Food For Life

27/05/2026

Something fun for our Darwin Baptist Church Food for Life site this dry season. Looking forward to a treat and good company.

26/05/2026

Business operations as usual at Food for Life this morning. Here is a snapshot of our standard morning.

Open Tuesdays 9am till 11am Cornerstone Christian Fellowship NT

Fridays 9am till 11am Darwin Baptist Church

26/05/2026

🎉 SAVE THE DATE 🎉

Food For Life Community Market Day is coming!

📅 Friday 18th July
🕙 10:00am – 3:00pm

Bring the whole family along for a fun-filled community day helping raise funds for Food For Life, supporting people and families experiencing food insecurity through low-cost food assistance.

✨ Featuring:
👕 $1 New Clothing Sale
🛍️ Market Stalls
🌭 BBQ & Coffee
🐴 Pony Rides & Petting Zoo
🎨 Face Painting
🎶 Live Music
🎯 Kids Games & Activities
🎁 Raffles & Prizes

More details coming soon — mark it in your calendars and invite your friends & family! 💛

05/05/2026

We’re proud to be supporting this year’s Children’s Christmas Party 🎄✨

It’s a great reminder that charities aren’t just here to support the community — we’re also here to support each other. When organisations come together, we can create something even more meaningful and reach more people who need it most.

A big thank you to The Christmas Party Darwin for the incredible work they do bringing joy to local children and families each year. We’re honoured to play a small part in such a special event 💛

23/04/2026

Turn your empties into impact! ♻️🥤
We are collecting bottles and cans to help support Food For Life! Every donation helps us provide essential food and relief services to those in our community who need it most.
It’s an easy way to clear out your recycling while contributing to a worthy cause. Every bit counts!
How to help:
📍 Get in touch to find out where to drop off your donations.
📞 Call: 0423 357 878
📧 Email: [email protected]
Let’s work together to make a difference in the Top End! 🌟

21/04/2026

Coffee with a Cause! ☕✨

There’s nothing like a warm cup of coffee, chai, or hot chocolate to brighten your day—especially when it’s made with heart!

Our talented young baristas are serving up FREE hot drinks for all Food for Life clients during our hub hours. Whether you’re after a creamy latte, a spicy chai, or a hot choc with a bit of "latte art" flair, our team has you covered. 🎨🥛

Come for the affordable groceries, stay for a chat and a delicious brew made just for you. It’s our way of making sure everyone in our community feels welcome and supported.

Join us at our next Hub:
📍 Tuesdays (9am–11am): Cornerstone Christian Fellowship, Howard Springs
📍 Fridays (9am–11am): Darwin Baptist Church, Parap

A huge shout-out to our amazing young baristas for honing their skills and giving back to the Top End! 🌟

19/04/2026

Affordable groceries for our community! 🍎🥦
At Food for Life, we believe no one in the Darwin area should have to go hungry. We are here to make food affordable and accessible through our weekly Hubs across Howard Springs, Malak, and Parap.
Visit us at our Food for Life Hubs:
📍 Tuesdays (9am–11am): Cornerstone Christian Fellowship, 85 Whitewood Rd, Howard Springs
📍 Tuesdays (1pm–3pm): St James Sanderson Anglican Church, 7 Jarvis St, Malak
📍 Fridays (9am–11am): Darwin Baptist Church, Cnr Stuart Hwy & Ross Smith Ave, Parap
✨ Good to know:
We offer low-cost groceries to support individuals and families.
Payment Options: We accept Cash, EFTPOS, and basic Credit Cards. 💳
Welfare vouchers ($11) are accepted and can provide approx. 7kg of food!
Please note we are closed on Public Holidays.
Donations Needed! 🧡
We rely on the generosity of our community to keep these shelves stocked. If you’re in a position to give, please reach out!
📞 Phone: 0423 357 878
📧 Email: [email protected]

16/04/2026

You are not alone. 🤝
Life can be tough, but support is available across Darwin and the Top End. Whether you’re facing a crisis, need a hand with groceries, or are looking for housing or mental health support, there are dedicated teams ready to help.
The Food For Life NT Top End Support Services guide includes contact details for:
🍎 Food & Emergency Relief
🏠 Housing & Homelessness
🧠 Mental Health & Wellbeing
🧘 Alcohol & Other Drugs
👪 Family & Community
📞 24/7 Crisis Help
Save this image to your phone or share it with a friend who might need it. A simple phone call can be the first step toward getting the support you deserve.

24/03/2026

10/02/2026

We have started the year well, having resumed operations a few weeks ago, and our team has been exceptionally busy. The phrase Food for Life aptly applies here as the atmosphere is truly vibrant.