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The Food Centre The Food Centre is a not for profit registered charity organisation est. in 1990. So much more than a supermarket! Welcome to the Food Centre, Gepps Cross.

As well as a low-cost supermarket, a cafe serving cheap lunches, an op-shop, we facilitate no interest loans and have other social services. We are located next door to the former “Mainline” drive-in and have ample car parking available. There are two public transport routes, 224 and 228 and you will be dropped and picked up at either Port Wakefield Rd or Main North Road. The Food Centre is a "Not for Profit" and registered Charity organisation that was originally founded in 1990 to establish and operate a Food Centre for the residents of the City of Port Adelaide Enfield and the surrounding areas, experiencing financial difficulties or hardships in meeting their material and associated emotional and spiritual needs, through providing low cost nutritional food and provisions to persons in financial need. All profits from the store, op shop and coffee shop are returned to The Food Centre and help to expand our grocery lines and continue to provide groceries at low cost. We provide groceries to the community including meat, fruit & vegetables, toiletries, pet food and general groceries at low cost,

The Coffee Shop provides a different homemade hot meal each day, tasty toasties, hot & cold beverages and includes locally produced pasties and pies. There are many treasures to be found in our in our Op shop. Easyfeast™

We are very proud of having developed our economical and nutritional meal pack, Easyfeast™ meals. Easyfeast™ meals is a complete family meal pack that was originally devised in conjunction with the Foodies programme and SA Health to provide healthy low salt and sugar free affordable nutritional meal at low cost for families. All meal packs have verified nutritional panels published. This is a complete meal pack that includes meat, vegetables, eggs and cheese for a family of 4-6 depending on the age group and will cost under $12.00. (excludes water and cooking oil)

The range of Easyfeast™ meals includes many traditional family favourites with something to satisfy everybody's taste buds…

Proof of Income:

No, not required and you will not be asked to provide it. While our service is commonly seen as a service for people on low incomes we are open to all members of the community. Bread

Bread is donated and collected by a very special band of volunteers from various bakeries in the northern suburbs. Each day the quantity of bread delivered varies and it becomes necessary to apply a limit per person. Please be considerate of our customers and take only what you need. Supply after public holidays is very limited. Volunteering

The Food Centre is dependent on its army of local volunteers to provide assistance and service to the organisation and the local community – without their support, it would be very difficult to continue. If you would like to become one of our volunteers there are many opportunities available. Please contact our office on (08) 8262 7345 to arrange an appointment for a casual interview. Assistance for People in Need

The Food Centre cannot issue any relief vouchers however we cooperate and work with other poverty relief agencies and we do accept their food relief vouchers.

08/10/2026

"EVENT POSTPONED"

Unfortunately, Cook Smart with Ben Earl, scheduled for Saturday, 10th October 2026, has been postponed as the chef is currently unwell.

We apologise for any inconvenience and will share the new date and time as soon as they are confirmed.

Thank you for your understanding, and we hope to see you at the rescheduled event!

Planter box painting is back! 🎨🌱Our lead artist Melak is running another round of art workshops this October, and you're...
07/10/2026

Planter box painting is back! 🎨🌱

Our lead artist Melak is running another round of art workshops this October, and you're invited. Come and paint our garden planter boxes with your favourite fruits, veggies and snacks.

No experience needed, it's free, and everyone is welcome. Just bring yourself (and maybe a friend)!

Thank you, Melak, for bringing so much colour and heart to this project 💚

🍝 What a day at The Food Centre! 🍝On Saturday 19 September, eleven members of our community joined us for our Cook Smart...
02/10/2026

🍝 What a day at The Food Centre! 🍝

On Saturday 19 September, eleven members of our community joined us for our Cook Smart workshop with Ben. Together we made two delicious pasta bakes, one with bacon and one vegetarian, using affordable, nutritious ingredients from our store.

While the bakes were in the oven, everyone relaxed over coffee and cake, and we even celebrated Anthony's birthday! 🎂 Then we sat down to share lunch together, and everyone went home with an EASYFEAST meal pack for their family.

👩‍🍳 Want to join us next time?
Our next workshop is on Saturday 10 October. It's free, but spots are limited, so please register your interest with Ishaan at [email protected].

