What Is The Dining Room Mission?
The Dining Room Mission (TDRM) is a volunteer-run, not-for-profit organisation providing free, home-style meals every Tuesday evening to people in need across the Maroondah community — especially those facing homelessness, hardship, isolation, or food insecurity.
Operating out of a hall behind St John the Divine Anglican Church in Croydon, just across from the train station, the Mission creates more than just a hot meal. It offers guests a safe and welcoming space — a moment of calm, dignity, and human connection in what can often be a chaotic or lonely world.
Each week, people of all ages — from single parents to elderly residents, young people, and families — sit side by side for a shared meal served by a team of passionate volunteers. The Mission also provides donated produce and pantry items when available.
For many guests, this is the only proper meal or social interaction they’ll have all week.
Every Friday night in July, proceeds from our Meat Raffle go directly to supporting TDRM.
Your support helps them continue to:
- Cook and serve hearty meals to those doing it tough
- Provide donated groceries and essentials to guests
- Offer a sense of routine, connection, and community
- Keep the lights on for an essential services
Want to Make a Personal Donation?
Donations are tax-deductible and go straight to TDRM’s meal and outreach program:
Bank: Macquarie Bank
Account Name: The Dining Room Mission Inc
BSB: 182500
Acct #: 000941793630
Website: https://www.tdrmission.org.au/
Email: tdrmission@gmail.com
Phone (Jack): 0409 556 058
Tax receipts available on request
Thanks for the support!
