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Eastern SuburbsCommunity FoodAccess GuideA GUIDE TO HEALTHY AND AFFORDABLE FOOD AND MEALSENDORSED SESLHD MHS CLINICAL COUNCILOCTOBER 2020T18/57005
Hello thereBalancing healthy eating and financial priorities can be hard, especially when food isn’talways cheap. Here is our guide for local lower-cost and free food in the Sydney EasternSuburbs that is easy to access and high in nutrition.Contents:Quick Guide to Cheap and Healthy Groceries and Meals3Community Map for all service centres4COA Sydney, Woollahra5Holdsworth Community, Woolahra6Eastern Suburbs Salvation Army Community Services Centre, Maroubra7Jewish House & Our Big Kitchen, Bondi8Kooloora Community Centre: Veged Out Program, Malabar9OzHarvest Market, Kensington10South Eastern Community Connect (SECC) , Eastlakes and Mascot11St Mark’s Anglican Church, Malabar12St Vincent de Paul Society, Kingsford Community Support Centre13Staple Bags14The Wayside Café and Community Service Centre, Bondi Beach15Looking for More?Other related services (Helpful websites and contacts)7 Helpful, Healthy Shopping Tips for 7 Days of the Week161718This resource has been developed as part of the Keeping the Body in Mind Program, Eastern SuburbsMental Health Service, and as part of a dietetics placement project by Michelle Hsu & Joyce Chanunder the supervision of Scott Teasdale and Elisa Rossimel. Images obtained from Google Images.2
Quick Guide to Cheap and Healthy Groceries and MealsFind places near you to get cheap and healthyfood to reach your health and wellbeing goals.How to use the guide:For each place, there will be all the details you need to get in contact with theorganisation and where to find them straight away.Each place will also have easy-to-read symbols to quickly find:Cooked meals provided at the place or delivered to your home.Groceries, fresh and non-perishable foods.Shopping list assistance. Send the organisation your shopping list orderand they will buy the items and deliver them to you.Look out for extra opportunities tooAt the bottom of the details, some places may offer other activities and services suchas volunteering, work experience and financial support services.3
Community Map - Look for a service around your neighbourhood1COA Sydney2HoldsworthCommunity3EasternSuburbsSalvation ArmyCommunityServices Centre4Jewish House &Our Big Kitchen5KoolooraCommunityCentre6OzHarvest7South EasternCommunityConnect8St Mark’sAnglican Church9St Vincent dePaul Society10The WaysideCafé & Centre4
COA SydneyServices available: Kosher Meals on WheelsFresh and frozen options Shopping servicesFor people facing financial hardship and mobilityproblems.For:EveryoneCost: 9 per meal (main soup/dessert)Can be covered by My AgedCare or pensionLocation: 25 Rowe Street, WoollahraNSW 2025*Transport is provided to and fromthe centre on community busesOpen:Phone:Monday to Thursday 9am-5pmFriday 9am-2pm (Office)Monday, Wednesday andFriday mornings 8.30-11am(Meals on Wheels homedelivery), except JewishHolidays9389 0035Find out more at: ther services: Community activities Home support Volunteering opportunities5
Holdsworth CommunityServices available: Gaden Community Café Home CuisineFresh and frozen optionsKosher and vegetarian options Home shopping servicesFor Woollahra residents onlyFor:People living in Woollahra andparts of Waverley localgovernment areasCost:From 7.50 per mealFree delivery forWoollahra/Waverley areaLocation: Office64 Holdsworth StreetWoollahra NSW 2025Gaden Community Café334 Edgecliff Road (Cnr QueenStreet), Woollahra*Currently closed due to COVIDOpen:Phone:Holdsworth Community Office:Monday to Friday 9am-5pm(Office)Monday to Friday 7.30am-4pm(Café) *Currently closed due toCOVID9302 3600 (Office)9302 3688 (Café)9327 2361 (Home Cuisine)9302 3605 (Home shopping)Gaden Community Café:Find out more at: https://holdsworth.org.au/meals-food/6
