 5 @ 19:00 – 21:00

FoodStop creates a safe and positive environment for those needing a meal and/or social interaction.

Whilst FoodStop is usually located at the entrance to the Lilydale Showgrounds, in the colder months (mid May to mid September), it is in The Chapel at 42-44 Castella Street, Lilydale.

Oct
6
Fri
Community lunch (Preston) @ Bridge Darebin
Oct 6 @ 12:00 – 13:30

Go for a lunch and stay for the conversation and activities.

Oct
7
Sat
Community lunch (Mill Park) @ Mill Park Baptist Church
Oct 7 @ 13:00 – 14:00

Go and and enjoy a meal with them. Welcoming the homeless, people with dependencies, struggling families, asylum seekers, refugees, people with disabilities and anyone who just wants a good meal and a chat.

Open Table, Fitzroy North @ Bargoonga Nganjin, North Fitzroy Library
Oct 7 @ 13:00 – 14:00

Open Table “take surplus food that would otherwise be thrown away, and turn it into nutritious meals to share with the community, in order to reduce food insecurity and food waste”.

It appears that there are some months when the meal doesn’t happen so check their website calendar before going.

Oct
8
Sun
Community dinner (Mitcham)
Oct 8 @ 17:30 – 19:30

Each Sunday night, a different local club, business, or church group provides and serves a meal to people in the Mitcham community.

Oct
10
Tue
Community lunch (Brunswick) @ Brunswick Uniting Church
Oct 10 @ 12:00 – 13:00

The cook provides a home style, two course meal.

Community lunch (Reservoir) @ Reservoir Neighbourhood House
Oct 10 @ 12:00 – 13:00

‘Jen the chef’ makes meals which always includes a main and dessert. Why not go down and join in, eat something, and have a chat with some new friends.

Food Not Bombs, Richmond
Oct 10 @ 19:15 – 21:15

Food Not Bombs Melbourne is part of a worldwide movement that cooks and distributes vegan food to anyone and everyone, without restriction. It gathers leftover fruit and vegetables from Queen Victoria Market and elsewhere, gives some to worthy causes, then cooks up the rest and serves it on the streets of Melbourne.

They would welcome more people to help them cook the meals (you can cook what you like or help someone else cook). The cooking starts at 4pm at Collingwood Neighbourhood House, 253 Hoddle Street.

Oct
11
Wed
Community lunch (Thornbury) @ Span Community House
Oct 11 @ 12:30 – 14:30

A two course home-cooked meal is shared in their dining room with other friendly community members. Go along for company, conversation and support. A great opportunity to find out what’s available in the neighbourhood. RSVP Span Community House by phone (9480 1364) or email.

Food Not Bombs, Coburg @ Catalyst Social Centre
Oct 11 @ 19:00 – 21:00

Food Not Bombs Melbourne is part of a worldwide movement that cooks and distributes vegan food to anyone and everyone, without restriction. It gathers leftover fruit and vegetables from Queen Victoria Market and elsewhere, gives some to worthy causes, then cooks up the rest and serves it on the streets of Melbourne. They would welcome more people to help them cook the meals (you can cook what you like or help someone else cook). The cooking starts 2 hours before the serving times.

Oct
12
Thu
Community lunch (Brunswick) @ Brunswick Neighbourhood House
Oct 12 @ 12:30 – 13:00

The Open Table crew collects surplus food and it is used to create a hearty, vegetarian meal. This event is for everyone, from those who don’t have much to those who have plenty. It’s a celebration aimed at connecting diverse people in the area of Brunswick.

Community dinner (Fawkner) @ Hope Cafe, St Mark's Catholic Church
Oct 12 @ 18:00 – 20:00

They provide a safe, welcoming space where food is eaten and friendships are made.

Community dinner (Lilydale) @ Lilydale Showgrounds, Main Street(mid Sep to mid May); The Chapel,42-44 Castella Street (mid May to mid Sep).
Oct 12 @ 19:00 – 21:00

FoodStop creates a safe and positive environment for those needing a meal and/or social interaction.

