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16/10/2026

🌍 World Food Day 🍎

Food is more than what’s on our plates. It brings people together, nourishes communities, and connects us all 👥

Yet every day, food is wasted while many people still struggle to access nutritious meals.

At Fondazione Mater, our mission is to extend a helping hand to vulnerable individuals and those affected by social exclusion, ensuring they not only have access to a balanced diet but also feel the warmth of community and care. We believe in making the most of every food resource, preventing food waste, and ensuring that good food reaches those who need it most. 💚

📸 Here’s a glimpse of the team, volunteers, fresh ingredients, and meals that bring our mission to life every day.

✨This World Food Day, let’s remember that every meal matters, every resource counts, and everyone deserves access to good food.

15/10/2026

4,920 hours of action! 🌍✨

🕰️ From 1st January to 15th September 2026, our incredible volunteers have put in an estimated 4,920 hours to support our mission at Refettorio Geneva. That is two shifts a day, five days a week of pure dedication (minus a well-deserved summer break☀️⏳)

A huge thank you to every volunteer who shows up, rolls up their sleeves, and helps us prepare and serve delicious meals to our beneficiaries. We couldn't do this without you! You are the heart of this project! 🌟 🙌💚

By the end of the year, that number will climb to 7,200 hours!

👥New to the community? We would love to have you! Whether you have hours to spare or just want to see what we are all about, there is a spot for you on our next shift. Click the link in our bio to sign up! 🤝✨

13/10/2026

🥦🥕🌶️ De nombreux surplus alimentaires, comme les fruits, légumes, produits laitiers, produits secs et autres produits frais, sont récupérés grâce à nos partenariats avec des producteurs, des institutions et des fournisseurs locaux.

♨️ Chaque ingrédient qui arrive dans notre cuisine inspire notre menu et stimule notre créativité. Nous faisons au mieux avec les produits disponibles, en valorisant chaque ressource et en limitant au maximum le gaspillage alimentaire.

En nous approvisionnant localement, nous ne faisons pas que préparer des repas : nous contribuons à renforcer notre système alimentaire local et notre communauté ! 🌱✨

09/10/2026

📸👀 What happens behind the scenes at Refettorio Geneva ?

Plenty of cooking, a lot of teamwork, delicious food, some cleaning up, and many little moments in between 🍽️💚

Much more happens than what you see on the plate. From a busy kitchen and creative cooking to time spent around the table, every day brings something new ✨

⚡︎Here’s a glimpse of the incredible food, amazing team, and everyday magic that make Refettorio what it is.

06/10/2026

Our kitchen is buzzing every single day!💥

💪From Monday to Friday, our talented chefs, incredible team, and dedicated volunteers are hard at work preparing fresh, nutritious, and healthy meals for individuals facing food insecurity and in precarious situations in Geneva.

At Refettorio Geneva, we believe that every plate we serve is an opportunity to bring comfort, warmth, and dignity to the table 💛🍽️

It takes a whole community to keep this kitchen running, and we are so grateful for every hand that helps us share good food and human connection 🤝✨

👇 Tag a friend who would love to volunteer with us this month!

02/10/2026

🤔 LE SAVIEZ-VOUS ?

Depuis son ouverture en janvier 2022, Refettorio Geneva a servi au moins 82 637 repas, dont 56 380 repas gratuits et environ 26 257 repas payants. 🍽️

Cette année seulement, du 1er janvier au 14 septembre, 11 009 repas gratuits ont été servis ! 💚

🤝 Grâce à votre soutien, nous pouvons servir ces repas chaque jour. Vous faites partie intégrante de notre histoire et vous pouvez nous aider à construire la suite.

👥💭 Rejoignez-nous pour une discussion ouverte sur l'avenir du Refettorio Genève. Nous réunirons partenaires, bénéficiaires, équipe, bénévoles, soutiens et membres de notre communauté à l’occasion des États généraux du Refettorio.

📅 8 octobre, 13h00 – 18h00 📍Refettorio Genève, Rue de Lyon 120

Merci de confirmer votre participation ici :
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScJoXQzJlAyB89Fcq3CVXbzPPuTvSrFCCWWh6R8tQV38qxwQw/viewform?usp=publish-editor

Venez prendre place autour de la table, partagez vos idées et imaginez ensemble la suite !📝

01/10/2026

👨‍🍳👩🏻‍🍳The chefs vs. their creations

Huge appreciation to our chefs Walter MadChef El Nagar and Alice Jeannet for transforming surplus ingredients into delicious works of art!

Every dish tells a story. Crafted by chefs. Flavoured with a purpose.

✨Let’s hear it for our chefs at Refettorio Geneva who make the magic happen in the kitchen every single day! They contribute years of culinary experience, talent, and creative vision to our special kitchen.

🤜🤛 At Refettorio Geneva, we bring together top chefs, a fantastic team, and passionate volunteers to create a warm and welcoming space where our beneficiaries can connect, socialise and share a nutritious meal together.

29/09/2026

📣Chères et chers amis,

Votre soutien a permis au Geneva d’exister, de grandir et de traverser plusieurs années parfois simples, parfois beaucoup moins.

Aujourd’hui, le projet entre dans une nouvelle étape.

📅 Le 8 octobre, de 13h00 à 18h00, nous réunirons partenaires, bénéficiaires, équipe, bénévoles, soutiens et membres de notre communauté pour les États généraux du Refettorio.

👥💬L’objectif est simple : mettre autour de la même table celles et ceux qui ont rendu cette aventure possible et discuter ouvertement de son avenir.

🌱Quel rôle le Refettorio doit-il jouer à Genève demain ? Que devons-nous préserver, transformer ou abandonner ? Comment répondre à l’augmentation des besoins sans perdre l’esprit qui a donné naissance au projet ?

Votre présence compte particulièrement, non pas seulement en tant que donateur ou soutien, mais comme personne ayant accompagné cette histoire et pouvant contribuer à la prochaine 🤝

Jeudi 8 octobre 2026
13h00–18h00
📍Refettorio Genève
Rue de Lyon 120

Merci de confirmer votre participation ici :
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScJoXQzJlAyB89Fcq3CVXbzPPuTvSrFCCWWh6R8tQV38qxwQw/viewform?usp=publish-editor

Nous serions très heureux de vous avoir avec nous 💚

Avec mes salutations les plus chaleureuses,

Fondazione Mater / Refettorio Genève

25/09/2026

📈✨Refettorio Geneva by the numbers

Behind every number is a meal, a shared moment, and a community coming together 💚

🍽️ Between 1 January and 15 September 2026, 11,009 free meals were served at Refettorio Geneva.

🍲Since the introduction of the free lunch service, Refettorio has served approximately 90–92 meals per operating day.

From lunch service to dinner service, our kitchen provides nutritious meals to our beneficiaries and creates a special space for people to come together. At Fondazione Mater, we are committed to fulfilling our mission to bring taste and nourishment to those who need it most 🤝👥

And there’s more to come, we’ll keep sharing the numbers, stories and people behind Refettorio Geneva 💚

23/09/2026

✨ Do you want to contribute to a community-based project in Geneva?

👥 Do you want to meet our guests, serve meals, help alongside our renowned chefs, and make new friends at Refettorio Geneva?

💪Do you want to support our mission?

If your answer is YES, then you can sign up for our volunteering opportunities at Refettorio here: https://materfondazione.com/volunteer

It only takes a few minutes, we promise🤞

Once you’re in, expect a warm welcome into our volunteering community! 🎉 You will have the opportunity to help prepare meals and serve our beneficiaries at Refettorio.

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Rue De Lyon 120
Geneva
1203

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http://www.materfondazione.com/

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