💬 Let’s Get to Know You!
At Meals With A Friend, our first 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.

It’s not an interview—it’s a conversation to help us serve you better. 💛

Option 1: 🛍️ Meal Pickup + Friendly Visit
A volunteer picks up a fresh meal from a senior center, grocery store, or restaurant and brings it to your home. Enjoy a delicious meal and warm conversation during a visit that lasts a minimum of 55 minutes—often up to an hour or longer if the conversation is flowing!

Option 2: 🗨️ Friendly Visit Only
Sometimes a friendly face and a little company can brighten the whole day. One of our volunteers will stop by for a visit that lasts a minimum of 55 minutes—often up to an hour or longer if the conversation is flowing. Whether it's chatting over coffee, doing a light activity together, or simply sharing space in companionable silence, these visits are all about connection, comfort, and care—no meal necessary.

Option 3: 🍽️ Meal Pickup + Home Meal Setup + Friendly Visit
A volunteer picks up a meal and helps set it up for you at home—arranging utensils, plating food if needed, and making sure you're comfortable. After that, enjoy companionship during a visit that lasts a minimum of 55 minutes—often up to an hour or longer if the conversation is flowing. It's more than a meal—it’s a shared moment of care and connection.

Option 6: ✅ Friendly Visit + Card Games 🃏
A volunteer stops by for a friendly visit centered around a shared love of games—whether it’s rummy, cribbage, euchre, chess, or another favorite. This visit lasts a minimum of 55 minutes—often up to an hour or more, especially when the games get good and the laughs start flowing. It’s a chance to engage your mind, enjoy some lighthearted fun, and build meaningful connection—all through the simple joy of play.

Option 7: ✅ Reading + Discussion 📚
A volunteer joins you for a quiet and meaningful visit centered around shared reading. They’ll read aloud to you for 25–30 minutes—anything from a short story or news article to a favorite poem or chapter from a book of your choice. Afterward, you’ll spend the remaining time discussing what you heard, sharing thoughts, or simply enjoying the conversation it inspires.

Option 4: 🍽️ Bring-Their-Own Meal + Friendly Visit
A volunteer brings a pre-packed or purchased meal for themselves and joins you to share the experience of eating together. This visit is all about connection through conversation and companionship, lasting a minimum of 55 minutes—often up to an hour or longer if the moment feels right. It’s not just about food—it’s about sharing time, stories, and human connection.

Option 5: 🎁 Special Treat + Friendly Visit
A volunteer picks up a special treat—whether it’s a birthday meal, a holiday dessert, or a “just because” surprise—and brings it to your door with a smile. What follows is a heartwarming visit that lasts a minimum of 55 minutes—often up to an hour or longer if the moment is meaningful. These visits are a sweet way to celebrate life’s little joys while sharing good company and conversation.