Made with hands, felt in hearts
Cooking for a Cause is the ultimate way to connect people to our cause, and we’ve welcomed so many people into our kitchens across the country. 2025 was about reaching new audiences, and proving that when people cook together, something bigger than a meal gets made.
This year we rolled out ‘Kids Cooking for a Cause’ in the school holidays across most states, giving families a hands-on way to connect with purpose.
October and November were record-breaking months in both Melbourne and Sydney, a sign of growing corporate appetite to do good, not just do business.
Our new Event Space at HQ means we can offer a unique, elevated dining environment for Cooking for a Cause Plus sessions that makes every booking feel truly special. And in Adelaide, there’s a palpable buzz around a brand new kitchen that’s bringing fresh energy to every single session.
Every meal cooked also carries an environmental story. With one meal equalling 500g of rescued food, participants collectively helped redirect 58,908 kg of food from landfill — preventing an estimated 58,908 kg of CO₂ emissions. Good for people. Good for the planet.
The best lessons don’t happen in a classroom.
In the school holidays, kids across Australia didn’t just cook with us, they discovered where food goes when it leaves the kitchen, and why that matters.
Kids Cooking for a Cause hit states nationwide, and the response was moving. One Queensland parent watched their child spot an OzHarvest truck pulling away and ask:
“I wonder who will eat the food we made tonight? We’re happy they won’t be hungry.”
That story warmed our hearts.
