More Than a Meal—A Tradition of Community

Supper Club is a volunteer-led dinner program that has been part of ASD – A Home For Life since the opening of our first residence, A Place for Us, in 1987. Many of the faith, social, and civic groups that began serving decades ago continue to serve today.

Supper Club is made up of more than 60 community organizations that provide hot, nutritious evening meals to ASD residents nearly every night of the month. While breakfast and lunch are provided through government funding, evening meals are made possible entirely by volunteers.

Each Supper Club evening offers more than nourishment—it offers connection, conversation, and a sense of belonging.

For many residents living with chronic illness, access to the broader community can be limited. Supper Club helps bridge that gap by bringing the community into their home.

Supper Club:

• 🍽️ Provides a well-balanced, nutritious evening meal

• 💬 Creates meaningful social interaction and daily connection

• 🏠 Strengthens the supportive household environment

• 💙 Reinforces dignity, respect, and inclusion

• 🌱 Sustains resident wellness and morale

Without Supper Club, many residents would not receive a consistent evening meal—or the vital human connection that comes with it.

Our Residential Communities

Supper Club meals are hosted in the shared common areas of ASD’s residential communities:

• Ewing Center (15–20 residents)

• Revlon Apartments (15–20 residents)

• Spencer Gardens (25–30 residents)

• Hillcrest House (45–55 residents)

Meals may be served indoors in common rooms, and at select locations, outdoor courtyards may be used as weather permits.

Each facility includes kitchen access to safely warm meals using ovens or microwaves.

A Typical Supper Club Evening

1. Plan Your Meal
   Prepare one nutritious meal for residents (most groups serve monthly).

2. Bring Essential Supplies
   Volunteers provide:

   • Drinks

   • Paper plates & napkins

   • Plastic utensils

   • Serving utensils

   • Cleanup towels & storage bags

   ASD is not funded for these items and relies on volunteer support.

3. Serve & Share
   Volunteers serve residents first, then sit and share the meal together.

4. Connect & Clean Up
   Conversation, laughter, and presence matter just as much as the food.

Creating a Safe, Welcoming Environment

• Supper Club is for residents only

• Residents are not required to attend dinner

• Please respect residents’ diverse religious and spiritual beliefs
  (Evening prayers should not be initiated)

• Additional gifts or items should not be given directly to residents
  (Please coordinate donations through ASD staff)

These guidelines help ensure dignity, privacy, and comfort for everyone.

Coordinators & Hosts

Each Supper Club group has a Coordinator who:

• Manages menus and supplies

• Completes monthly Supper Club reports

• Communicates with ASD staff and resident hosts

• Notifies ASD if a meal must be canceled

Each evening, volunteers are welcomed by a resident host or floor captain, who assists with entry, setup, and coordination.

All new Supper Clubs are personally welcomed on their first night by the ASD Volunteer Coordinator.