Melbourne, Australia 

Yiayia Next Door

Greek Grandmother
Yiayia Next Door
Yiayia Next Door began with a simple act of kindness: home-cooked meals passed over a fence by a Greek grandmother to her neighbours, brothers Daniel and Luke Mancuso, during one of the most difficult periods of their lives as they lost their mother to domestic violence. What started as quiet generosity grew into a nationally loved story about the power of community, compassion, and food as a language of care. The project has since evolved into a social movement, led by Daniel and Luke, advocating for safer communities and raising awareness around family violence. Through their cookbook, storytelling, and continuous community work, Yiayia Next Door celebrates the belief that small, everyday gestures — a plate of food, a steady presence, an open heart — can help rebuild lives. At its centre remains Yiayia herself: a symbol of love, resilience, and the instinctive Greek tradition of feeding others as an expression of hope.
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Yiayia Next Door's Yemista by Yiayia Next Door & Maya Barnstone

A nostalgic portrait of a shared table where food is an act of love. This is the story of Yiayia Next Door— the Greek grandmother who passed meals over the neighbouring fence during a difficult time in Daniel and Luke Mancuso’s lives. This is one of the many dishes that was shared between neighbours, interpreted through the eyes of painter Maya Barnstone. (Please note, this poster will ship from 18 December)

The painting centres on a familiar Greek-Australian table setting: outdoors, with a hint of green in the background alluding to Yiayia and Papou’s vegetable garden. A basket of bread sits at the centre, atop a handmade crocheted tablecloth that Yiayia always lays with care. The yemista (stuffed peppers) are served on vintage floral stoneware plates — well-loved objects that have become an emblem of Greek-Australian life.

Rooted in her own Greek heritage, Maya brings the scene vividly to life. The philosophy of filotimo, love and generosity towards one’s neighbour, is evident in every detail, while her study of light and colour evokes nostalgia, warmth, and hope.

• One poster purchased = 10 meals donated
• Available in A3 and A2 format
• Printed on 135gsm Extract paper, made from 100% recycled materials
• Unframed posters are delivered rolled in paper and sturdy packaging — packed with care in our Collingwood studio and shipped worldwide
• Complimentary framing service — order a poster and frame in matching sizes and we’ll frame it at no extra cost

All orders are packed and shipped worldwide from our Melbourne studio.


Orders are sent with tracked delivery — you’ll receive a tracking number once your order is on its way. Please allow 1–2 business days for us to pack your order, in addition to delivery time frames below.

Estimated delivery times:
• Australia: 3–7 business days (Standard), 1–3 business days (Express)
• New Zealand: 7–12 business days
• International: 10–20 business days

Click & Collect:
Pick up from our studio at 55 Cromwell St, Collingwood VIC 3066
Available Monday–Thursday, 9am–4pm

You’ll receive an email when your order is ready to collect.

When you purchase a poster and a matching-size frame, we’ll frame it for you at no extra cost.
Once it arrives, it’s ready to hang on your wall.

• Made from solid teak, featuring clear plexi-glass and built-in hanging hardware.
• Available in three sizes to fit all Food For Everyone posters
• Available in a selection of colours to suit different styles
• Suitable for both portrait and landscape orientation
• Durable turnbuckle closures that are easy on the fingers
• Please note: as no two trees are the same, each frame may feature unique natural variations in grain and colour!

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