Food Hub

🔉 Important: On Tuesdays, FoodHub will operate only at the UNSW Paddington Campus, during the term (O Week - Week 10), and will no longer operate at the Darlinghurst Community Space.

🌿 Acknowledgement of Country

Food Hub respectfully acknowledges the lands, waters, and cultures of the Bedegal people (Kensington campus) and Gadigal people (Paddington campus), upon whose land we operate. We pay our respects to their Elders past, present, and emerging, and honour their enduring connection to country. Always was, always will be.

🥕🥫 Food Hub is a free food pantry and student support & sustainability program that provides UNSW students with nutritious ingredients and essential items to help ease the cost of living. 💛 Along with pantry staples, students can pick up snacks 🍎 and a variety of seasonal fruits and vegetables 🥦.

Food Hub has also expanded to include health and hygiene products 🧴🪥, offering everyday essentials to support student wellbeing. 🌱 It’s a welcoming space where you can access the basics you need to stay nourished, healthy, and supported throughout your studies.

👉 Before You Visit 👈

✅ Bring your own bags 🛍️ and containers 🥡 to collect free food - say no to single-use plastics! 🌏

✅ Kensington Campus: Open during UNSW holidays 🎓 (closed on public holidays 🗓️)

✅ Paddington Campus: Open during UNSW term time (O Week - Week 10) 📚, closed at other times and on public holidays 🗓️

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Kensington (MON 2-4PM | WED 2-4PM | FRI 12-2PM)

Located near Gate 2 (between UNSW Fitness & Aquatic and IGA) of UNSW Sydney, High St, Kensington NSW 2052

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Paddington (O Week - Week 10 | TUE 12-2PM)

Located near Courtyard of UNSW School of Art & Design, Cnr Oxford St & Greens Rd, Paddington NSW 2021

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Meet the People Powering Food Hub

The dedicated Community Officers, Volunteers and Coordinators working together to reduce food waste, support students, and build a stronger campus community.

Become a Food Hub Volunteer

Join Food Hub as a volunteer to help sort and distribute food, support sustainability initiatives, and build valuable skills while being part of a supportive community.

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Meet our 24/7 Cupboard & Refrigerator

Both Food Hub locations have a 24/7 cupboard and fridge stocked with leftover free produce, pantry items and bread, so you can grab what you need anytime, even if you miss a session

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