QUALITY MEALS. LOCAL IMPACT.
REAL CHANGE.

Melbourne's food relief organisation delivering chef-prepared meals to people in crisis. Every $1 = 1 nutritious meal. Join 150+ volunteers and 50+ partner charities creating immediate, measurable change in our community.

πŸŽ† New: CBD kitchen coming soon!
πŸ‘₯ Toyota renews partnership for 2026
πŸŽ‰ Feast to Feed... Save the date: June 20 at the NGV
πŸ“Š Meals delivered this week: 3,500
πŸŽ…πŸΌ 600 Christmas lunches served
πŸŽ† New: CBD kitchen coming soon!
πŸ‘₯ Toyota renews partnership for 2026
πŸŽ‰ Feast to Feed... Save the date: June 20 at the NGV
πŸ“Š Meals delivered this week: 3,500
πŸŽ…πŸΌ 600 Christmas lunches served

NOT FOOD RESCUE. FOOD RELIEF.

While others redistribute surplus, we purchase fresh ingredients to prepare chef-quality meals. Here's why that matters:

QUALITY OVER QUANTITY

βœ“ Fresh, purchased ingredients
βœ“ Chef-prepared in professional kitchens
βœ“ Consistent nutrition standards
βœ“ Dietary requirements accommodated

DIGNITY THROUGH FOOD

βœ“ Restaurant-quality meals
βœ“ No expired or surplus food
βœ“ Culturally appropriate options
βœ“ Pride in what we serve

DIRECT COMMUNITY IMPACT

βœ“ 100% Melbourne focused
βœ“ Local kitchens, local jobs
βœ“ Immediate neighbourhood support
βœ“ Personal connections maintained

THIS WEEK IN MELBOURNE:

Every meal is chef-prepared from fresh ingredients. Every dollar creates immediate local impact. Every day, Melbourne comes together to support neighbours in crisis.

3,247

Meals Delivered

52

Partner Locations Served

YOUR IMPACT IS IMMEDIATE AND MEASURABLE

$1 = 1 meal. It's that simple.

CORPORATE VOLUNTEERING

MELBOURNE BUSINESSES CREATING REAL CHANGE

Transform team building into community impact. Our corporate volunteering program ($130/person) brings teams together in our professional kitchen, creating meals and memories while supporting local communities. Nelson Alexander, Toyota, and Nando's are already making their mark.

EVERY DONATION CREATES CHANGE

With our $1 = 1 meal guarantee, you'll see exactly how your support nourishes neighbours in crisis.

DELIVERING MEASURABLE SOCIAL RETURN

With transparent metrics, ACNC compliance, and partnerships with 50+ verified charities, we deliver measurable social return on investment.

FROM STUDENT KITCHEN TO MELBOURNE'S FOOD RELIEF LEADER

What started as Alex Dekker's response to COVID-19 has evolved into Melbourne's most innovative food relief organisation. Today, we're a professionally governed charity with a board of experienced leaders, transparent financials, and proven impact.

WHAT MAKES US DIFFERENT:
β€’ Chef-prepared meals from purchased ingredients, not redistributed waste
β€’ Direct partnerships with 50+ trusted charities
β€’ Professional kitchen operations across Melbourne
β€’ Full governance, insurance, and ACNC compliance
β€’ Real-time impact tracking and transparent reporting

We're proof that entrepreneurial spirit and professional excellence can transform how communities address food insecurity.

TRUSTED BY MELBOURNE'S LEADING ORGANIsATIONS

Together, we create change

"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."

Boutique Accounts Team

"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."

Alsco Australia

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.

Nelson Alexander
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REAL STORIES. REAL IMPACT. REAL MELBOURNE.

Real stories of impact from those who know us best

β€œEveryone enjoyed the food and sense of community the meals provide.”

Cranbourne Food Truck
Cranbourne Food Truck

β€œWe focus on nutritious meals making sure they are well balanced. For some of our clients our meals are the only hot foods they get in a week. Participants are very appreciative …”

Find A Penny Foundation
Find A Penny Foundation

"Everyone loves the food especially the tandoori chicken … We are very happy with the experience and the food contributions. Thanks for your support!"

Kindness Community
Kindness Community

"Jika Jika is grateful for the partnership with Alex Makes Meals. The nutritious meals help us support our community members experiencing hardship, bringing people together around food and connection."

Jika Jika Community Centre
JIKA JIKA

"Our community lunch group really values having a hot meal provided for them each week. A highlight is the diversity of our lunch group participants who come from all walks of life and who come together weekly to connect and socialise over the meal. Another highlight is that many participants make salads to complement the AMM food and bring dessert. This is empowering for them."

North Carlton Railway Neighbourhood House
North Carlton Railway Neighbourhood House

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.

Nelson Alexander
Nelson Alexander

"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."

Boutique Accounts Team
Boutique Accounts

"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."

Alsco Australia
Alsco

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.