Street Feast starts with a simple hello
Neighbourhoods around Cork are being invited to pull up a chair, share some food and say hello.
It’s all part of Street Feast, Ireland’s national weekend of community lunches and gatherings which returns on 23 and 24 May.
Now in its 16th year, the national weekend has grown into something simple but powerful; a chance for neighbours to come together in a way that makes everyday life feel a little warmer and more connected.
With more people looking for real moments of community, President Catherine Connolly, patron of Street Feast, is encouraging households everywhere to get involved.
She said: “As patron, I am delighted to support Street Feast, which brings neighbours together and strengthens communities through the simple act of sharing a meal.”
Last year, an estimated 88,000 people took part, a 24% rise in hosts, providing a clear sign of how strongly people value real-world connection.
Sam Bishop, CoFounder and CEO of Street Feast, said: “At its heart, Street Feast starts with a simple hello. Even as we stay connected online, many of us still don’t know who lives next door. Street Feast creates moments that spark real conversations and genuine connections that last long after the day itself.”
Tesco Ireland has stepped in as Street Feast’s sponsor for the next three years.
Anyone who registers at StreetFeast.ie will get a free party pack delivered to their door, stocked with bunting, posters, invitations and a DIY guide. There’s also the option to collect a pack from one of 20 participating Tesco stores. These Tesco packs come with all the standard goodies, along with Tesco sample favourites for the table, street chalk and simple games to help break the ice.
Katie Cunningham, Head of Brand Marketing at Tesco Ireland, said: “At Tesco Ireland, we are all about helping people to come together over good food. With daily human interactions decreasing and loneliness increasing in recent times, this is more important than ever.
“That’s why we are so excited to strengthen our partnership with Street Feast – a wonderful initiative that turns neighbours into friends and encourages connection between people of different generations, nationalities and communities, right on their own doorsteps. We look forward to helping as many neighbourhoods as possible come together across the country this May and in the years to come.”