Lentil As Anything is facing its biggest financial challenge to date, needing to raise $150,000 by the end of October, or face going into administration, and likely closing our doors forever.
2020 has been a whirlwind year for us all, but it also marks Lentil As Anything’s 20th anniversary. Twenty years since Shanaka Fernando dared us to embark on this crazy adventure that began as a little restaurant in St. Kilda that invited people to sit down at a table and have a meal together. No matter where they were from, or what their financial situation was, everybody was welcome, and no prices were set. At this little restaurant you could pay-as-you-feel; a new concept operating purely on trust and generosity, and endorsing inclusion and social fairness.Today, in the midst of a global pandemic, and serious financial difficulty, the generosity of Lentil As Anything has not waivered. Over the past six months we have been able to feed thousands of people in need – through our restaurants in Melbourne and Sydney, and various food relief projects.
We refuse to step away from our pay-as-you-feel concept that defines us. However, along with serious monetary shortfalls and large historic debt, we cannot keep up.
Lentilian Anonymous is organizing this fundraiser on behalf of Lentil As Anything Ltd. Donations are 100% tax deductible.