Free Food on Campus

Discover delicious, no-cost options to keep you fuelled and focused on campus. Courtesy of RMIT and the RMIT University Student Union (RUSU).

Weekly on-campus free food events, open to ALL RMIT students. 

Campus Free Grocer

Grab free groceries like fresh produce, pantry staples, and halal/vegan-friendly ingredients.

  • When: Tuesdays, 1–4pm (until 14 October)
  • Where: Building 78, City Campus, 26 Earl St Carlton 3053 (Enter via Earl St)
  • How it works: First-in, best-dressed while stock lasts. Bring your student ID and a reusable bag.

This initiative is proudly supported by RMIT’s 2025 City North Activation Challenge.

Foodie Friends

Cook, share and connect in a relaxed, social space. Join other students in preparing simple meals and take home what you make. 

  • When: Wednesdays, 3–6pm (until 1 October 2025)
  • Where: Student Life Hub, Building 12, Level 4 (Room 108), City campus
  • Find out more and register: Go to Foodie Friends

This initiative is proudly supported by Medibank.

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Grab & Go Thursdays

Take home a free meal from Alex Makes Meals - with a new menu each week.

  • When: Thursdays, 1-3pm (until 23 October)
  • Where: Building 47, City campus - 8 Orr St Carlton Vic 3053
  • How it works: First-in, best dressed while stocks last. One meal per student, bring your student ID.

This initiative is proudly supported by RMIT’s 2025 City North Activation Challenge.

Chill N Grill

Grab a sausage in bread or a vegan burger and hang out with your RUSU crew, while we keep the beats going all afternoon. 

Dates: 21 July (HE Week 1) to 19 October (HE Week 12), excluding mid-semester break (1-7 September). See location info below to find out what days Chill N Grill happens on each campus.

Time: 12pm – 2pm

Locations and days:

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Free breakfast

Kickstart your day with a free breakfast, featuring fruit, brekky foods, noodles, muesli, and more. 

Dates: 28 July (HE Week 2) to 19 October (HE Week 12), excluding mid-semester break (1-7 September). See location info below to find out what days free breakfasts happens on each campus.

Time: 9.30am – 11am (or until food runs out)

  • Melbourne city: 
    • Wednesdays, Building 5 (Bowen St, Melbourne) entrance
    • Tuesdays, Building 80 (435-457 Swanston St, Melbourne), breakfast trolley roams levels 2 to 4
  • Carlton:
    • Wednesdays, Building 57 entrance (O'Grady Place, Carlton)
    • Wednesdays, Building 51 (80-92 Victoria St, Carlton), self-serve brekkie bowl
  • Brunswick: Wednesdays, Building 514
  • Bundoora East: Tuesdays, Building 254 courtyard
  • Bundoora West: Mondays, Building 220
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VE Smoko

Vocational education/TAFE students, this one is for you. Take a break and join us for a free breakfast! Featuring sandwiches, pies, sweet tunes and RUSU mates. Vegan and vegetarian options available. Food varies from week to week. 

Carlton: Mondays, Building 57 entrance (O'Grady Place, Carlton), 10:30am - 12:30pm

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