Every meal is a moment of dignity
Every meal is chef-prepared from fresh, purchased ingredients and nutritionist-reviewed to maximise nutritional value. We accommodate dietary needs while maintaining zero food waste in production.
Every dollar is trackable impact
Since 2020, Alex Makes Meals has grown from 150 meals per week in a home kitchen to 3,000 meals today, with plans to reach 5,000 weekly meals across three Melbourne kitchens by 2025. This 300% annual growth reflects increasing community need and our capacity to meet it with quality, dignity-focused food relief.
Every partnership extends our reach
We partner with 50+ verified organisations across Melbourne, including crisis accommodation services, community health centers, youth support programs, and domestic violence shelters. Each partnership is carefully established to ensure meals reach the most vulnerable community members with dignity and respect.
Every volunteer hour changes lives
Our 80+ active volunteers contribute over 15,000 hours annually, with 40+ corporate teams regularly participating in our kitchen volunteering programs. With a 95% retention rate and 4.9/5 satisfaction score, volunteers consistently return because they see the direct impact of their work.
OUR IMPACT GOAL
What you get
A guided experience
A six-hour kitchen experience, led by a professional chef
Training
Education around food relief and the challenge Alex Makes Meals addresses, plus an crash course in kitchen safety and food hygeine
Experience
Hands-on kitchen experience, from prep to stovetop to packaging
Teambuilding
An opportunity for real team collaboration, with a tangible output
Impact
A team day out with direct impact for the local community; see the meals you've made go out the door
Lunch
A chance to sample the delicious meals you've made together
TRUSTED BY MELBOURNE'S LEADING ORGANIsATIONS
Together, we create change
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"At Boutique Accounts, we are proud to support Alex Makes Meals and the incredible work they do within the community. From the moment we learned about their mission and the substantial impact they have on individuals and families across Melbourne, we knew we wanted to contribute in a meaningful way."
"When we learned about AMM's mission and the positive impact they create for communities across Melbourne, we knew we wanted to help in a meaningful way."
Alex Makes Meals transformed our team day into something meaningful. Seeing our meals reach local families in crisis connected us to our community in ways we never expected.
What our participants say
“Volunteering at Alex Makes Meals was one of those feel-good, wholesome experiences that reminded me of the power of community and the importance of stepping outside the daily grind to do a small act of kindness that can make a huge difference in the lives of people less fortunate.” - Megan
“Nothing is more joyful than knowing that what you do is making a difference and I am so honoured to be a part of that process. No detail was left unturned. The beautiful menu, simple but gorgeous garnishes and also the team camaraderie at this organisation is very special.” - Yahna
FIVE YEARS OF GROWING IMPACT
Our mission has grown from a small kitchen to a city-wide movement.
2020
CRISIS RESPONSE
🏠 Started in Alex's home kitchen during COVID
🍲 150 meals/week to frontline healthcare workers
👥 Five volunteer friends
💰 $5,000 community donations
🏆 Local hero award from Moreland Council
2021
FOUNDATION YEAR
🏭 Moved to Darebin Arts Centre kitchen
🍲 500 meals/week to 12 partner charities
👥 20 regular volunteers
💰 $95,000 raised (first foundation grant)
📦 Established weekly delivery schedule
2022
SCALING IMPACT
🍲 1,000 meals/week milestone reached
🤝 25 partner organisations onboarded
🏢 Corporate volunteering program launched
💰 $180,000 annual revenue
🚚 Toyota fleet partnership secured
2023
SYSTEM BUILDING
🍲 2,000 meals/week across Melbourne
🤝 40+ partner charities connected
👥 60+ active volunteers
💰 $320,000 raised (first Feast to Feed gala)
📊 Professional impact measurement launched
2024
RECOGNITION & GROWTH
🍲 3,000+ meals/week sustained
🏆 Alex wins Young Melburnian of the Year
🎯 500,000th meal milestone celebration
💰 $480,000 projected annual revenue
🏭 CBD kitchen planning commenced
🤝 50+ verified partner organisations
2025
EXPANSION VISION
🏭 3 kitchen locations (Preston, CBD, Altona)
🍲 5,000 meals/week target
🤝 75+ partner charities projected
👥 150+ volunteer network
💰 $750,000 revenue goal
🎯 1 million meals cumulative target
BOOK CORPORATE VOLUNTEERING
Harness your team's passion for community support
Teambuilding with outsized impact
Our corporate volunteering packages start at $135 per person.
That fee funds 135 meals distributed through our network, per participant.
📍Darebin Arts Centre
⏰ 9am-2pm
🦸🏻♂️8 to 12 people
🍝 Prepare 200+ meals
corporatevolunteering@alexmakesmeals.com