Whilst FoodStop is usually located at the entrance to the Lilydale Showgrounds, in the colder months (mid May to mid September), it is in The Chapel at 42-44 Castella Street, Lilydale.

Oct
13
Fri
Community lunch (Preston) @ Bridge Darebin
Oct 13 @ 12:00 – 13:30

Go for a lunch and stay for the conversation and activities.

Oct
14
Sat
Community lunch (Mill Park) @ Mill Park Baptist Church
Oct 14 @ 13:00 – 14:00

Go and and enjoy a meal with them. Welcoming the homeless, people with dependencies, struggling families, asylum seekers, refugees, people with disabilities and anyone who just wants a good meal and a chat.

Open Table, Fitzroy North @ Bargoonga Nganjin, North Fitzroy Library
Oct 14 @ 13:00 – 14:00

Open Table “take surplus food that would otherwise be thrown away, and turn it into nutritious meals to share with the community, in order to reduce food insecurity and food waste”.

It appears that there are some months when the meal doesn’t happen so check their website calendar before going.

Oct
15
Sun
Community dinner (Mitcham)
Oct 15 @ 17:30 – 19:30

Each Sunday night, a different local club, business, or church group provides and serves a meal to people in the Mitcham community.

Oct
17
Tue
Community lunch (Brunswick) @ Brunswick Uniting Church
Oct 17 @ 12:00 – 13:00

The cook provides a home style, two course meal.

Food Not Bombs, Richmond
Oct 17 @ 19:15 – 21:15

Food Not Bombs Melbourne is part of a worldwide movement that cooks and distributes vegan food to anyone and everyone, without restriction. It gathers leftover fruit and vegetables from Queen Victoria Market and elsewhere, gives some to worthy causes, then cooks up the rest and serves it on the streets of Melbourne.

They would welcome more people to help them cook the meals (you can cook what you like or help someone else cook). The cooking starts at 4pm at Collingwood Neighbourhood House, 253 Hoddle Street.

Oct
18
Wed
Community lunch (Greensborough) @ All Saints Anglican Church
Oct 18 @ 12:00 – 13:30

Whether you are a local worker, live locally, are a church member or just looking for a place to have a meal – they welcome you to their monthly community meal. Their desire is to create a safe space for all people to connect, be encouraged and feel cared for as a valued member of our local community.

Food Not Bombs, Coburg @ Catalyst Social Centre
Oct 18 @ 19:00 – 21:00

Food Not Bombs Melbourne is part of a worldwide movement that cooks and distributes vegan food to anyone and everyone, without restriction. It gathers leftover fruit and vegetables from Queen Victoria Market and elsewhere, gives some to worthy causes, then cooks up the rest and serves it on the streets of Melbourne. They would welcome more people to help them cook the meals (you can cook what you like or help someone else cook). The cooking starts 2 hours before the serving times.

Oct
19
Thu
Community dinner (Fawkner) @ Hope Cafe, St Mark's Catholic Church
Oct 19 @ 18:00 – 20:00

They provide a safe, welcoming space where food is eaten and friendships are made.

Community dinner (Lilydale) @ Lilydale Showgrounds, Main Street(mid Sep to mid May); The Chapel,42-44 Castella Street (mid May to mid Sep).
Oct 19 @ 19:00 – 21:00

FoodStop creates a safe and positive environment for those needing a meal and/or social interaction.

Whilst FoodStop is usually located at the entrance to the Lilydale Showgrounds, in the colder months (mid May to mid September), it is in The Chapel at 42-44 Castella Street, Lilydale.

Oct
20
Fri
Community lunch (Preston) @ Bridge Darebin
Oct 20 @ 12:00 – 13:30

Go for a lunch and stay for the conversation and activities.

Oct
21
Sat
Community lunch (Mill Park) @ Mill Park Baptist Church
Oct 21 @ 13:00 – 14:00

Go and and enjoy a meal with them. Welcoming the homeless, people with dependencies, struggling families, asylum seekers, refugees, people with disabilities and anyone who just wants a good meal and a chat.

