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We are a cultural space in the heart of Mérida, leading the way to a more sustainable food system and inclusive community.
The mission of Refettorio projects around the world is to inspire a culture of value, advocate for a healthy and equitable planet and well-being of people.
Refettorio Mérida is a cultural project designed to offer a dining experience, recognized for the transformation of surplus ingredients into nutritious and beautiful dishes, to people in situations of social vulnerability, and to provide the local community with a space where beauty and service are used as tools to create social change.
Food recovered
Refettorios and Social Tables source and transform surplus ingredients that are perfectly edible but would otherwise go to waste into healthy and nourishing meals, helping people to appreciate their hidden value.
People impacted
We serve nutritious and nourishing meals in convivial atmospheres to people in situations of social vulnerability including homeless, rough sleepers, refugees and isolated members of the community.
Worldwide volunteers
Refettorios and Social Tables celebrate the gift of service by those who have enough to give. We implement service through the Value of Hospitality to promote human interaction and empathy.
We spread the word and shine the light on chefs, volunteers, guests, artists, suppliers and others who have been involved in Refettorio Merida. Learn more about the community we are building together.