In this snapshot episode, Molly sits down with Melanie Vaxevanakis to talk about an incredible project that is empowering Bristol's marginalised 16-25 year olds through food.
From food delivery boxes to supper clubs that bring people together around the dining table, join Molly and Melanie as they talk about:
01.16 - Introducing Melanie Vaxevanakis who founded The Mazi Project following the Free School Meals Scandal in 2021
02.20 - How Free School Meals Scandal of the government sending inadequate food parcels to marginalised families highlighted that there’s no choice within food poverty
03.56 - Deciding to focus on 16-25 year olds as a really vulnerable group that often falls through the cracks and starting off with weekly recipe kits
06.21 - Working with local producers to create seasonal recipes and running cooking classes and events that take young people out to restaurants
07.47 - The humbling power of food to bring you into the present and connect over the dinner table
09.46 - How Mazi’s supperclubs give young people a safe space to eat, connect and build bonds
12.37 - The volunteers that keep Mazi running and are at the heart of this community this inspires hope and compassion everyday
14.11 - What lays ahead for Mazi and becoming a blueprint for decentralising the food system and creating a circular food economy
15.12 - Melanie’s quick fire round
You can find The Mazi Project here / https://www.themaziproject.com/
And follow her here / https://www.instagram.com/themaziproject/
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