Cafe Outside the Square in Adelaide, South Australia | Cafe

Cafe Outside the Square

Locality: Adelaide, South Australia

Phone: +61 418 666 622

Address: 34 Whitmore Square 5000 Adelaide, SA, Australia

Website: http://www.cafeoutsidethesquare.org.au/

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23.01.2022 As things gradually get back to normal-ish for a lot of us, we are totally thrilled that our Soup Kitchen has been both so well supported and so well used during the pandemic We have now supplied some 15,000+ soups in this time, and importantly instead of people needing to come to us, these soups have gone out to people where they are needed, with the support of our fabulous delivery partner Mobilise. One way or another, whether it be soups or other foods for other seasons, w...e intend this to now stay a permanent part of what we do, as we have had such positive feedback about the difference it is making for people out there. The other way in which we hope to continue to help people is by providing training and work experience to people who are disadvantaged and needing a bit of a leg up. For obvious reasons during Covid we wound this right back, but we now intend to start ramping this up again, especially when now more than ever so many people find themselves without work and doing it tough. So if you know of people who might appreciate this opportunity, or relevant organisations helping clients who may be interested in this, please don’t hesitate to send us a message so we can talk with them xx

23.01.2022 We are very excited about the gradual easing of restrictions here in SA announced late last week - and how lovely to be able to open up again outdoors on a gorgeous day like today! Drop in any time, wed love to see you xx

23.01.2022 They might be lifting lockdowns, but life hasnt got any easier for this guy. Your $10 (deductible donation) helps our Soup Kitchen feed 3 people.

22.01.2022 What a beautifulllll autumn day out there! And the great news is we are open all weekend for outdoor dining, so we would love to see you under our Vines to enjoy coffee and maybe a yummy brunch, while enjoying a few acoustic tunes from our fabulous resident musos! Xx

21.01.2022 Weve been a little bit quiet on the Facebook front lately, and in the meantime our Soup Kitchen has been going brilliantly, AND weve ticked over 8,000 wonderful friends in our Facebook community. Thank You So Much, we couldnt do what we do without you xx

20.01.2022 Sundays at the cafe are always fun, and this Fathers Day Sunday will be extra special, with Dads eating half price all day or FREE with a table of 4 or more! Forecast is perfect - come and Relax with your Dad and Live Acoustic Music on a glorious spring day. Bookings essential - either PM us or call Mike on 0418 666 622. Happy Fathers Day! xx

20.01.2022 Planning a function but not sure about lockdown restrictions being lifted in time?! NO PROBLEM! We are keen to get back into action, just like you are - and we have several magnificent spaces (Atrium, Caf, Lobby, Meeting Room), or the entire venue exclusively for you, to host your awesome event!... In a fabulous central location on the edge of the CBD but still with easy parking, our team can deliver a fully catered/licensed function in whatever style you prefer - we are always happy to be flexible to accommodate your needs. We can host groups from 2 people right up to 200 (subject to distancing requirements at the time), so whether its a meeting, a gathering, a meetup, a 21st or 50th (or 100th!), your Christmas function, or whatever it may be, we would LOVE to have you all in! And because we really want you here, we have decided to make it super-easy for you by taking out ALL the risk and worry. This means: - No Deposit - book a date with us now and you wont need to pay a deposit. A deposit wont be required until restrictions are lifted and we can 100% confirm your booking (or unless 2 groups are after the same date) - No Lock In Dates - your date is fully flexible, changeable at any time without penalty - No Cancellation Fee if you decide its all too hard you can just cancel without penalty So why not make sure youre first cab off the rank and book now, the early bird gets the worm right.. and if things change no problem we are happy to be totally flexible! And we are always happy to cater/deliver to your function elsewhere too, we do lots of that as well! Just check out our awesome reviews from loads of happy functions customers, to see for yourself that you are in good hands. And the best part of all is that being a not-for-profit, we pay it all forward, with every single cent you spend with us helping us to support and feed disadvantaged groups who are doing it tough out there. Just call Mike today on 0418 666 622 or email [email protected] to start the ball rolling xx

20.01.2022 A very big thank you to Tony Rogers for his slightly unconventional fundraising efforts on behalf of our Soup Kitchen! Heres the story from last nights Channel 7 Acts Of Kindness segment featuring Tony and our very own fabulous chef Paul xx

