Frequently Asked Questions

Do you have questions about People's Kitchen Lund? Below are our answers to the commonly asked questions. Should you need additional information, please don't hesitate to contact us.

Visiting the kitchen

When can I visit the kitchen?

We are open every Thursday from 18:00 to 20:30. We serve the food around 18:30.

We are open every Thursday from 18:00 to 20:30. We serve the food around 18:30.

Do I need to sign up before coming?

No, you do not have to sign up for the dinner beforehand. The food is served on a first-come-first-serve basis, so make sure you are on time! You are always welcome at the kitchen no matter your personal situation, income or occupation.

Can I bring my kids?

Certainly! Should you need smaller portions for your kids, please let our servers know. We also kindly ask that parents supervise their children at all times and avoid leaving them unaccompanied since we can't be responsible for them while you're here.

Certainly! Should you need smaller portions for your kids, please let our servers know. We also kindly ask that parents supervise their children at all times and avoid leaving them unaccompanied since we can't be responsible for them while you're here.

Will there be enough food if I come late?

We operate on a first-come-first-serve basis, meaning the meals will be served until everything runs out. We estimate how much food to prepare according to the servings of previous weeks and how many saved ingredients we have.

We operate on a first-come-first-serve basis, meaning the meals will be served until everything runs out. We estimate how much food to prepare according to the servings of previous weeks and how many saved ingredients we have.

Can I smoke at the kitchen?

Our premises are entirely smoke-free, so you will have to smoke outside.

Our premises are entirely smoke-free, so you will have to smoke outside.

Can I bring my pet?

Yes! We kindly ask you to supervise your pet at all times. Please do not let your pet into the kitchen.

Yes! We kindly ask you to supervise your pet at all times. Please do not let your pet into the kitchen.

Food and serving

How will the food be served?

When the preparations are done and the food is ready for serving, we will make an announcement to all visitors. You can then join a queue to pick up your meal and utensils from our serving station.

When the preparations are done and the food is ready for serving, we will make an announcement to all visitors. You can then join a queue to pick up your meal and utensils from our serving station.

What kind of drinks do you have?

We only serve water. We are not licensed to sell alcohol.

We only serve water. We are not licensed to sell alcohol.

Can I ask for a second serving?

Yes! As long as everyone attending has gotten food and there are leftovers, we encourage you to ask for a second serving. No food waste ;)

Yes! As long as everyone attending has gotten food and there are leftovers, we encourage you to ask for a second serving. No food waste ;)

Can I get the food takeaway?

If you would like to take your food away instead of eating in the vicinity or takeaway leftovers, please bring your own tupperware.

The availability of leftovers depends on how much we cooked and how many visitors we have that day. You will need to wait until service is finished to find out if there are any leftovers to take home with you.

If you would like to take your food away instead of eating in the vicinity or takeaway leftovers, please bring your own tupperware.

The availability of leftovers depends on how much we cooked and how many visitors we have that day. You will need to wait until service is finished to find out if there are any leftovers to take home with you.

Is it okay if I bring my own plates and utensils?

Yes! We encourage you to bring your own plates and utensils. Note that you will be responsible for washing your own plate. If you plan to takeaway, please bring your own tupperware with you.

Get involved

What are the requirements to become a volunteer?

There are no specific requirements! We ask you to sign up on our sign up sheet (see Volunteer tab) and show up on the Thursday you plan to help out.

Do I need to join Ecosocialist Collective Lund to volunteer at the kitchen?

No, not at all! Anyone can join and sign up, no strings attached.

If you are interested in getting active in the Ecosocialist collective, talk to some of the people volunteering and we will happily share more information with you of how you can join. Or contact @ecosocialist_collective_lund on Instagram.

No, not at all! Anyone can join and sign up, no strings attached.

If you are interested in getting active in the Ecosocialist collective, talk to some of the people volunteering and we will happily share more information with you of how you can join. Or contact @ecosocialist_collective_lund on Instagram.

Do I need to be a student to join?

No! Smålands Nation and our kitchen are open to everyone who aligns with our zero-tolerance against discriminatory behaviour policy. You can join no matter your age or background.

Do I need to come every Thursday if I want to volunteer?

No. You can volunteer as much as you want, whether that is for one time or several times over the year.

No. You can volunteer as much as you want, whether that is for one time or several times over the year.

I would like to vonlunteer, who should I contact?

All the information can be found in the Volunteer tab.

If in doubt, you can contact us on our Instagram: @peopleskitchenlund or. Email: peopleskitchenlund@gmail.com

All the information can be found in the Volunteer tab.

If in doubt, you can contact us on our Instagram: @peopleskitchenlund or. Email: peopleskitchenlund@gmail.com

Other inquiries

What monetary donations do you take?

We take Swish, Paypal and Revolut. See Donate tab.

What is dumpster diving?

Dumpster diving is a practice in which people retrieve thrown away goods from bins. In our case, we only retrieve food that no longer hold value to the supermarket, but are still fully edible and enjoyable.


If you want to learn more, keep an eye out for our dumpster diving workshops or reach out to us!

Dumpster diving is a practice in which people retrieve thrown away goods from bins. In our case, we only retrieve food that no longer hold value to the supermarket, but are still fully edible and enjoyable.


If you want to learn more, keep an eye out for our dumpster diving workshops or reach out to us!

Is dumpster diving illegal in Sweden?

According to the Human Rights Watch, there are no laws or other regulations in Sweden concerning dumpster diving specifically. However, it can be charged with theft or unlawful disposession if the dumpsters are not freely accessible and one would break a lock or unlawfully enter private property. So far, we have not had any problems with supermarket staff, security or police. We usually go 15 minutes after the supermarket closes to make sure we are not disturbing their business.

Any other questions?

Contact us <3

People's Kitchen Lund

A part of Ecosocialist Collective Lund

Every Thursday at 18:30

Smålands Nation

Kastanjegatan 7, 22359 Lund, Sweden


Designed by Pavé Media.

Some photos credit to Ariane Evertz.

People's Kitchen Lund

A part of Ecosocialist Collective Lund

Every Thursday at 18:30

Smålands Nation

Kastanjegatan 7, 22359 Lund, Sweden


Designed by Pavé Media.

Some photos credit to Ariane Evertz.

People's Kitchen Lund

A part of Ecosocialist Collective Lund

Every Thursday at 18:30

Smålands Nation

Kastanjegatan 7, 22359 Lund, Sweden


Designed by Pavé Media.

Some photos credit to Ariane Evertz.

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