Mesa Compartida
Shared Table
Bringing Culturally Rooted Experiences to Your Community
Mesa Compartida is a Mesa Abierta program that connects nonprofits and community organizations with Latin-centered food experiences, cultural programming, and event support -- at a cost that works for your budget.
We know that meaningful cultural experiences can be out of reach for organizations serving communities with limited resources. Mesa Compartida exists to bridge that gap. We coordinate with our network of culinary and cultural partners to bring authentic Latin food, storytelling, and cultural programming to your event, and we work to cover the difference between what you can pay and what it actually costs.
Who This Is For
Mesa Compartida is designed for nonprofits, PTSAs, sports organizations, and community groups in King County that are doing meaningful work and genuinely cannot pay full market rate for culturally rooted food and event programming.
If you are planning a community meal, a family event, a cultural celebration, or a gathering where food and culture would make a difference -- we want to hear from you.
What You Receive
Through Mesa Compartida, organizations can receive:
Latin-centered food and catering support
Cultural programming, storytelling, and hands-on activities
Full event coordination through Mesa Abierta's culinary and cultural partner network
Every partnership is shaped around your community's needs and the nature of your event.
How It Works
Submit a request using the form below. Mesa Abierta will review your request for mission alignment and financial need and follow up to discuss next steps. Requests are reviewed on a rolling basis.