20.01.2022 Our biggest fundraiser for the year is the Vinnies CEO Sleepout, which helps us to pay our rent and other costs and at the same time directly supports our landlord Vinnies, who we work closely with and love to support as much as we can. Anything you can give is tax deductible. Its on next week and is looking nice and cold, so any support you can give us would be most appreciated thank you x https://www.ceosleepout.org.au/fundr/mike-chalmers/adelaide

18.01.2022 We are thrilled to announce our partnering with Mobilise to help deliver our soups more widely through their fabulous youth volunteer delivery and outreach program. Weve been thrilled with the fabulous support weve received for our SoupKitchen, which means were now able to start providing soups to many more people than we had originally anticipated, and Mobilise will help us make that happen! We cannot speak more highly of this wonderful organisation and the people involved - be sure to check them out xx

17.01.2022 During the cold and wet winter months, and in times of uncertainty such as these, people doing it tough need our care right now more than ever. Your generous support for our Soup Kitchen helps put healthy and hearty food into the mouths of those truly in need, all year round xx

14.01.2022 This is how our co-founder Tim will be sleeping tomorrow night as part of this years virtual Vinnies CEO Sleepout event, raising funds to tackle homelessness right across Australia. Were yet to see Mikes setup but will be sure to keep you posted! If you are in a position to support this excellent Vinnies initiative, please visit https://www.ceosleepout.org.au/f/tim-seymour-smith/adelaide Thank you! xx

14.01.2022 If youve got some free time, were always looking for volunteers to help us with functions that we host at the cafe. As a not for profit, functions are vital in helping us fund the good community works we do, so by helping out you directly support our charitable endeavours. Mostly weekend nights and some weekend days, if youre interested please DM us with your phone number and well give you a call to discuss. Thank you! xx

13.01.2022 We are thrilled to be providing hot hearty nutritious soups for lunch three times per week to tenants of the Terrace Boarding House, run by the fabulous team at Unity Housing. These photos show some of the tenants enjoying their soups being served to them by the fabulous team from Mobilise Mobilise have been collaborating with us right from the start, to help make our SoupKitchen a reality, by getting the soups delivered to people in need all across the city and suburbs.... We are all in this together right, thats how magic happens! So far we are absolutely thrilled to say we have provided almost 10,000 soups to people doing it tough out there, thanks to the incredible generosity of you our community thank you from the bottom of our hearts xx

13.01.2022 Today marks the end of the financial year, which for many is one were happy to put behind us! The Action for Happiness "Jump Back" calendar for July 2020 is all about resilience - perfectly timed given the difficult events of the past 6 months. "We cant control what happens to us, but we can choose how we respond". Best wishes to all for July 2020 and beyond xx

13.01.2022 Altruistic August 2020. "In a world where you can be anything, be kind. Every act of kindness makes a difference" xx

12.01.2022 Planning a function but not sure about covid restrictions changing again?! NO PROBLEM! We want to host fabulous events, and you want to have fabulous events - and we have several magnificent spaces (Atrium, Café, Lobby, Meeting Room), or the entire venue exclusively for you, to host your awesome event! In a fabulous central location on the edge of the CBD but still with easy parking, our team can deliver a fully catered/licensed function in whatever style you prefer - we are ...always happy to be flexible to accommodate your needs. We can host groups from 2 people right up to 200 (subject to distancing requirements at the time), so whether it’s a meeting, a gathering, a meetup, a 21st or 50th (or 100th!), your Christmas function, or whatever it may be, we would LOVE to have you all in! And because we really want you here, we have decided to make it super-easy for you by taking out ALL the risk and worry. This means: - No Lock In Dates - your date is fully flexible, changeable at any time without penalty - No Cancellation Fee if you decide it’s all too hard you can just cancel without penalty. So why not make sure you're first cab off the rank and book now, the early bird gets the worm right.. and if things change no problem we are happy to be totally flexible! And we are always happy to cater/deliver to your function elsewhere too, we do lots of that as well! Just check out our awesome reviews from loads of happy functions customers, to see for yourself that you are in good hands. And the best part of all is that being a not-for-profit, we pay it all forward, with every single cent you spend with us helping us to support and feed disadvantaged groups who are doing it tough out there. View our Functions Packages here: https://www.cafeoutsidethesquare.org.au/functions-packages Just call Mike today on 0418 666 622 or email [email protected] to start the ball rolling xx

