Bristol charity launches its biggest-ever fundraiser for World Hunger Day - how to get involved

By Adriana Amor

Published 8th May 2025, 13:18 BST

Discover how you can get involved in The MAZI Project’s largest fundraiser for World Hunger Day, launching soon.

The Bristol-based charity has launched its biggest-ever fundraiser to mark World Hunger Day (May 28), aiming to raise £35,000 to support marginalised 16 to 25 year olds across the city who are struggling with food insecurity.

The MAZI Project hopes to provide vital skills, confidence, and weekly access to nutritious food to disadvantaged youth - many of whom are care leavers, young asylum seekers, or recovering from homelessness - through the fundraiser.

Melanie Vaxevanakis, Founder of The MAZI Project, said: "This World Hunger Day, we’re asking everyone to join us in making nutritious food accessible to all young people in Bristol. Together, we can spark real change through the power of food."

Since launching in 2021, The MAZI Project has delivered over 120,000 meals, supported more than 350 young people, and helped many build cooking confidence, boost wellbeing, and even find a path into food careers.

The MAZI Project has launched its biggest-ever fundraiser to mark World Hunger Day (May 28), aiming to raise £35,000 to support marginalised 16 to 25 year olds across the city who are struggling with food insecurity. Since launching in 2021, the charity has delivered over 120,000 meals, supported more than 350 young people, and helped many build cooking confidence, boost wellbeing, and even find a path into food careers. — The MAZI Project has launched its biggest-ever fundraiser to mark World Hunger Day (May 28), aiming to raise £35,000 to support marginalised 16 to 25 year olds across the city who are struggling with food insecurity. Since launching in 2021, the charity has delivered over 120,000 meals, supported more than 350 young people, and helped many build cooking confidence, boost wellbeing, and even find a path into food careers. | The MAZI Project

placeholder image — The MAZI Project has launched its biggest-ever fundraiser to mark World Hunger Day (May 28), aiming to raise £35,000 to support marginalised 16 to 25 year olds across the city who are struggling with food insecurity. Since launching in 2021, the charity has delivered over 120,000 meals, supported more than 350 young people, and helped many build cooking confidence, boost wellbeing, and even find a path into food careers. | The MAZI Project

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How you can get involved in The MAZI Project’s fundraiser

Take part in one of its organised May events

- Impact Report & Panel Launch on May 8 from 6.30pm at MAZI Community Kitchen: An evening of insight, food, and discussion on the power of partnerships. Hosted by Lucy Bearn, CEO of FareShare South West. Free tickets here.

- March for Food Equality on May 10 from 11am to 1pm at Bristol City Centre: Join voices across the community demanding an end to food and health inequality. The march, starting at 11.30am at College Green, will call for an ambitious UK-wide Food Bill, fair farming practices, universal free school meals, and improved access to nutritious food for all.

- Charity Dinner with Noor Murad & Josh Eggleton on May 21 at The Mount Without: An unforgettable evening of culinary excellence in support of food justice, with tickets starting at £85. Book now

Sponsor the Charity Dinner

Help cover event costs and gain CSR exposure for your business.

Pledge to the Crowdfunder

Donate or commit to match funding during the campaign’s final 48 hours.

Use your voice and platforms to raise awareness of youth food insecurity in Bristol.

To donate or find out more, visit: www.themaziproject.com or follow the charity on Instagram: @themaziproject

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