Weekly Community Meals
Sydney City Salvos offers free and low-cost meal options each week across our sites in Waterloo, Elizabeth Street, and Surry Hills. Whether you're doing it tough, seeking support, or just looking for connection over a shared meal, you're welcome here.
We host three free meals each week - no booking needed, just come as you are.
Free Weekly Community Meals
Restoration Lunch – Waterloo
Tuesdays at 12:30pm
📍 123 Cope Street, Redfern
A hearty, home-style lunch served in a relaxed and friendly space in partnership with the Restoration Centre.
Hope Dinner – Elizabeth Street
Wednesdays at 5:00pm
📍 Level 4, 140 Elizabeth Street, Sydney
A warm evening meal in the CBD, open to all.
Community Connect Lunch – Surry Hills
Thursdays at 12:00pm
📍 Derby Lane, Surry Hills
A free lunch focused on connection, inclusion, and community.
Coffee Chat Cart – Surry Hills
Monday to Friday from 9:30am – 11:30am
Looking for a warm welcome and a great cup of coffee? Drop by our Coffee Chat Cart, open every weekday morning in Surry Hills. It’s a relaxed space to connect with others, share a conversation, or simply enjoy a moment of calm in your day.
We’re proud to offer free coffee to our community, made possible thanks to the generous donation of our coffee machine and beans from 7-Eleven. Whether you're a regular or just passing through, everyone’s welcome.
Low-Cost Cafes
Affordable meals, drinks and snacks are also available at our social enterprise cafes at Surry Hills and Waterloo. Read more about our cafes here: