Mellark

Mellark is a fictional surname in Suzanne Collins's Hunger Games series. The Mellark family operates a bakery in District 12, located in the Seam, and is portrayed as one of the district’s more established working‑class households. Their business, commonly referred to as the Mellark Bakery, supplies bread and other goods to residents of the area and serves as a small but steady presence in the community’s economy.

The most prominent member of the family is Peeta Mellark, the son of Mr. Mellark and Mrs. Mellark. Peeta becomes a tribute for District 12 in the Hunger Games and later forms a key partnership with Katniss Everdeen. A defining moment in the story is Peeta’s act of offering bread to Katniss, which helps establish their relationship and underscores themes of kindness and solidarity within a harsh society.

In the narrative, the Mellark name is associated with resilience, practicality, and the daily realities of life in District 12. The bakery stands as a rare example of ordinary commerce and generosity amid the scarcity and control exerted by the Capitol. The Mellark surname has become a recognizable element of the Hunger Games world, contributing to the texture of District 12’s community and its portrayal in both books and film adaptations.