On a tight budget? You can get free groceries on campus at the DUSA Food Pantry
With the rising cost of living, we understand that many students are feeling the strain. That’s why your Student Association, DUSA provides the free DUSA Food Pantry!
Conveniently located on campus, this welfare initiative provides a selection of fresh fruit, veggies, and pantry staples to help you create nutritious meals. Just bring a bag and stock up on what you need to stay healthy and focused on your studies.
Visit the DUSA Food Pantry on your campus
The DUSA Food Pantry will be available on select weeks at multiple campuses.
Trimester 1
- Burwood, Waurn Ponds and Waterfront campuses – Wednesday 15th April, Tuesday 28th April (with Food Bank) and Wednesday 13th May (click on your campus to register)
- Warrnambool campus – Week 7 – 13 April
The pantry opens at 11am and runs until 1pm or when supplies run out. Make sure you look on the DUSA What’s On webpage as the Food Pantry will be offered on different days across each campus during these weeks.
Registration for Burwood Waurn Ponds and Waterfront is a must! Please make sure you register in advance by visiting the Food Pantry webpage. Registrations go live the Friday before each DUSA Food Pantry is held.
Be sure to bring a bag as there are no reusable bags available. See you there!
If you need any further assistance with food or are struggling financially, our Student Advocacy and Support Service (SASS) is here to help. SASS offers Advocacy, Financial Wellbeing Support, Transport Assistance, Free Breakfast, Survival Centre and more.
DUSA recipe competition
DUSA teams and clubs have shared their favourite cheap, easy and delicious recipes and now it’s your turn to pick the winner! To go in the draw to win a $100 voucher check out our More Than Just Cup Noodles recipe book, browse the recipes, select your favourite, and fill in the entry form. Good luck!
Can’t get to campus?
Check out the following community food relief services in your area.
- Melbourne: You can find food relief services in your area via Local Food Connect.
- Geelong: Access emergency food across town via the Geelong Food Share. Feed Me also services the Geelong district plus the Bellarine and Surf Coast regions.
- Warrnambool: See the Salvation Army for details of services which offer food vouchers, hampers and free meals. The Warrnambool and District Food Share service also offers advice on which services can help you in your local area.
Looking for budget-friendly recipes?
DUSA offers a range of quick, easy and inexpensive recipes to download from the Food Pantry webpage. Plus, check out Deakin’s online healthy eating hub, Nourished @ Deakin, which features ideas, inspiration and step-by-step meal guides, all chosen by two Bachelor of Nutrition students.
If you need any further assistance with food or are struggling financially, please get in touch with the DUSA Student Advocacy and Support Services (SASS).
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