The Outpost - Geelong
The Outpost Inc.
The Outpost Inc. was established in February 1990, over 32 years ago, and is the ONLY non-referral after hours service feeding those in need 7 nights a week in the Greater City of Geelong.
33,498 people attended the outpost last year, equating to 45,000 hot meals provided to those most in need.
The Outpost abides by a “no questions asked” policy and serves food to a diverse range of local people including young families and children. Some people are sleeping in cars and doorways; others aren’t homeless yet are doing it tough.
NOT EVERYONE visiting the Outpost is a rough sleeper.
The Outpost is very much a community – often the same people come and go; and sadly new faces are ever emerging through the doors.
At its core, the Outpost services ensure sure that people have a hot meal, that there’s a place to go, to feel safe and have a conversation with volunteers and with their community and friends.
The Outpost offers more than serving a healthy hot meal – it’s a safe place within a welcoming, non-judgmental community.
“There’s no referrals to access The Outpost – people can just turn up. Whoever presents for a meal, we serve.”
- Hot healthy cooked meals
- Hot and cold drinks – Coffee / tea and milo
- New and recycled clothing and shoes
- Fresh fruit and vegetables
- Blankets, beanies, street swags, sleeping bags
- Personal hygiene products (including male and female sanitary products)
- Various other personal items as donated
- Welfare support including food and pharmacy vouchers