One World Everybody Eats Guide to Starting a Community Cafe

Through pay-what-you-can community cafes, One World Everybody Eats strives to end hunger, reduce food waste, and build inclusive and diverse communities. In 2015, there were over 60 cafes operating in 24 states and the Netherlands and Australia. Over 50 more cafes are being planned in 39 states and six countries. Community cafes have served more than 1.3 million meals, 30% to those who might not otherwise be able to afford to eat in a restaurant. The model was developed by Denise Cerreta as a reaction to hunger on a community scale. It allows some people to pay what they can, some people to volunteer for a meal, and some people to pay it forward. This step-by-step guide provides specific information about the particulars of starting and managing a OWEE community cafe. Join the rapidly growing movement and manage a cafe that thrives and allows others to thrive