An inner Melbourne restaurant is cooking up a charitable storm, giving away almost a thousand meals to those in need

CLIENT: CHAPEL STREET PRECINCT ASSOCIATION

OUTLET: NINE NEWS MELBOURNE

Chapel Street Colombian eatery, La Tienda, is struggling like all Melbourne restaurants, but the COVID-19 crisis has not dampened the restaurant’s generosity.

Before the crisis La Tienda instigated a "sharing is caring" night where they provided a free dine in meal on Tuesdays for up to 120 needy locals. COVID-19 has meant the program has evolved to a takeaway model – except now it gives away 200 meals for free each week to needy locals.

If REAL comfort food is your thing, please support this excellent restaurant so it can continue supporting Chapel Street’s vulnerable community. La Tienda serves Melbourne’s best Arepas (like a Colombian version of a taco) empanadas plus lots of hearty soups and stews.