Lentilas Anything is a unique not for profit community organisation. Weoperate as a restaurant, where customers pay what they feel the foodis worth. In this setting we provide free food to countless, isolated people who have very limited resources. Social integration is the guiding principal behind Lentil – as is, modelling and supportinga diverse, multicultural community that practices trust and generosity. Lentil has provided unique training and educational opportunities for marginalised people who are struggling to find aplace in mainstream institutions. Currently, it provides a place forover a hundred new migrants, refugees, people with disabilities and long-term unemployed to build confidence, gain skills and receive assistance with access to legal, health, housing and education services. In addition to running the sites, we provide crisis accommodation, English tutoring and homework assistance, and drivinglessons. We currently run sites at the Abbotsford Convent, Brunswick, St Kilda, the canteen at the Collingwood College and the kiosk atArtplay in the city.
Lentil is a non-profit Incorporated Association and is classified a Public Benevolent Institution with the ATO.
If you are wishing to donate to Lentil as Anything or volunteer, please contact Lentil at the Abbotsford Convent at grace@lentilasanything.com.
Shanaka Fernando, founder of Lentil as Anything, is available for public speaking.
(Heading): A small insight into Lentil, found in our donation box as an alternative to payment.
Dear Lentil as Anything,
I just wanted to write you a thank you for all the good you bring into the world.
I'm in a really hard financial position in my life right now. Never have I been before. From the outside you probably wouldn't question that I could afford a good meal - but I can't.
It brings me great love and relief to know that in the world today that is full of greed and hatred at the best of times, there is a place that asks for nothing but generosity and kindness.
This is mine to you all.
I will come back once again and pay what is due.
I hope this letter brings you a warm and fuzzy feeling - that your contribution to the world is making a difference to people.
Thank you.
A small insight into Lentil, found in our donation box as an alternative to payment.
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May Lentil As Anything continue to thrive through your support.
Our existence relies wholly on your generosity.
