Every Roll Counts. Every Meal Matters.
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Hi, I’m Samuel, and I run Misfit Hobbies.
Normally, you’ll find me writing about dragons and dungeons, cursed relics and curious encounters. But behind all the fantasy, the real reason I started this was simple: I believe in bringing people together.
Some of the best moments in life happen around a table, whether it’s rolling dice on a Sunday afternoon or sharing a meal with someone you love. That connection, that shared experience, is at the heart of everything I make here at Misfit Hobbies. And yet, over the years, I’ve come to realise that not every table is filled with stories and laughter. For many people, putting food on the table isn’t a given, it’s a daily struggle.
Food poverty is quiet. It doesn’t always look the way we expect it to. It hides in the ordinary. A parent skipping meals so their child can eat. A student living off instant noodles. A neighbour deciding between heating and groceries. And the worst part? It’s so easy to feel invisible when you’re in it.
That’s why I wanted to do something.
From 2025 onward, for every sale I get here at Misfit Hobbies, whether it’s through Kickstarter, a webshop, or in person at an event, we donate a recipe book zine to a local food bank. These aren’t flashy cookbooks. They’re short, practical, and designed with real circumstances in mind. Every recipe inside uses ingredients commonly found in food parcels. They’re quick, filling, and most importantly, they treat the reader with dignity; no judgement, just good food made simple.
If you’re reading this because you bought something from me, thank you. You’ve done more than support a small business. You’ve helped make someone’s next meal a little easier. That’s the kind of magic I believe in.
And if you’ve ever needed help yourself, please know this: needing support isn’t failure. It’s human. We all have chapters where we need a hand, and that’s what community is for.
Thanks for being part of this one.
– Samuel
Misfit Hobbies
If you're reading this and struggling to put food on the table, please know you're not alone — and there is support out there for you. Here are some organisations you can turn to, depending on where you're based:
United Kingdom
The Trussell Trust
https://www.trusselltrust.org/get-help/
Runs a network of over 1,300 food banks across the UK. Use their postcode tool to find local help.
Citizen’s Advice
https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/
Can help with emergency food referrals, benefits advice, and local support schemes.
Northern Ireland
The Trussell Trust Northern Ireland
https://www.trusselltrust.org/get-help/find-a-foodbank/northern-ireland/
A directory of NI-based food banks in the Trussell Trust network.
Advice NI
https://www.adviceni.net/
Offers free, independent advice on welfare, housing, and access to food support services.
Ireland
Crosscare Food Services
https://www.crosscare.ie/our-services/food-services/
Provides food parcels and meals in Dublin, as well as community food banks.
Society of St Vincent de Paul
https://www.svp.ie/
Offers assistance across Ireland with food, clothing, housing, and energy support.
United States
Feeding America
https://www.feedingamerica.org/find-your-local-foodbank
Finds your nearest food bank through a national network of hunger-relief organisations.
WhyHunger Hotline
https://whyhunger.org/find-food/
Call 1-800-5-HUNGRY or use their locator to find free or low-cost food in your area.
Canada
Food Banks Canada
https://www.foodbankscanada.ca/utility-pages/find-a-food-bank.aspx
A national network that can help you connect with local food banks and services.
211 Canada
https://211.ca/
Call or search the database to find emergency food support and social services in your area.