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.
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.
Events/Actions
The Free Market This Saturday at Criterion House
Next Saturday, our Free Market offers clothing, household items, food, and practical supplies at no cost. Donations from the community are redistributed to those who need them, helping useful items find a new home while reducing waste and supporting local people.
Bread Not Bombs This Saturday Home Delivery
Next Saturday evening, volunteers will deliver bread and staple foods along a route from Hobart to Glenorchy via the Brooker Highway. These food bags can help stretch household budgets and provide practical support to people experiencing food insecurity.
Street Feed BBQ on the Domain This Friday
Friday, we gather at the Queens Domain for a free community BBQ. Open to everyone, the BBQ provides a welcoming space to enjoy a meal, build friendships, and strengthen community connections. The next BBQ is on 19 June, with ongoing fortnightly gatherings.
Co-Hosted Event with Shared Table
Next fortnight we hold weekend gatherings that focus less on “relief” and more on fun, music, and community bonding to combat the isolation often felt by those experiencing homelessness. These events fuse with the usual event valuing the regular diners as a transferable experience.
What We Do
Rescue-to-Plate Cooking
Throughout the week we partner with local supermarkets and bakeries to collect “ugly” produce or end-of-day bread, turning potential waste into high-quality, nutritious meals or distributing through our events.
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Shared Table
At the heart of everything we do is the Shared Table. More than a meal, it is an invitation to belong. We believe food brings people together, breaks down barriers, and creates opportunities for friendship, mutual aid, and hope. Everyone is welcome, and everyone has something to contribute.
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Donation Collection & Distribution
Our volunteers collect donated food, clothing, and supplies from generous community members and organisations. Using our van and volunteer network, we deliver these resources directly to individuals, families, shelters, and community groups across greater Hobart.
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Pete’s Packs
Pete’s Packs are prepared and distributed by volunteer Pete, who personally delivers food, jackets, toiletries, and other essential items directly to people staying in emergency accommodation and shelters. Operating four nights each week, Pete’s Packs combine practical support with genuine human connection, ensuring people know they have not been forgotten.
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Rapid Kindness Network
When urgent situations arise, we act quickly. Our Rapid Kindness Response team prepares food hampers, emergency supplies, and practical assistance for people experiencing immediate hardship. By responding directly to assessed needs, we help ensure support reaches people when it matters most.
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Read updates from our table, stories of neighbors helping neighbors, and invitations to join us at the shared table.
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Visit us
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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