Eastern Suburbs Salvation ArmyCommunity Services Centre, Maroubra*Currently closed due to COVIDServices available: Free community meals Food vouchers Emergency crisis food parcelsFor:EveryoneFor food vouchers, call to check ifyou are eligible.Cost:FreeLocation: 100 Boyce Rd, Maroubra NSW2035Full wheelchair accessOpen:Monday and Tuesday (breakfast)9am-10.30amWednesday (lunch)12pm-1.30pmPhone:Centre: 9344 7974Food vouchers /emergencycrisis: 1300 371 288(Monday to Friday 9am-5pm)Find out more at: www.salvationarmy.org.auOther services: General welfare assistance Volunteering opportunities (helping with meal preparation, washing up andmore)7
Jewish House, Bondi*Currently closed due to COVIDOur Big Kitchen, BondiServices available: Groceries Cooked mealsHot fresh or frozen optionsKosher and vegetarian optionsMeals provided by Our Big KitchenFor:EveryoneCost:FreeLocation: Jewish House17 Flood St, Bondi NSW 2026Our Big Kitchen36 Flood Street, Bondi NSW2026Open:Monday to Friday 10am5pm (Office)Contact Jewish House formeal times. *Currently closeddue to COVIDCall Our Big Kitchen foropening timesPhone:9386 0770 (Jewish House)Crisis Hotline: 1300 544 3578084 2729 (Our Big Kitchen)Find out more at: www.jewishhouse.org.au and www.obk.org.au/Other services: CounsellingImmediate crisis interventionFood and shelter PsychiatryPsychologyJob search support8
Kooloora Community CentreVeged Out ProgramService available: Veged Out groceries at CentreBag of fresh fruit, vegetables and bakedbreadFor:Everyone living in Malabar,Matraville, Chifley, PhillipBay, Little Bay, La Perouseor Port BotanyCost: 15 per bagPay at Kooloora Centre 1 weekin advance and keep yourreceipt to collect groceriesLocation: 167 Bilga Crescent, MalabarNSW 2036Open:Pick up groceries 10.30amevery second Friday (exceptschool holidays)Phone:9661 9160 or 0482 039 053Ask Veged Out programCoordinatorFind out more at: https://kooloora.org/Other services: Community garden Emergency food relief (hampers, cooked meals, electricity and gas vouchers) Volunteering opportunities (to help run Veged Out program)9
OzHarvest Market, KensingtonService available: Groceries - Stock varies each week.Prep-packed hampers at main entrance.Fresh fruit and vegetables, bread, tinned goods, frozenmeals, drinks, toiletries and other home products.For:EveryoneCost:FreeContributions are greatlyappreciated.Please BYO bagsLocation:147 Anzac Parade,Kensington NSW 2033*No parking on-siteOpen:Tuesday to Friday 10am2pmPhone:9516 3877 (Sydney office)Find out more at: www.ozharvest.org/market/Or Check out their Facebook page for the latest stock updateswww.facebook.com/OzHarvestMarketOther activities:Nourish – Free hospitality training course for youths aged 16-25 years old. Program is for 6months with TAFE NSW. You receive a Certificate II in hospitality at the end of theprogram.Talk to: Belinda Woollett – Nourish Program ManagerPhone: 0411 465 458Email: nourish.sydney@ozharvest.orgNEST – Nutrition education program for people in need of all ages. Programs are run byqualified nutritionist and dietitian volunteers.Phone: 1800 108 006Email: nest@ozharvest.org10
South Eastern Community ConnectList Shopping ServiceService available: Shopping Home delivery serviceFor: Have difficulty shopping due tophysical or mental condition(s) At least 18 years oldCost:Contact SECCLocation: Head Office: Shop 84, EastlakesShopping Centre (under CentreManagement)SECC Community Hub: 1007Botany Road, Mascot (cnrCoward St)Open:Monday to Friday 9am-4.30pmDelivery days: Tuesday,Wednesday and ThursdayPhone:8338 8506 (Eastlakes)7903 0607 (Mascot)Find out more at: lOther activities: Volunteering opportunities Multicultural social support groups and various levels of English classes At-home respite care and social support Family – parenting classes, supported playgroups and toy library11
