Get friends and family from your local community or parish to share a simple meal together and raise money for people living in poverty around the world.
Use one of our simply delicious recipes below (perfect for sharing!) or one of your own. Ask your friends and family to do the same and all give what you save.
Hosting your simple community lunch
Help your event go off without a hitch with out step-by-step guide.
1. The details
Where will you host your event? What time would suit your guests? What food will you share? Invite your friends and family to get involved and use our simply delicious recipes above, or one of your own, to cook up a feast!
3. Fundraising
As well as charging an entry fee, make sure to provide opportunities for your guests to donate to support CAFOD's work. Use JustGiving to set up a fundraising page. For donations on the day, order a CAFOD collection box for cash donations or request a CAFOD contactless account to take card donations using just your phone.
4. Promote your event
Download our ready-made poster to let your parish know about your event and put a notice in the newsletter. You can also spread the word on Whatsapp and social media or, for the personal touch, stand at the back of church after Mass and invite people face-to-face.
Don't forget to tag CAFOD in any social media posts and use the hashtag #cafod. You can also email events@cafod.org.uk. We love to know what you've been up to!
5. Bon appetit!
Enjoy a delicious lunch with family and friends!
Want to hold other activities during your lunch? How about holding a short quiz, or telling people about the work that CAFOD does overseas.