No Hierarchy. No Domination.
Food Not Bombs Hobart operates differently from many organisations.
We have no bosses, managers, or layers of authority. We are a volunteer community built on participation, cooperation, and shared responsibility.
Rather than controlling people, we trust people. Rather than directing from above, we work alongside one another. We believe that communities become stronger when people are empowered to contribute, participate, and take ownership of the work we do together.
Everyone can lead. Everyone can help. Everyone matters.
Our Shared Table
Food brings people together.
At Food Not Bombs Hobart, the Shared Table is more than a meal. It is a place where people meet as equals, share stories, build friendships, and strengthen community. Around the table, everyone belongs and everyone has something to contribute.
We believe that community grows when people eat together, talk together, and care for one another.
What’s On This Week
Bread Not Bombs on this Saturday Evening
Next Saturday evening, volunteer Priscilla will deliver bags of bread and staple foods along a route from Hobart to Glenorchy via the Brooker Highway. These free food bags are designed to help stretch household budgets and support people experiencing food insecurity.
Would you like to receive a bag? Get on the delivery list today.
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Pete’s Treats on this Week at Night Space Shelter
Petes Treats is a small act of kindness with a big impact. Each week Pete prepares and delivers treats packs for people staying at Shelter “Night Space”, sharing a few comfort items, snacks, and a reminder that someone is thinking of them. It’s a simple gesture of care that helps make a difficult time a little brighter.
Interested in your own small project like Pete’s? Do your own small act of kindness?
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Free Community Meal on this Saturday 1pm at Criterion House Hobart
Join us each Saturday for a free community meal where everyone is welcome. Share good food, meet new people, and enjoy a relaxed afternoon around the table. Whether you’re looking for a meal, company, or a chance to connect with your community, there’s always a place for you.
When: Saturdays, 1:00pm–3:00pm
Cost: Free
Who: Everyone welcome
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Karen’s Really Free Market on This Saturday at 1pm, Criterion House Hobart
Every Saturday at the FNB Hobart free community meal event, Karen offers free clothing, household items, food and practical supplies to people who need them. Community donations are redistributed at no cost, helping people get essential items while reducing waste.
When: Saturdays, 1:00pm–3:00pm
Cost: Free
Who: Everyone welcome
Priscilla’s Community Pantry on This Sunday at City North Community Glenorchy
Priscilla’s Community Pantry provides free food and essential groceries for church members experiencing financial hardship or vulnerability. You’re warmly invited to come along on Sunday, take what you need, and know you’re welcome.
When: Sundays, 10:00am (check-in)
Cost: Free
Who: Everyone welcome
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Rapid Kindness Network – Acts of Kindness in the Community
Do you need an essential item? Get on the delivery list today.
The Rapid Kindness Network connects people who have something to give with people who need a helping hand. Whether it’s food, clothing, household items, practical support, skills, transport, or simply time, we help turn goodwill into action. Small acts of kindness, shared quickly and locally, can make a real difference in someone’s day and strengthen our community one connection at a time.
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Jutland Village Residents Committee Food Distribution
Every Friday we provide food for distribution, which a resident group distributes to their own block of residents.
Do you live at Jutland Village and you would like to receive a bag? Get on the delivery list today.
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Food Rescue Every Week Across Hobart
Each week our volunteers collect surplus food that would otherwise go to waste and redirect it back into the community. Fresh fruit, vegetables, bread, groceries, and other donated food are shared through community meals, food distributions, and small neighbourhood projects. Food rescue reduces waste, stretches community resources, and helps ensure good food reaches people rather than landfill.
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How do we work?
Sharing Food
Sharing food is at the heart of everything we do. Every week, volunteers come together to collect, prepare, and distribute food freely to the community — nourishing both bodies and connections. From rescued produce to freshly cooked meals, food is how we show up for one another and build a community rooted in care.
Sharing Skills
Everyone has something valuable to contribute. Through woodcraft, creative projects, mentoring, and microenterprise opportunities, we encourage people to learn, share, and develop practical skills. These activities provide purpose, confidence, and opportunities for participation while creating useful and beautiful items for the community. By sharing skills and supporting one another, we help people discover their strengths and build pathways toward greater independence and connection.
Sharing Music
Music brings people together in ways that words often cannot. Through singing, performances, and informal musical gatherings, we create opportunities for connection, participation, and joy. Whether someone is an experienced musician or simply enjoys listening, music helps build friendships, reduce isolation, and create a sense of belonging within our community. From community choirs to songs shared around the table, music is one of the ways we strengthen relationships and celebrate life together.
How to get involved
Come and Be a Volunteer
Start with a One-On-One Woodcraft Workshop
Come and Sing With Me
You’re Already Active! Ok, Begin Your Own Community Food Distribution
Craft That Gives Back
Handcrafted Huon Pine Spatula
Made by FNB Hobart Makers
Each spatula is individually handcrafted in Tasmania from sustainably sourced Huon pine — one of the world’s most beautiful and rare timbers. No two are the same. When you buy one, you’re directly supporting our work: free community meals, food rescue, and outreach for people doing it tough in Hobart.
$25
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Shared Table
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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