Lunch Clubs

Lunch clubs are based in local venues around the county.They provide a hot meal and offer companionship and support for a variety of people. It's a great way to get out, meet people and have a chat. The clubs provide a nutritious and well balanced meal in a friendly, sociable environment.

Volunteers run the clubs and you can attend if you are able to travel to the club of your choice. In some cases transport can be provided -you need to make enquiries at the club of your choice. Many clubs also cater for people from ethnic minority communities.

A lunch club is not the same as Day Care, it doesn't offer the staffing or facilities to be found in these facilities. However, the great majority have disabled access and toilets suitable for disabled users.

Club Locations | Travelling Lunch Clubs | Cost implications | Operating a lunch Club

If you are interested in attending a Lunch Club you can:

There are a number of travelling Lunch Clubs in the County, which are quite successful in smaller communities. A coach is provided and picks up each person from their home town/village so they can attend. See Age Concern Leicestershire and Rutland - Travelling Lunch Clubs or alternatively, see a list of Lunch Clubs in Leicestershire on Leicestershire County Council's Infolinx website, for more information.

There is a charge for the meal, see Charges for Social Care. This varies depending on the type of meal and whether the club makes a standing charge to cover other activities and events which are arranged by them throughout the year.

We have produced a guide to help luncheon club co-ordinators to continue to provide a high standard of service. It includes information on new legal requirements and advice on good practice.

The guide has been produced by the County Council in partnership with Age Concern Leicestershire & Rutland, the WRVS, Voluntary Action Charnwood CVS and The Syston Volunteer Bureau and Luncheon Club.

Please Contact Us at Adult Social Care to obtain a copy of our Guide for your Lunch Club.

Also see: Community Meals | Home Care | Day Care