Our Mutual Aid
We share nourishing meals with dignity and belonging, inviting everyone to participate in a circle of care.
Events
Shared Table
Instead of a traditional cafeteria line, food is placed in large bowls on a communal table. This encourages conversation, breaks down social hierarchies, and creates a sense of belonging rather than a “charity” dynamic.
The Free Market
This activity transforms a standard distribution into a mutual aid free market. By setting up dedicated tables and baskets filled with essential goods, we create a space where the community can browse with dignity and take exactly what they need—no questions asked, no forms to fill out, and no money involved.
Rapid Kindness Network
Rapid Kindness Network is a community-led support network connecting people, resources, and practical acts of kindness in real time. We help respond to everyday needs through food relief, donations, transport, outreach, and grassroots community care.
Bread Not Bombs
On Saturday and Sunday using a dedicated vehicle we transport high-quality, rescued produce in multiple large baskets to homes, community hubs, social housing complexes, and churches.
Rescue-to-Plate Cooking
Throughout the week we partner with local supermarkets and bakeries to collect “ugly” produce or end-of-day bread, turning potential waste into high-quality, nutritious meals or distributing through our events.
Co-Hosted Events
About once a month we hold weekend gatherings that focus less on “relief” and more on fun, music, and community bonding to combat the isolation often felt by those experiencing homelessness. These events fuse with the usual event valuing the regular diners as a transferable experience.
Pete’s Packs
Pete’s Packs provides practical food hampers and heygine kits and sleeping gear for people staying in the local shelter and emergency accommodation. Packed by volunteers and supported by community donations, each hamper contains essential food items to help individuals through difficult times with dignity and care.
Street Feeds
Taking the kitchen to the people. Using vans or trailers to bring hot meals, coffee, and supplies to specific parks or street corners for those who may not be able to travel to a fixed location.
What We Do
Free Community Meals
Volunteer-led kitchens rotate weekly to cook nourishing meals and create spaces for connection, learning, and contribution.
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Volunteer Small Projects
We welcome donors and volunteers to help sustain meals and share in the joy of giving.
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Visit us
Criterion House, 108-110 Bathurst Street, Hobart TAS (down Mathers Lane)
Hours
Open Saturday’s 1pm-3pm; volunteers welcome, please arrive a few minutes early for check-in. Our Hobart kitchen serves all seats at no charge.
Phone
0422 718 022
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