Friends & Co initiated the Let’s Do Lunch Cafe Advisory Committee by inviting volunteers from among Let’s Do Lunch participants to form a committee to advise and assist staff in planning and carrying out the Let’s Do Lunch program. The Advisory Committee meets regularly and works closely with Friends & Co staff to support and sustain Let’s Do Lunch as a vital community resource for enriching the lives and wellbeing of LGBTQ+ older adults.

Advisory Committee members devote their time, energy and experience to fulfilling this mission in a variety of ways:

·       By providing advice and active support for all Let’s Do Lunch program areas including venue selection, catering, hospitality, programming, and community outreach.

·       By serving as a channel for communication between Let’s Do Lunch participants and staff for the exchange of program information and participants’ feedback on their experiences, needs and concerns.

·       By actively engaging with Let’s Do Lunch newcomers and regular attendees to ensure a welcoming and safe environment for all our community’s elders.

In purpose and vision, the Let’s Do Lunch Cafe Advisory Committee shares responsibility with Friends & Co for the Let’s Do Lunch program’s continuing vitality and growth.