St Mark’s Anglican Church, MalabarService available: Groceriesin partnership withNon-perishable staples and some fresh foods (e.g cannedfoods, cereals, long-life milk, pasta, rice)For:Anyone with aPension, Health Care orImmigration cardCost: 10 for bag of groceries 2 for fresh foodLocation: Corner of Franklin Stand Victoria Lane,Malabar NSWOpen:Every second Friday10.30-11.30amCall or visit website fordatesPhone:9311 0309Find out more at: www.stmarksmalabar.org.auSimilar service also available at St Paul’s South CoogeeDetails: 1 Gregory St, South CoogeeEvery second Thursday 3.30pm - 4.30pmCall or visit website for datesContact: 0407 891 306Other Mobile Community Pantry ntry12
St Vincent de Paul Society, KingsfordCommunity Support CentreServices available: Food Food vouchers**During COVID-19, vouchers will be posted to a secureletterbox or can be picked up from office. Brekky vanAvailable at Prince Alfred Park in Surry Hills every Sunday 9am11am for hot cooked breakfast for people facing hardship.For: Live in Randwick CityCouncil Referred by CentrelinkCost:FreeMust provide Centrelinkincome statement toapplyLocation: Level 2, 1a Meeks St,Kingsford NSWOpen:Monday to Friday9.30am-12pm &1pm-3pmPhone:9662 7380 (Kingsford)General intake line forwelfare assistance:9560 2656 or 13 18 12Find out more at: www.vinnies.org.auEmail: kingsfordcsc@sydneyvinnies.orgOther services: Clothing Financial assistance13
Staple Bags, Surry HillsService available: GroceriesFresh and non-perishable groceriesFor:EveryoneCost: 15 for vegetarian bag 20 for standard bag (for2 people for a week) 30 for family bag (for 4people for a week) delivery fee may apply(call to check for yoursuburb)Location: Drop-off delivery onlyPop-up stores availableOpen:Monday to Friday9am-5pmPhone:9787 6832Find out more at: www.thestaplesbag.ssi.org.au/Other services: Work experience opportunities for unemployed people Provides hands-on work experience and life skills training (to help job seekers tofind and keep a job)14
The Wayside Café and Community ServiceCentre, Bondi BeachServices available: Free community breakfasts and lunches Low-cost mealsFor:EveryoneCost:FREE Community meals &Café offers full meals forunder 4Location: Norman Andrews House77 Roscoe StreetBondi Beach NSW 2026Heart café: 95 RoscoeStreet, Bondi BeachOpen:Monday to FridayCentre-based: 9am-1pmOutreach: 2pm-9pmHeart café: 7am-4pm dailyPhone:9581 9193Find out more at: www.thewaysidechapel.com/Other services: Showers, storage and laundry facilities are available for emergency relief. Volunteer opportunities at the Café to learn cooking, food preparation &business operations.o Programs for Wellness, Aboriginal communities, Pathways, NDIS, Youngpeople. Program timetable TBC. Bondi Gardeno Telephone: 02 9581 9101o Email: garden@thewaysidechapel.com15
Looking for more?Contact the following organisations for even more community meals and groceries near you:Donated food distributorsFood Bank9756 3099Second Bite1800 263 283 (or 9316 9200 for the Sydney office)OR use the Food Finder on their websitewww.secondbite.org/food-finderCommunity centresThe Junction Neighbourhood CentreCall: 9349 8200 or text 0447 046 606 if no credit and they will call you back.Shop 2, 669-673 Anzac Parade, Maroubra, NSW 2035Open Monday to Friday 9am-4.30pmRange of services including information and referral, family support, aged and disabilityoutreach services, groups and classes and volunteer services.For more information, visit: www.jnc.org.auCulturally specific meals servicesCOA Kosher MealsAustralian Chinese Community Meals on Wheels9389 00359281 1377Website directoryAskIzzy.org.auEnter your suburb or postcode and find more community meals, food vouchers and low-costgroceries.16
