Times are tough, but here at MONSU Caulfield, we’ve got you!
MONSU.PANTRY offers free groceries and financial support to students to support you during your time at university. This program is focused on providing relief to students experiencing food insecurity and financial hardship. This program is accessible both in-person and online (eligibility criteria applies).
How can you access MONSU.PANTRY?
In-person — DURING SEMESTER
Let us take care of your groceries! Stock up on fresh produce, pantry staples and household items at our weekly market stall. This program is open exclusively to undergraduate students! 🍊🍎 No need to register, all you need to do is make sure you sign up as a 2025 MONSU Member, and be an undergraduate student. Click here to become a 2025 MONSU member!
Our weekly market stall is run in partnership with Foodbank Victoria, stock will rotate weekly and run until stock lasts. 🥕🥔🥦
Date: Every Tuesday during the Semester
Time: 12PM – 2PM (or until stock runs out)
Location: MONSU Student Lounge, Building S, Level 2, Caulfield Campus
Registration: NO NEED TO REGISTER IN SEMESTER 2! Just ensure you sign up as a 2025 MONSU Members, and be an undergraduate student so we can check your eligibility!
What to bring: Please bring your own reusable bag and your Monash Student ID.
Food Expiry Formats: The majority of the food served at MONSU.PANTRY has been donated by Foodbank Victoria, and most products are close to the end of their shelf life, with two main expiry formats — ‘Best Before’ and ‘Use By’. Before you throw your groceries out, check your expiry date and read the fine print here.
Graduate Students: Unfortunately, due to funding limitations, we can only support undergraduate students at this time, and this was a difficult decision for us to make. For financial support and welfare programs, reach out to the Monash Graduate Association (MGA). They offer initiatives such as pop-up grocers, food vouchers, grants, and other free food events that can help. Reach out for help here.
Missed out on a spot? Please find financial support services that can assist you during this difficult time. If you cannot attend this event due to class clashes or other reasons, please reach out to hello@monsu.org.
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FREE PUBLIC TRANSPORT TRAVEL PASS — DURING THE SEMESTER
MONSU Caulfield is partnering with PTV to support Caulfield undergraduate students who are experiencing financial difficulty.
Eligible students can apply for a 7-day travel pass, giving you free access to trains, trams, buses and V-Line services. Whether you’re heading to class or traveling elsewhere – this pass has you covered.
These vouchers are only available to Caulfield enrolled undergraduate students, who meet the criteria below. Student must meet one of the following criteria, that is causing financial difficulty:
APPLICATION PROCESS...
STEP 1. Ensure you meet the eligibility criteria; Caulfield undergraduate student and experiencing financial difficulty due to one of the reasons above.
STEP 2. Email studentrights@monsu.org and provide the following:
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Put 'Travel Pass Application' as the subject line and mention it in your email
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Details of your financial hardship and how your circumstances may be impacting your studies.
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Your study statement from WES
STEP 3. If you meet eligibility criteria, you will be asked to book an appointment with MONSU Student Rights + Support. MONSU Student Rights + Support is a free service that is independent from the university. Our professional staff ensure confidentiality in dealings with students.
STEP 4. Once you have been allocated a pass, it will be valid for 7-days from the date requested. Students must always carry the Travel Pass when traveling on public transport or entering a compulsory ticket area. To use the pass, simply:
- show the Travel Pass to a barrier attendant when entering or leaving a compulsory ticket area through a staffed ticket barrier at a railway station.
- show the Travel Pass to the driver on buses and coaches.
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ONLINE — DURING the assessment periods
If you require temporary assistance due to experiencing financial difficulty, MONSU.PANTRY is offering grocery vouchers during assessment periods (including deferred and supplementary assessments). These vouchers are only available to Caulfield enrolled undergraduate students, who meet the criteria below.
This service is confidential and delivered by MONSU Student Rights + Support. MONSU Student Rights + Support is a free service that is independent from the university. Our professional staff ensure confidentiality in dealings with students.
Student must meet one of the following criteria, that is causing financial difficulty:
- Health Care Card
- Homelessness
- Family Violence
- Natural Disaster (fire, floods, etc)
- Family Crisis
- Ill Health
- Victim of Crime
- Recently Unemployed
TO APPLY...
Email studentrights@monsu.org and provide the following:
MONSU.PANTRY is brought to you by MONSU Caulfield, your Caulfield Undergraduate student union.
Further support
Click on the link below for a list of services that may further assist you with your financial matters
Emergency Relief Services