Lunch Clubs 2022

Leeds Community Foundation works in partnership with Leeds City Council on the Lunch Clubs programme. Established in 2016 and now in its 7th year, the programme supports the vital work of lunch clubs, food provision and ongoing support for older people in Leeds. 

At a time when people have been more feeling lonely and isolated as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic and lockdowns, regular support and opportunities for connecting with others is particularly important. 

This year, over £145,000 was invested in Lunch Clubs supporting older people across Leeds. The lunch clubs that were awarded funding are: 

Each of these Lunch Clubs will support older people in their communities for at least 40 weeks out of the year, providing hot or cold meals, or food parcels, for their members.  

Leeds Community Foundation is proud to have worked with Leeds City Council to support local lunch clubs through this programme over the past 7 years. During this time, over 550 grants have been made, and over £1m invested in Community Organisations. You can read more about the impact of this fund here. 

For more information on grants awarded, visit the What We’ve Funded page.