Vinnies Dining with Friends Program (Statewide)

Dining with Friends is a free community meal held in Hobart, Bridgewater, Launceston, George Town, Somerset and Smithton.

Who this service is for

Dining with Friends welcomes all community members who are lonely, isolated, or would just like to share a meal with others.

Cost

Free

Opening Hours

Hobart - the last Thursday of the month, 6:00pm

Bridgewater (Dinner) - the first Wednesday of the month, 5:30pm

Launceston - the first Tuesday of each month, 6:00pm

George Town - Weekly on a Thursday, 5:00pm

Somerset -

fortnightly on a Thursday, 12noon.

Weekly on a Thursday, 6:00pm-7:00pm

Smithton - fortnightly on a Tuesday, 12noon.

Accessibility Support

All venues provide wheelchair accessibility.

How this service is delivered

  • Face-to-face

    Hobart CBD - at Mathers House - this event occurs monthly on the last Thursday of the month March - December

    Bridgewater - Dinner - At the Bridgewater Civic Centre - this event occurs on the first Wednesday of each month March-December

    Launceston - On the first Tuesday of each month, at the Catholic Parish of Launceston Dining Room, 44 Margaret St. Phone to book: 6326 5551.

    George Town - Weekly on a Thursday, at Stan O’Doherty Hall, 33 Goulburn St. Phone to book: 6326 5551

    Somerset - Fortnightly on a Thursday, at 41-43 Wragg St. Phone to book: 6435 2323

    Smithton - Fortnightly on a Tuesday, at 132 Nelson St. Phone to book: 6435 2323

  • Call or visit us online

    Phone or email for more details.

Join us for a free three course meal, made by volunteers for anyone in our community who would like to join for the meal and stay for the company.

Bookings essential on 03 6435 2323.

Updated: 25/07/2024

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