FOOD SHARED, NOT WASTED

Open Table shares free food in neighbourhoods across Melbourne. We turn surplus food that would otherwise be thrown away into nutritious meals to share with the community in order to increase food security and reduce food waste.

Our regular North Fitzroy and Carlton Community Lunches, with delicious free vegetarian meals, made from surplus produce that would otherwise go to waste.

Our bi-monthly Free Fresh Food Market with a range of free fresh produce, bread, pantry and personal items.

WHAT’S ON?

NO WASTE COOKING WORKSHOPS

The Open Table No Waste Cook Club is an interactive cooking experience to help people reduce their food waste at home. We have a suite of different workshops and themes suited to groups of all different shapes and sizes.

Find out how you can make a positive impact in your home, work place or community.

Open Pantry is our barrier-free food access program providing free, fresh produce and pantry staples, along with a warm, shared meal for anyone experiencing food insecurity, social isolation, or financial stress.

PROGRAMS

FOOD WASTE

Did you know that 40% of fruits and vegetables grown in Australia never make it onto the produce shelf! And on top of that, one fifth of the food we buy gets thrown in the bin.