What It's All About
Sunday Suppers provides a hot meal and basic needs support every Sunday from 4-5:30pm for 300+ people of all ages who are experiencing food scarcity. All are welcome. We build community with marginalized folks in a way that communicates value, worth, and dignity.
We offer a hybrid model, welcoming guests into our space for a sit-down supper and time with community, as well as offering takeaway meals for those who do not wish to come inside.
How Can I Contribute?
All volunteers are welcome to join us. Youth (16 and under) are also welcome with an adult. Please arrive at the Edward Street door by 3:15pm to get started. If you would like to volunteer with a group (5+ people), please email us beforehand.
Each week at least 20 large casseroles are made by our partner organizations. If you have a group that would like to be added to the schedule, or are willing to be called upon when we are short on casseroles, please email us.
Baked goods and fresh fruit are welcome any Sunday before 4:30pm. Financial donations are important so we can purchase needed supplies and supplement food items. Donate online or see the 'Contribute' page for more ways to give.
Our Amazon Wish List
We have a new Amazon wish list! Whether you purchase items locally or online, this is one way you can support the work of Sunday Suppers. The list has the option to click if you are purchasing that item elsewhere.
If you can add even one item to your cart from our list when you're shopping, deliveries will come to the church and be sorted by our volunteers.
Thank you for your generosity!
We Couldn't Do This Without You
Did you know?
Sunday Suppers is fully volunteer led and run; for the community, by the community.
We even have some volunteers who have been with us for more than 20 years!
Thank you to the many amazing volunteers, groups, partners, and other supporters who make it all happen. We couldn't do this without you! Find out more below.
P.S. Don't forget our indefatigable Sunday Suppers Leadership Team:
Lucy Caravan, Mark Heerema, Kathy McKay, Marsha Meldrum, Graham Muirhead, and Marnie Ritcey.
A Bit of History
Sundays Suppers began in 1985 at Christmas time when a Bible study group from a local church was studying a passage from the gospel of Luke 14, one of the stories about Jesus’ life.
In this story, Jesus tells his disciples that when they throw a party or a banquet, rather than inviting those who could return the gesture or those who are already invited to many parties, they should invite the poor, the lonely, the marginalized, the disabled... those who were not being invited to parties.
This Bible study wanted to apply this passage, so they decided to have a Christmas dinner party for those in Halifax who were hungry and in need of food. After the success of the first dinner, the group realized that there was not a meal for the hungry on Sunday nights - so Sunday Suppers began.
Because of support from the community and amazing volunteers, Sunday Suppers continues to serve those in our city who are hungry on Sunday evenings.
Our Partners
• Feed Nova Scotia
• IMP Group
• Kin Club of Halifax
• Little Caesars
• All Nations Church
• Atlantic Buddhist Meditation Centre
• Bethany United Church
• Canadian Progress Club Halifax Citadel
• Christ Church Halifax
• Faith City Church
• First Baptist Church
• First Congregational Church
• Good Shepherd Parish
• Grace Chapel
• Halifax Christian Church
• Halifax Korean Church
• Hope Worldwide Canada
• Neighbourhood Group
• Renu & family
• Rockingham United Church
• Saint Andrew's United Church
• Saint David's Presbyterian Church
• Saint Peter's Anglican Church
It's Your Community
You can be part of the Sunday Suppers community too!
Information about volunteering and cooking is above, and you can email us to find out more.