Free to Feed Winter Feasts
As Melburnians steel themselves ahead of a long (yet less cold than usual) winter, Free to Feed invites you to participate in a series of soulful and heartwarming feasts. The not-for-profit social enterprise is widely respected for empowering asylum seekers and refugees to share their cultural heritage through uplifting community food experiences. For locals, these dinners are the perfect opportunity to take part! Fancy Iraqi fare? Or how about Persian? The line-up of events is bursting with multicultural flavours and you can buy tickets now. Each feast is a tapestry woven from the memories and traditions of the cooks, offering guests a glimpse into the rich diversity of global cuisine. From the aromatic spices of North and East Africa to the hearty comfort foods of Ukraine and the Middle East, the menu reflects the diverse backgrounds of those who call Melbourne home. As you enter the candlelit sanctuary of stories and flavors, you'll be invited to expand your culinary and cultural horizons as you rub elbows with other locals taking part in the experience. Star dishes feature the smoked eggplant babaganoush with charred lemon, the fragrant Somali goat curry with green chili sauce, and the comforting Ukrainian cabbage rolls filled with rice and spiced vegetables. And let's not forget dessert – the Vyshyvanks shortbread cake, adorned with cream, prunes, and almonds. In addition to the cultural feasts, Free to Feed will host a special Refugee Week storytelling event titled ‘Gh