Community BBQs

Hosting a Community BBQ for St Mary’s House of Welcome’s service users is not only a great team-building exercise for your work group, but it’s a powerful, socially responsible immersion experience guaranteed to get you thinking about the way you view homelessness and the people it affects.

A plate with a burger, two sausages, salad and tomato sauce.

From providing nutritious and delicious food to offering a chance for our service users to enjoy spending time with the St Mary’s House of Welcome community, these BBQs are a key feature of our social inclusion program.

Just being there was humbling and the service provided to clients was exceptional. This should be a regular event for all corporate groups. I will tell clients and friends to be a part of it.
— Community BBQ Volunteer

What can you expect on the day?

Key Details:

  • Suitable for groups of up to eight team members

  • From induction to clean-up and debrief, the duration is around 4 hours (10 am – 2 pm)

  • No food prep skills are required! Our kitchen staff will supervise your team to prepare, cook and serve a delicious spread of salads and BBQ treats.

  • A group contribution of $1,000 not only covers the cost of providing lunch for up to 150 individuals experiencing homelessness but also supports the vital program initiatives of St Mary’s House of Welcome.

Benefits to your team include:

  • Experience the satisfaction and joy of serving a nutritious meal to those experiencing homelessness, poverty and disadvantage.

  • Engage in an immersion experience, gaining deeper insights into the realities of homelessness in Melbourne

  • Learn about the rich history and ongoing mission of St Mary’s House of Welcome

  • Engage in conversations with service users, gaining invaluable perspectives in an informal setting

  • Foster social inclusion for individuals who often feel isolated and marginalised

  • Strengthen team bonds through a powerful and lasting team-building exercise that will go beyond the day's activities

To learn more, email fundraising@smhow.org.au, or register your interest using this booking form.