Food Support
If you need help accessing food, managing money, or finding extra support, there are services available both on and off campus. FUSA can help you understand your options, connect with support, and find services that may be useful during a difficult time.
FUSA can help students explore support options, understand what assistance may be available, and connect with other useful services. To find out more, visit fusa.edu.au/financial-advocacy or email
Ask Izzy is a website that helps people find nearby support services, including food, housing, money help, counselling, and other essentials. Visit askizzy.org.au
AnglicareSA offers emergency relief and a range of community support services, including support during university closure periods. Opening hours are Monday to Friday, 9am to 4pm. Services are available at The Magdalene Centre, 82 Gilbert Street, Adelaide and 111 Beach Road, Christies Beach. Visit anglicaresa.com.au
Heart & Soul Group provides low-cost food access through its warehouse and other distribution points, with home delivery available in some cases. Opening hours are Monday to Friday, 10am to 2pm. Locations include the Heart & Soul Group Warehouse at 30 Fourth Street, Wingfield, and Colonnades Shopping Centre. Visit heartandsoulgroup.org
Puddle Jumpers provides practical support, including food and essentials, for individuals and families doing it tough. Opening times vary, so check their Facebook page for updates. The service is located at 52 Pleasant Avenue, Glandore. Visit puddlejumpers.org.au
The People’s Platter is a community food service that helps people access affordable meals and groceries in the Reynella area. It operates Tuesday to Friday, with current opening information available on its Facebook page. The service is based at Reynella Neighbourhood Centre, 164–170 Old South Road, Reynella. Visit facebook.com/TPPadelaide
The Food Centre offers low-cost groceries and food relief to help people stretch their budget further. Opening hours are Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 5pm. It is located at Shop 5, 580 Main North Road, Gepps Cross. Visit thefoodcentre.com.au
Baptist Care SA Food Hub provides affordable food and grocery support for people needing extra help. Opening hours are Monday to Thursday, 10am to 3pm. It is located at 216 Wright Street, Adelaide. Visit baptistcaresa.org.au/foodhubadelaide
Hands & Feet offers practical community support, including access to food and other essentials. It runs on Fridays from 8:30 am at Worn Again Op Shop, City Reach Marion Church Building, 288 Sturt Road, Marion. Visit handsandfeet.com.au
OzHarvest Adelaide rescues quality surplus food and helps connect people and communities with free food support. It operates Tuesday to Thursday from 27 Manton Street, Hindmarsh. Visit ozharvest.org/your-local-ozharvest/adelaide/