This week saw the 15th Pete Pack, Pete’s first Domain BBQ, another successful Shared Table, a hand-carved wombat begin its journey to NSW, and preparations for Festival of Voices gather pace. Along the way, I found myself singing praise songs beneath an inverted red cross at Dark Mofo. Community continues to grow through meals, music,…

Food Not Bombs Hobart Winter has firmly arrived in Hobart, and with it comes a renewed reminder of why our work matters. Throughout the week, volunteers, donors, and community members continued to support Food Not Bombs Hobart’s mission of practical kindness. Meals were shared, supplies distributed, conversations held, and connections strengthened. While food remains at…

A week of experimentation, collaboration, and reconnection. From our first trial Street Feed on the Domain to renewed partnerships, website improvements, and unexpected reunions, Food Not Bombs Hobart continues to learn, adapt, and grow alongside the community we serve.

Food Not Bombs Hobart experienced another week of growth, welcoming new volunteers, expanding clothing redistribution efforts, and building on the momentum generated by the Broke Ass Brunch. While changes to food rescue arrangements present new challenges, the community continues to step forward with support, generosity, and fresh energy.

This week carried a strange mix of encouragement and heaviness. There were genuine moments of growth and connection, but also a growing awareness that pressure is building for a lot of people — not just those already doing it tough, but increasingly families and everyday working people as well. One of the highlights of the…