Open Table is a charitable organisation with a purpose of preventing food insecurity and food waste. We use food that would otherwise go to waste to share free, fresh food through our regular community lunches and food relief programs. Throughout the pandemic we shared 15,000 free food parcels with people in need and diverted more than 55 tonnes of food from landfill. We also run informative workshops, cooking classes and demonstrations that focus on practical ways for people to reduce their individual food waste.
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Melbourne, AU
Just reminiscing about the beautiful autumn afternoon under the apricot tree's for @fusedarebin fest last autumn! We cannot believe it is spring! The weather is looking good so why not head outside and have a pickle party? Pics by @wild_hardt @fusedarebin Darebin City Council
We are so excited about this new cookbook for university students that is in the works! Collaborating with other likeminded small and mighty organisations is the best way to make a big impact on our community and means that we can get relevant education about food waste reduction and eating healthy on a budget out there in a way that fosters connection - watch this space!
A wholesome evening with the Open Table crew - Recipe Testing Party for their upcoming cookbook which I’m very excited and privileged to be shooting next month! 🧡🍽️
Looking for a last minute festive/end of year activity for your work mates or local community? Or even something for the new year? Why not book in one of our fermenting workshops - its fun for all ages and everyone leaves with their very own jar of pickles! This one will be a little different if you have been to our quick pickling sessions - Learn the art of fermentation and how to turn your surplus produce, or that lonely carrot ar the bottom of the fridge - into something truly magical and good for your gut - all can be achieved with salt, produce and some basic kitchen equipment. Contact workshops@open-table.org for more info and how to book!
"I learnt to be more confident in going off-script for a recipe and opting for alternatives and working with what I have at home" This is some feedback we got recently from one of our participants that recently completed our cooking classes for university students at Kathleen Symes Library City of Melbourne - we absolutely love that we were able to assist this student to feel more confident in the kitchen and we just know that this skill will be so impactful for their future health and wellbeing!
Looking for something fun and educational to do this Spring?! Come along to our pickling workshop at Edendale Farm in Eltham next week on Saturday 20th October - all are welcome thanks to Nillumbik Shire Council ! 🥒 🍏 🔪 Get your free ticket here https://lnkd.in/gTPRx8Eu
Come fill your plate with veggies - join us for a free, delicious, vegetarian lunch this Saturday! 1pm til 2pm, Bargoonga Nganjin North Fitzroy Library 🥦🥒🥕🍅🧅🥬🧄🫑🫛🍑🥑🍊. Yarra Libraries
Last night we finished up our cooking classes with university students at Kathleen Symes Library in Carlton 🤗 Guided by our experienced facilitator Melanie Ryan they have been deep diving into learning how to cook with different types of produce and substitute seasonal vegetables - the students have been curious and eager to learn all they can about cooking healthy meals from scratch while reducing food waste! The ability for these students to connect over food also fostered a sense of community and "family dinner" 🥘 vibes that many of these students said they are missing right now - thanks to #cityofmelbourne and #kathleensymeslibray for supporting us!
Check out Sustainability Victoria’s new Community Circular Economy Guides! 🌱 These excellent guides are filled with insider tips, info and insights from local community groups, social enterprises, and not-for-profits, including Open Table’s learnings from our Food Rescue Hub. So whether you want to start your own project or just looking for inspo, these guides are a fantastic community resource for all things circular economy🌍✨ https://lnkd.in/e2ymhUbp
Sustainability Victoria has empowered hundreds of community organisations to bring their sustainability projects to life by providing essential skills, knowledge, and tools. We’ve distilled their collective experience into seven practical guides designed for groups and organisations looking to launch community circular economy initiatives. Each guide walks you through the planning, implementation, and evaluation phases of projects like repair cafes, bicycle repair/recycling, food waste prevention, composting, hard waste recovery, textile waste, and special waste streams. If your organisation is ready to start a community circular economy initiative, these guides are for you! Download your copy today: https://lnkd.in/gSZzvGMj
Come join us for a free, delicious, vegetarian lunch today - best antidote for a rainy day! 1pm til 2pm, Bargoonga Nganjin North Fitzroy Library 🥦🥒🥕🍅🧅🥬🧄🫑🫛🍑🥑🍊 Yarra Libraries
Are you a Nillumbik local? Are you intereste in learning how to reduce your food waste at home? Do you love pickles?? 🥒 🥕 🥒 If you have answered yes to the above - then Nillumbik Shire Council and our Open Table team would love to see you at this Pickling Workshop later this month at Edendale Farm in Eltham! Register for your FREE ticket via the link below. See you there! https://lnkd.in/gTPRx8Eu 😍