Monday Lunch Together

Every Monday from 12pm-1pm, at St Paul’s Church 100 Chapel St. everyone in the community is welcome to join “Monday Lunch Together” a free and nutritious homemade meal, except on Stat holidays. This lunch is prepared and served by Foodshare’s Employment Program participants as part of their food skills training. Community members joining us for lunch are welcome to line up at St Paul’s lower level door across from Studio N/A. Place your orders to dine-in or take out and come as an individual, a group or order for your group/work team to-go! Donations are gladly accepted by cash or card (but not required). At times our Employment Programs are unavailable to run this event, where we often work with our Generations Eating Together participants and community volunteers! If you are interested in volunteering with this program and to hear of upcoming dates we need volunteer help contact Calven at info@nanaimofoodshare.ca

2024 – 25 Highlights:

In 2024–25, Monday Lunch Together continued to grow as a welcoming community meal and hands-on learning program. An average of 9 employment program participants joined each weekly session, building confidence and practical kitchen and customer service skills through teamwork, cooking, and hosting. Community attendance also increased significantly, with average guest numbers rising from 44 per seating in fall 2024 to 61 per seating by spring 2025. Together, the program served more than 2,000 meals, creating a warm and inclusive space centered on connection, learning, and good food.