MEET THE MELBOURNE LEADERS CREATING REAL COMMUNITY CHANGE
From Toyota to local SMEs, discover how Melbourne's forward-thinking businesses are transforming team engagement into community impact.





THE POWER OF PARTNERSHIPS IN NUMBERS
Meals Created Through Partnerships

Annual Partner Investment
In Melbourne's Community
Active Corporate Partners
Creating Weekly Impact

50+ VERIFIED PARTNERS ACROSS MELBOURNE
Every partner organization is thoroughly vetted, regularly reviewed, and publicly accountable.
Sacred Heart Mission provides comprehensive support services including meals, housing assistance, health services, and social programs to people experiencing homelessness and disadvantage in the St Kilda area.
Boutique Accounts provides pro bono accounting and financial advisory services, helping Alex Makes Meals maintain financial sustainability and transparency.
The Living Room is a primary health service addressing physical, mental, and social well-being for people experiencing homelessness through comprehensive support programs.
cohealth provides accessible, high-quality health and dental services across Melbourne's western suburbs, focusing on disadvantaged communities and those facing barriers to healthcare.
Melbourne City Mission supports young people experiencing homelessness through crisis accommodation, youth services, and pathways to stable housing and employment in the CBD area.
Berry Street delivers family services including child protection, family violence support, and family reunification programs across Melbourne's northern suburbs.
PICO is a Melbourne-based social enterprise that partners with Alex Makes Meals to support community meal programs. Through their collaboration, they help deliver nutritious meals to vulnerable community members across Melbourne.
Toyota Australia partners with Alex Makes Meals through corporate volunteering programs and financial support, helping deliver meals to vulnerable communities across Melbourne.
Nando's provides flame-grilled peri-peri chicken and resources for special community events, including Christmas dinners for people experiencing homelessness.
Alsco supports Alex Makes Meals through linen services and corporate partnerships, ensuring our kitchen operations run smoothly and hygienically.
Nelson Alexander is a leading Melbourne real estate agency with a deep commitment to community. Through the Nelson Alexander Charitable Foundation established in 2005, they've donated over $4.6 million to local charities and community groups, focusing on youth, education, and alleviating disadvantage.
Launch Housing delivers emergency accommodation and long-term housing solutions across multiple sites in Melbourne, helping vulnerable individuals and families secure stable housing.
Find A Penny Foundation is a registered charity dedicated to combating hunger, poverty, loneliness, and food waste. Through their volunteer-driven programs, they provide twice-weekly hot meals and grocery distribution from Hampton Park, serving the South East Melbourne community since 2014.
Kindness Community Inc. is an ACNC registered charity that has served over 60,000 meals since launching in March 2020. Each week they provide healthy meals and food aid, supporting over 100 people and their families experiencing homelessness in the Dandenong area.
Jika Jika Community Centre is a vibrant hub in the heart of Northcote, offering social, recreational and educational programs. The centre provides food relief to Darebin residents and social supports to people experiencing homelessness, fostering connection, learning and belonging.
North Carlton Railway Neighbourhood House has been providing community programs and support since 1984 from the historic old North Carlton railway station. They offer a wide range of activities, educational classes, and community garden programs, creating inclusive spaces for connection and belonging.
The Cranbourne Food Truck is owned and run by Cranbourne Uniting Church, providing free food and fellowship to the needy and disadvantaged since 2012. Volunteers serve hot meals, fruit, vegetables and food parcels three nights per week, winner of the 2017 Premier's Volunteer Champions Award.

DRIVING COMMUNITY CHANGE TOGETHER
When Toyota Good for Footy program partnered with Alex Makes Meals, they brought more than funding - they brought a commitment to grassroots community impact. Through vehicle support, financial investment, and team engagement, Toyota has enabled us to expand our reach across Melbourne, delivering meals to communities that were previously inaccessible.




FLAVOURING MELBOURNE WITH PURPOSE
Nando's partnership goes beyond traditional corporate giving. Through product donations, venue support for our Christmas events, and team volunteering sessions, Nando's has woven itself into the fabric of our operations. Their commitment to quality aligns perfectly with our chef-prepared meal philosophy.




"Our partnership transforms lives through every meal we support"
WHY MELBOURNE'S LEADING BUSINESSES PARTNER WITH US
Our partnerships deliver measurable value across multiple dimensions of your business.
TRANSFORM YOUR TEAM CULTURE
Build stronger teams through purpose-driven experiences. Our corporate volunteering sessions ($130/person) consistently rate as the #1 team building activity, improving collaboration and morale while creating community impact.
ENHANCE YOUR BRAND VALUE
Align your brand with trusted local impact. Partners report increased customer loyalty, improved recruitment outcomes, and stronger stakeholder relationships through visible community engagement.
MEASURABLE SOCIAL IMPACT
Track your exact contribution with transparent reporting. Know precisely how many meals you've funded, lives you've touched, and communities you've strengthened. Perfect for ESG reporting.
EMPLOYEE VALUE PROPOSITION
Attract and retain talent with meaningful engagement. 87% of partnering companies report improved employee satisfaction scores and reduced turnover after implementing regular AMM volunteering.
LOCAL NETWORK ACCESS
Join Melbourne's most engaged business community. Connect with like-minded leaders at exclusive partner events, share learnings, and amplify your impact through collaboration.
FLEXIBLE ENGAGEMENT OPTIONS
Tailor partnership to your needs: financial support, regular volunteering, in-kind contributions, skilled volunteering, event sponsorship, or combined approaches. Every partnership is unique.
JOIN MELBOURNE'S FOOD HEROES
Multiple ways to support our community and create meaningful change
BOOK CORPORATE VOLUNTEERING
Transform your passion into community support
MELBOURNE, YOU MAKE THIS POSSIBLE
3,247 meals this week. 50+ partner charities supported. 150+ volunteers in action.
Every meal represents a Melburnian helping a neighbour through crisis.
$1 = 1 MEAL. START YOUR IMPACT TODAY.