Other related servicesCommunity transport servicesArrange to be collected from your home to the local shopping centre for 1-2 hours of shopping.Cost: 5 per return tripMost buses have wheelchair spaces.Dates: Contact your local community transport to find out your area shopping days.Access Sydney Community Transport 8241 8000 k/Waverley 9369 ping assistanceContact Access Sydney Community Transport or your Local Neighbourhood Centre for shoppingservices they offer and the eligibility requirements. List shopping – your order will be bought and home delivered to youAssisted shopping – a worker/volunteer accompanies you to do the shoppingThe Junction Neighbourhood Centre (Randwick)9349 8200Echo Neighbourhood Centre (Waverley)9387 2885South East Neighbourhood Centre (Botany)8338 8506Holdsworth Community Centre (Woollahra)9302 3600Kings Cross Community & Information Centre (City of Sydney) 9357 2164Meal delivery service with Meals on WheelsCosts: around 6-10 per mealMeal types: Frozen or Ready-to eat ---- can also cater for those with specific dietary requirementsSome centres also provide shopping services such as group shopping bus or individual assistedshopping. Contact your local Meals on Wheels centre for the services they provide and the eligibilityrequirement.Randwick Meals on Wheels 9661 3781City of Sydney Meals on Wheels 8512 4230Woollahra and Waverley Meals on Wheels (Holdsworth Community) 9302 3600Woollahra Meals on Wheels (COA Sydney) 9389 003517
7 Helpful, Healthy Shopping Tips for 7 Days of the WeekMaking small changes to your shopping routine can make HUGE benefits to your walletand health.Buy fresh produce that are on-special or on-sale at your local supermarket andgrocer. Fruits and vegetables that are in-season are usually cheaper and fresher.Some cuts of meat may also be on special, so buy ones with less fat (the whiteparts) and cut off any visible fat before cooking meats at home.12Check for on-sale products that are healthy. ALDI is slightly cheaper than Coles andWoolworths, but you can still get bargains from the other supermarkets if youcheck for what’s on special that week.3Generic and home brand products can be just as nutritious as the popular brands –just check the ingredients list and nutritional information panel for hidden sugars,fats and salts (see “How to Read Nutrition Labels” on page 18).4Check the “per unit price” for the cheaper product. You will find these on the pricelabel written as per 100g or 1kg for foods, and per 1L for drinks. Buying inbulk is usually cheaper than buying individual packs or smaller packets.5Frozen vegetables and fruits can be cheap and handy ways to a healthy meal. Theyare snap-frozen which means that they are frozen just a few hours after beingpicked in the farms to lock in their nutrients, making them just as nutritious as thefresh versions. Check the ingredients list to make sure that they are 100%vegetables/fruits, with no added sugars, fats or salt.6Canned tomatoes, beans and fish (tuna, salmon and sardines) are handy timesavers and money-savers too. Pick varieties that have no-added salt or sugar.7Plant-based protein foods are cheaper than meat-based foods. Try a meat-free dayby using protein-packed, nutritious plant foods such as tofu, lentils, chickpeas,beans and cheese.For more information and advice about how you can eat healthily for your physical andmental health, see an Accredited Practising Dietitian near you.18
Matraville, Chifley, Phillip Bay, Little Bay, La Perouse or Port Botany . Cost: 1 5 per bag . Pay at Kooloora Centre 1 week in advance and keep your receipt to collect groceries. Location: 167 Bilga Crescent, Malabar NSW 2036 . Open: Pick up groceries 10.30am every second Friday (except school holidays) Phone: 9661 9160 or 0482 039 053