10.01.2022 Some of us dont have homes in which to isolate, nor kitchens to cook. Your $10 tax deductible donation helps our Soup Kitchen feed those most in need xx

10.01.2022 By discovering nature, you discover yourself. - Maxime Lagac xx

09.01.2022 "Decide to look for whats good, even on the difficult days"..... Heres the Action for Happiness "Joyful June" calendar for this month, and we can all sure use some joy right now. So please enjoy xx

09.01.2022 Self-Care September. "Self care is not selfish. Its essential". Heres another month of powerful daily affirmations from the excellent folks at Action for Happiness xx

09.01.2022 A massive thank you to the excellent and generous folks at Ayers House, who regularly prepare and donate hearty soups for our Soup Kitchen. We are thrilled that they are back up and running after the Covid shutdown - best wishes and thank you again to your brilliant team xx

09.01.2022 We love supporting the local arts community, and are always looking for artists who wish to display/sell their pieces throughout the cafe - it certainly helps to give a lovely bright atmosphere to our little home also! If you may be interested in using our space for your artworks, please DM us, OR tag an artist you know in the comments below. xx

08.01.2022 All are welcome to join us tomorrow at 1pm in Victoria Square, for the Homelessness SA annual Memorial Service, remembering those who have passed away whilst experiencing homelessness in SA. This is a free event, with light refreshments provided by the excellent people from Freds Van xx

08.01.2022 "Our vision is to help disadvantaged groups, including those experiencing homelessness and the long term unemployed, by providing free accredited training and on the job work experience, with a view to ultimately helping them find employment. We also want to be seen as a venue/home to support the work of other organisations doing good work in the community, and on a day to day basis we want to help bring hope, love and compassion into the lives of those in our community." - Cafe Outside the Square xxx

07.01.2022 We're looking for someone to put up some fabulous new signs for us at the cafe. Just a bit of basic carpentry needed to make a simple frame to sit behind them, then attached to our pergola. If you or anyone you know could could offer to help do this for us out of the goodness of your hearts (and yummy lunch and a good coffee of course!) we’d be forever grateful! If not but you/they can help at a very modest price for us being a charity that’d be grand also thank you!... Please do tag anyone you think might be able to help, or PM us at any time. Thank you! xx

06.01.2022 Paul has made thousands of soups over the past couple of weeks - here he is heading out to deliver a small batch down the road. Big thanks to all of you for supporting our little cause! xx https://www.cafeoutsidethesquare.org.au//paying-it-forward

05.01.2022 "Meet Jonathan. He is 188 years old!" Rythmia

04.01.2022 We love being Adelaide's only Action for Happiness cafe. Here's their "New Ways November" calendar with some lovely daily suggestions for the month ahead xx

04.01.2022 We are so thankful for our fabulous soup kitchen volunteers. Here is the lovely Danielle - usual occupation: violinist with the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra - who not only donates her time to cook soups for those in need, but also donated an excellent blender, and then took time to make a cake and serenade Paul for his birthday last week. Thank you so much Danielle, youre an inspiration to all of us xx

02.01.2022 We're looking for someone to help us with our cafe/charity bookkeeping and some administration tasks. We have developed a very simple Xero based accounting system, which accompanied with some basic admin work takes only 3-4 hours a week to manage. It's a great opportunity to get involved with our growing charity at a grass roots level, and help make a difference in the lives of others. If you or someone you know are interested, please PM us at any time for a chat. Thank you! xx

01.01.2022 "Look at the shadow this tree makes. Nature is the best artist" - thank you Rythmia xx

01.01.2022 We did it! Weve all survived a night sleeping out, which was uncomfortable, but only a small sacrifice in the scheme of things. What we have really achieved over the last month or so has been amazing due to you our community and supporters. in such tough times for everyone, weve been overwhelmed with peoples generosity, allowing us to raise more than we ever have. What an amazing effort by everyone, thank you so much, we are so very grateful Overall, weve raised nea...rly $60k for the Vinnies CEO Sleepout to support their mission to help people experiencing homelessness, and were the #1 ranked fundraising team in SA (#3 in Australia). Incredible! Big thanks to Mike, Tim, Andrew, and Shaun for their efforts. If youd like to support the cause, please visit https://www.ceosleepout.org.au/fundraisers/mike-chalmers. Again, thank you all so much xx