Alex Makes Meals

Alex Makes Meals’ “Feast to Feed” at NGV Raises Over $265,000

Jun 2026

Alex Makes Meals hosted their annual “Feast to Feed” fundraising dinner on Saturday 20th June 2026 in the Great Hall at the National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), bringing together supporters, partners and community leaders for an evening dedicated to tackling food insecurity.

Share this article

The event featured a number of well-known celebrity chefs, who helped deliver a standout dining experience celebrating the power of food to connect communities and create meaningful change.

Guests enjoyed a shared meal that highlighted the role of good food in providing dignity, stability and care for people experiencing hardship.

The evening successfully raised over $265,000, with funds directed toward expanding Alex Makes Meals’ kitchen operations, meal production and deliveries to partner charities across Melbourne. The funds will also support ongoing growth and the development of new community partnerships.

Pressroom Philanthropy was pleased to provide pro bono creative support for the event, including menu cards, auction table displays, digital screen content and a media wall design, helping bring the fundraising experience to life.

“Feast to Feed” once again demonstrated the strength of community generosity, with every contribution helping deliver nutritious meals to people who need them most.

TS4A Charidy Giving Day

Jun 2026

Team Sports 4 All (TS4A) has celebrated an extraordinary milestone, raising over $170,000 through its first-ever Charidy Giving Day, helping children experiencing financial hardship access the life-changing benefits of team sport

Rollercoaster Theatre ‘Funraiser’ @ Memo Hall

Jun 2026

Rollercoaster Theatre marked its 20th anniversary on 28 May 2026 with a celebratory “Funraiser” event, bringing together performers, supporters, alumni and community members to honour two decades of inclusive creative practice.

We Are Mobilise

Jun 2026

We Are Mobilise has launched One Brick at a Time, a new fundraising initiative to help raise awareness and inspire community support for people experiencing homelessness.

Foodbank VIC New Warehouse

Jun 2026

The new Altona North warehouse officially opened in June 2026, marking a significant milestone in the organisation’s long-standing mission to provide essential food relief to Victorians experiencing hardship.

Alex Makes Meals Feast to Feed

Jun 2026

Ready Set & The Austin Group

May 2026

Ready Set has been featured in a new video produced by Pressroom’s Moving Stories team, shining a spotlight on the organisation’s impact and the supporters who help make its work possible.

Olivia’s Place Mother’s Day Luncheon

May 2026

Olivia’s Place hosted its Mother’s Day Luncheon on Friday 8 May 2026, bringing together community members for an afternoon of celebration, connection and fundraising in support of mothers and families across Gippsland.

HEIDE Giving Day 2026

May 2026

Heide Museum of Modern Art has raised more than $500,000 through its recent Charidy Giving Day campaign, with strong support from donors, advocates and matched funders including The Phil Taylor Foundation.

Salvos Lighthouse Café

May 2026

The Salvation Army has officially opened its new Lighthouse Cafe in Footscray on Wednesday 20 May 2026, adding a welcoming new community space to Melbourne’s inner west.