We'd love to see you in the kitchen! 💚

❤️ Easy meals, made possible by great people!Busy day? We’ve got mealtime covered! 🍽️✨Introducing EasyFeast™ Ready Meals...
17/09/2026

❤️ Easy meals, made possible by great people!

Busy day? We’ve got mealtime covered! 🍽️✨

Introducing EasyFeast™ Ready Meals — tasty, convenient meals that are ready to heat and enjoy, with options starting from just $4.50!

Choose from:
🍗 Chicken Cacciatore – 370g
🍛 Chicken Curry – 350g
🥩 Irish Beef Stew – 410g
🌭 Bangers & Mash – 410g

And this is just the beginning… more delicious ready meals are coming soon! 👀❤️

Pop one in the fridge or freezer and enjoy an easy meal whenever you need it.

EasyFeast™ — making mealtimes easier, one meal at a time. ❤️

🍳 COOK SMART with Ben Earl!Saturday 19 Sept, 11am–3pm @ The Food Centre, Gepps Cross.Free entry, free lunch & gift bags....
11/09/2026

🍳 COOK SMART with Ben Earl!
Saturday 19 Sept, 11am–3pm @ The Food Centre, Gepps Cross.
Free entry, free lunch & gift bags.
Scan the QR code to RSVP — spots are limited! 🥕👩‍🍳

🛍️ BARGAIN HUNTERS, THIS ONE'S FOR YOU! 🛍️PAY LESS, GET MORE.....Almost everything (clothing) in store is just $3 — and ...
04/09/2026

🛍️ BARGAIN HUNTERS, THIS ONE'S FOR YOU! 🛍️

PAY LESS, GET MORE.....

Almost everything (clothing) in store is just $3 — and every single dollar you spend helps support the community.

🩷❤️🧡💛💚💙 See you soon!

🌱 GROWING PROJECT is back on Tuesday 8 September! 🌱🗓️ Tuesday 8 September☕ Complimentary refreshments provided🌿 All welc...
02/09/2026

🌱 GROWING PROJECT is back on Tuesday 8 September! 🌱

🗓️ Tuesday 8 September
☕ Complimentary refreshments provided
🌿 All welcome — no experience needed!
🌱Scan the QR code or click on the link below to RSVP a spot
https://forms.gle/K7WySU3NhuzoprZW8

📍 The Food Centre, Gepps Cross
See you there!

💜 NO INTEREST LOANS — FOR THE ESSENTIALS YOU NEED NOWWhitegoods, beds, heaters, phones, medical costs, laptops — life's ...
14/08/2026

💜 NO INTEREST LOANS — FOR THE ESSENTIALS YOU NEED NOW

Whitegoods, beds, heaters, phones, medical costs, laptops — life's essentials shouldn't come with a price tag you can't afford.

Through The Food Centre and Good Shepherd, you can borrow up to $2000 for essential items.

✅ No fees
✅ No interest
✅ No hidden cost
👉 Pay back only what you borrow.

📞 (08) 7170 5752
📧 [email protected]

Know someone who needs this? Tag them or share this post. 💚

🌱 GROUNDED AT THE FOOD CENTRE 🌱Join us for another hands-on Grounded workshop — get your hands in the soil, meet great p...
12/08/2026

🌱 GROUNDED AT THE FOOD CENTRE 🌱

Join us for another hands-on Grounded workshop — get your hands in the soil, meet great people, and watch something grow. Free, welcoming and open to everyone, no experience needed.

📅 Tuesday 18 August
🕛 12:00 PM
📍 The Food Centre, Gepps Cross
👨‍🌾 With Phil

And to make the day even sweeter, you will have some refreshments ☕🧁 on us — because good conversations deserve a good cuppa!

COMMENT BELOW TO REGISTER YOUR INTEREST 👇
Or get in touch: [email protected] or 08 8262 7345

Thank you, Pulteney Grammar School. These students raised the funds themselves and donated a speaker and phone for our c...
06/08/2026

Thank you, Pulteney Grammar School. These students raised the funds themselves and donated a speaker and phone for our cafe, and our CEO James Chapman was here to thank them in person. To the students — you did something generous at an age when most people don't think to. We hope the world is good to you. Come back and see us any time.

Address

5/580 Main North Road
Gepps Cross, SA
5094

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
Friday 8:30am - 5pm

Telephone

+61882627345

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