WHO ARE WE?

Free to Feed is a (not-for-profit) social enterprise that empowers people seeking asylum and from refugee backgrounds to overcome barriers to social and economic inclusion in Australia through training, employment and psycho-social support and the delivery of shared food experiences.

Our transformative program is delivered through trauma-informed practices, and includes accredited and pre-accredited training, welcoming employment experiences and wraparound wellbeing /social support.

Free to Feed encourages inclusive community attitudes, by inviting us all to explore the rich cuisines and cultures of newly arrived people. Our kitchens are stocked full of beautiful spices, we host authentic food experiences and we provide magical catering. We’re best known for our signature grazing tables.

Free to Feed was founded in late 2015 with the express purpose of assisting people seeking asylum to find meaningful employment opportunities using their existing skills and experiences and to facilitate community interconnectivity and break the stifling sense of social isolation experienced by new arrivals.

We run dynamic training, employment and professional development programs that are delivered by our team of experts.

We provide a nurturing and empowering work environment and build a strong and supportive community around each of our participants.

OUR IMPACT

Since 2015, we've distributed over $1.4 million in employment wages to people seeking asylum and refugees in the Melbourne community.

WAGES TO OUR PARTICIPANTS

PAID HOSPITALITY TRAINING HOURS

PAID LEADERSHIP TRAINING HOURS