Media & Press
Stories of food, community and mutual aid.
Food Not Bombs Hobart is a local, volunteer-run mutual aid initiative sharing free meals in the spirit of dignity and belonging. Our Shared Table is held every Saturday from 1pm–3pm at Criterion House, 108 Bathurst Street, Hobart — everyone is welcome.
Featured Media
Space reserved for our Foodbank documentary.
Newspapers & Online
Hobart charity Food Not Bombs battles rising demand as cost-of-living crisis deepens
The Mercury reports that Food Not Bombs Hobart is facing rising demand for its food relief as the cost-of-living crisis deepens.
Publication: The Mercury
Food Not Bombs: Hobart’s free lunch service sees demand soar
Demand for Food Not Bombs Hobart’s free meals is growing as more people face cost-of-living pressure. Christiaan, Peter and Glen work to prepare and share meals with the community.
By Bridget Clarke — Published 22 July 2026
Hobart mates dish up free hot breakfast for locals feeling the pinch
Pulse Tasmania covers Broke A$$ Brunch, a free hot breakfast event at Criterion House in Hobart featuring live music, donated winter clothing and pantry staples for locals feeling the pinch, published 19 April 2026.
Author: Pulse Tasmania
Hobart pub cooks free curry every fortnight for community meals
Author: Pulse Tasmania
The New Sydney Hotel prepares curry and rice for about 25 people every second week, which Food Not Bombs Hobart volunteers deliver to Criterion House for the weekly Shared Table gathering.
A Curry, a Confession and One Very Forgiving Publican — PubTIC
The New Sydney Hotel partners with FNB Hobart to provide curry and supports the Shared Table.
Source: PubTIC
Television & Video
10 News Foodbank’s Hunger Report and food insecurity
10 News reports on Foodbank’s Hunger Report and food insecurity in Australia, including the experience of people who struggle to access enough food.
A 15-minute segment on SBS World News, available on SBS On Demand, broadcast Monday 26 October.
Radio & Podcasts
The Dirt — Stories About Living on the Streets of Hobart
In this podcast episode, Eamonn Miller and Christiaan McCann explore community life, homelessness and the stories of everyday people in Hobart.
Author: Eamonn Miller
ABC Radio Hobart — Eureka Clubhouse
Christiaan McCann spoke with Jane Longhurst about his advisory role at Eureka Clubhouse in Moonah. FNB Hobart’s visits helped inspire the start of a rock band and continued Wednesday roasts as practical ways to encourage engagement, connection and participation
Published by ABC, author Jane Longhurst, 2022.
Community Stories
Small Charity, Big Impact — City of Hobart
A profile featuring Christiaan as spokesperson, the history of FNB Hobart, volunteer contributions and its community impact. Strong local-government recogn
Eureka Clubhouse was recognised through Suicide Prevention Australia and the TAS LiFE Awards, and its band Mentally Health as Anything highlights music, connection and mental health recovery. This confirms Eureka Clubhouse’s Communities in Action Award and names its band, Mentally Health as Anything, among the Clubhouse’s activities. It’s one of the best supporting links for our music and community-participation work.
Media Enquiries
Journalists and producers are welcome to get in touch. Please contact us at christiaan@fnbhobart.org or call 0422 718 022.