Providing meals, hospitality and a place to belong in the Dandenong Ranges and foothills of outer eastern Melbourne. Everyone is welcome at their table.

Who They Are & What They Do

Established in 2002, Foothills provides safe spaces where people can connect and engage as they address challenges such as family and domestic violence, addictions, homelessness, poverty, food insecurity, mental health, and social isolation. Many of our friends come from challenging backgrounds, and we seek to create spaces offering dignity and hope without judgment, where people can feel safe, valued and loved.

• We believe everyone should be treated equally with dignity and respect, and ensure that our guests have an enjoyable experience.

• We believe that meals should be healthy and nutritious and to that end we cook our meals on the night using fresh ingredients.

Our meals are as much to feed the body as to feed the spirit. The act of cooking and sharing meals is encouraging and nourishing for both the receiver of the meal and the cook. 

Mission

To create open and inclusive communities of love and acceptance, overcoming isolation and despair.

Vision

Our vision is a world where everybody is able to live in safe, warm, inclusive communities. We work to combat despair, isolation and loneliness with acceptance, hospitality, love, community and grace.