Food support at the Brisbane City campuses is available from Weeks 1–12 of the trimester, with a pause during the mid-trimester break from 10th to 14th August 2026.
All food support services at Southbank are free. Please bring your student ID to all food support events.
The Student Pantry provides free essential food items, including fresh fruits and vegetables, in a welcoming, judgment-free space to support students experiencing financial pressure.
The service is available to all undergraduate and postgraduate students studying at the Nathan, South Bank, Logan or Online campuses.
You must bring your student ID and bags to carry your items.
When:
Weeks 1–12 | Tuesday to Thursday
Most sessions are walk-in.
The weekly late-night session is the only exception and requires a booking from 10am on the Friday prior. It’s designed for students who can’t attend during regular hours, including placement students and shift workers.
Where:
QCAD Southbank Campus (S03_2.14)
Cost:
Free.
Students can access the pantry once per week and receive 30 points to spend during their visit.
Please note: The pantry will be closed during the mid-trimester break from 10–14 August 2026.
Students can access the pantry once per week and receive 30 points to spend during their visit. Each pantry item is assigned a point value based on its cost, allowing students to choose the items that best suit their needs.
Your points reset with each visit. Any points you do not use will not carry over to a future booking.
If you have any questions about the Student Associations pantry service, please email: studentpantry@griffith.edu.au
Learn when the student pantry is open and book your late-night session below.
The free fruit and vegetable market has been integrated into the Student Pantry, providing students with a more flexible way to access fresh produce alongside essential items.
Your 30 points allocated for the pantry will not apply to fresh produce, which remains free.
Start your day the yummy way at our Breakfast Bar, with healthy options, classic cereals, gluten-free goodies, and a range of milk alternatives. It’s an easy, tasty, and welcoming way to kick off your day on campus.
When:
Mondays, Week 2 to Week 12, 8am–10am
Where:
QCAD Courtyard (S05)
Cost:
Free for all undergraduate and postgraduate students.
No registration required. You must bring your student ID.
When:
Thursdays, Week 2 to Week 12, 8am–10am
Where:
QCGU Common Room Kitchen (S01_1.14)
Cost:
Free for all undergraduate and postgraduate students.
No registration required. You must bring your student ID.
Please note: The Breakfast Bar will not run during the mid-trimester break from 10th to 14th August 2026.
Enjoy free lunchtime meals on select days during Trimester. Relax at the picnic tables or on the blankets, with WALi’s around for games, arts and crafts, and a well-earned break from uni.
Catering options may vary each week. We aim to accommodate all dietary requirements.
Where:
QCAD Courtyard (S05) and QCGU Common Room Kitchen (S01_1.14)
When:
11:30 am – 1:30 pm
Various dates
Cost:
Free for all undergraduate and postgraduate students.
No registration required. You must bring your student ID.
Please note: There will be no meal drops during the mid-trimester break from the 10th-14th of August 2026.
Come and fill up on a free feed of pancakes cooked by a local faith group and powered by Griffith Chaplaincy. Pancake Breakfasts run every week during the trimester from Week 2!
When:
Wednesdays 11:30am – 12:30pm from week 2
Where:
QCAD (near S03)
Cost:
Free for all undergraduate and postgraduate students.
This service is funded by SSAF fees. No proof of hardship needed; you know your own needs best!
Please email us at studentpantry@griffith.edu.au
Please email our advocacy team at advocacy@griffith.edu.au
