Community meals subsidy program now open


August 13, 2025

Are you a community group or a not-for-profit organisation? Applications for the 2026 Community Meals Subsidy are now open.

The program provides funding and support to deliver meals, contributing to positive social outcomes, food security and community health and wellbeing. A subsidy of $6.00 per meal is available, with the funding level based on the average number of participants at a usual group meeting, up to a maximum of 140 participants per session.

Find out more about the program, including guidelines and eligibility at the City of Melbourne website.

Applications close at 5pm on Sunday 31 August 2025.

For further assistance, you can contact Healthy Ageing. Call 9658 9190 or send an email at healthyageing@melbourne.vic.gov.au.

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