Meals With A Friend Menu

Comfort Food & Friendly Company

Breakfast

Item:

  • Classic Breakfast

  • Coffee & Conversation Combo

Lunch

  • Soup & Sandwich Combo

  • Fresh Garden Salad

Dinner

  • Baked Chicken

  • Homemade Spaghetti & Meatballs

Description

  • Eggs, Hash Browns, & Sausage or Bacon

  • Coffee

  • Homemade Soup with Deli Sandwich

  • Crisp Organic Mixed Greens with Carrots, Blue Berries, & Mixed Nuts

  • Oven Bake Chicken with a side of Green beans or carrots and is lightly seasoned

  • Classic Spaghetti with Marinara Sauce, Savory Meatballs, & Garlic Toast

  • $10-13

  • $11-14

💬 Let’s Get to Know You!
At Meals With A Friend, our priority is making sure you feel seen, valued, and truly supported. We’d love to learn a little about you—your hobbies, interests, favorite foods, and what makes you feel most comfortable. This helps us pair you with the right volunteer and ensure every visit is warm, welcoming, and just right for you. 💛

Price

  • $10-12

  • $6-8

  • $13-15

  • $14-16

How a Typical MWAF Visit Works

1. WARM WELCOME & CHECK-IN: Friendly conversation and an emotional check-in.

2. SHARED MEAL OR ACTIVITY: Connection through meals, conversation, or light activities.

3. GUIDED CONVERSATION: Meaningful discussions to reduce isolation.

4. REFLECTION & ENCOURAGEMENT: End visits with support, positivity, and future goals.

Measuring Social Connection & Well-Being

Meals With A Friend uses the UCLA Loneliness Scale before and after participation to better understand changes in social connection, emotional wellness, and feelings of isolation throughout the program.

  • Pre-program assessment

  • Optional midpoint assessment

  • Post-program assessment

Program Durations

    • Weekly 1-hour visits

    • Trust-building conversations

    • Emotional support

    • Social confidence activities

    • Reflection and companionship

    • Deeper companionship

    • Storytelling and life reflection

    • Purpose-building discussions

    • Healthy routines and social engagement

    • Long-term emotional support

    • Consistent social connection

    • Emotional wellness support

    • Confidence-building

    • Community involvement encouragement

    • Sustainable companionship planning

What We Hope to Achieve

Program Goals

  • Reduce feelings of loneliness

  • Increase meaningful social interaction

  • Encourage emotional well-being

  • Build consistent companionship

  • Support community connection

A Gentle Disclaimer

Meals With A Friend provides companionship and social support services and is not a substitute for medical care, therapy, or mental health treatment.

How does a person request a visit?

Request a Visit

Looking for a warm meal and a friendly face?
Meals With A Friend makes it easy to request a visit for yourself or a loved one.

When you request a visit, one of our caring volunteers will prepare or pick up a fresh meal and spend meaningful time with you — sharing conversation, laughter, and connection. It's about more than just food; it’s about friendship and support.

How to Request a Visit:

We look forward to brightening your day with good food, great company, and a friendly visit.

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