Open Table, Fitzroy North @ Bargoonga Nganjin, North Fitzroy Library
Oct 21 @ 13:00 – 14:00

Open Table “take surplus food that would otherwise be thrown away, and turn it into nutritious meals to share with the community, in order to reduce food insecurity and food waste”.

It appears that there are some months when the meal doesn’t happen so check their website calendar before going.

Oct
22
Sun
Community lunch (Thornbury) @ Thornbury Church of Christ
Oct 22 @ 12:00 – 13:00

A choice between roast meat or vegetarian. They like people to pre-order as it helps with numbers.

Community dinner (Mitcham)
Oct 22 @ 17:30 – 19:30

Each Sunday night, a different local club, business, or church group provides and serves a meal to people in the Mitcham community.

Oct
24
Tue
Community lunch (Brunswick) @ Brunswick Uniting Church
Oct 24 @ 12:00 – 13:00

The cook provides a home style, two course meal.

Food Not Bombs, Richmond
Oct 24 @ 19:15 – 21:15

Food Not Bombs Melbourne is part of a worldwide movement that cooks and distributes vegan food to anyone and everyone, without restriction. It gathers leftover fruit and vegetables from Queen Victoria Market and elsewhere, gives some to worthy causes, then cooks up the rest and serves it on the streets of Melbourne.

They would welcome more people to help them cook the meals (you can cook what you like or help someone else cook). The cooking starts at 4pm at Collingwood Neighbourhood House, 253 Hoddle Street.

Oct
25
Wed
Food Not Bombs, Coburg @ Catalyst Social Centre
Oct 25 @ 19:00 – 21:00

Food Not Bombs Melbourne is part of a worldwide movement that cooks and distributes vegan food to anyone and everyone, without restriction. It gathers leftover fruit and vegetables from Queen Victoria Market and elsewhere, gives some to worthy causes, then cooks up the rest and serves it on the streets of Melbourne. They would welcome more people to help them cook the meals (you can cook what you like or help someone else cook). The cooking starts 2 hours before the serving times.

Oct
26
Thu
Community dinner (Fawkner) @ Hope Cafe, St Mark's Catholic Church
Oct 26 @ 18:00 – 20:00

They provide a safe, welcoming space where food is eaten and friendships are made.

Community dinner (Lilydale) @ Lilydale Showgrounds, Main Street(mid Sep to mid May); The Chapel,42-44 Castella Street (mid May to mid Sep).
Oct 26 @ 19:00 – 21:00

FoodStop creates a safe and positive environment for those needing a meal and/or social interaction.

Whilst FoodStop is usually located at the entrance to the Lilydale Showgrounds, in the colder months (mid May to mid September), it is in The Chapel at 42-44 Castella Street, Lilydale.

Oct
27
Fri
Community lunch (Preston) @ Bridge Darebin
Oct 27 @ 12:00 – 13:30

Go for a lunch and stay for the conversation and activities.

Community dinner (Eltham) @ Eltham Senior Citizens Centre
Oct 27 @ 18:00 – 19:30

The SALT Foundation and Southern Cross Church invite you to a free community dinner. Arrive at 6pm for dinner at 6.30pm. No booking required.

Oct
28
Sat
Community lunch (Mill Park) @ Mill Park Baptist Church
Oct 28 @ 13:00 – 14:00

Go and and enjoy a meal with them. Welcoming the homeless, people with dependencies, struggling families, asylum seekers, refugees, people with disabilities and anyone who just wants a good meal and a chat.

Open Table, Fitzroy North @ Bargoonga Nganjin, North Fitzroy Library
Oct 28 @ 13:00 – 14:00

Open Table “take surplus food that would otherwise be thrown away, and turn it into nutritious meals to share with the community, in order to reduce food insecurity and food waste”.

It appears that there are some months when the meal doesn’t happen so check their website calendar before going.

Oct
29
Sun
Community dinner (Mitcham)
Oct 29 @ 17:30 – 19:30

Each Sunday night, a different local club, business, or church group provides and serves a meal to people in the Mitcham community.

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