The MAZI Project is a Bristol-based charity, nourishing and empowering marginalised young people aged 16 to 25, specifically care leavers, young asylum seekers, and those overcoming homelessness or domestic violence. Guided by a trauma-informed approach, we harness the power of food to address food poverty while building confidence, strengthening community connections, and supporting long-term wellbeing. 

The MAZI Project exists to transform UK food culture while supporting marginalised young people to lead purposeful, independent lives. Working across Bristol’s most deprived neighbourhoods, we provide consistent access to the community through nutritious, choice-led food provision, education, training and tailored signposting. Our focus is on creating long-term impact, not short-term relief.

Our 3 key programmes are:

aMAZIng Meal-Kits

Our core service delivers fresh, nutritious ingredients directly to our members’ homes. Each kit contains ingredients for balanced meals, alongside clear and educational recipe cards. Young people choose meals that reflect their tastes and cultural preferences, helping to maintain dignity, choice and autonomy. 

Members receive a starter pack with oil, spices and a recipe folder, removing barriers to cooking from scratch. Volunteers pack and deliver the boxes from our community kitchen in Bedminster, adding personal touches so the food feels like a gift rather than a handout. 

Food Education, Training & Employment

Our Nourishing Confidence programme and residential workshops offer practical, trauma-informed food education, covering cooking skills, budgeting, sustainability, and inclusion through food. Participants can gain ASDAN-accredited qualifications and access employment pathways through community partners.

Youth-Led Events & Community Building

We host monthly supper-clubs, workshops, and seasonal events. These gatherings foster social inclusion, develop kitchen and leadership skills, and are co-designed with MAZI members, ensuring their lived-experience shapes our programmes.

Our community kitchen acts as a hub for all three programmes. 

Your donation doesn’t just feed young people, it empowers them.