Small groups. Real connection.

A Good Meal is better together.

We bring seniors and volunteers together over relaxed lunch outings across Singapore—because social connection can begin with something as simple as sharing a table.

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Seniors and volunteers smiling together by the sea

40+small-group sessions

300+seniors brought together

50volunteers in the community

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How it works

One table at a time.

A Good Meal works with Active Ageing Centres to organise accessible outings for seniors who may have limited opportunities to dine out and connect with others.

We gather a small group

Keeping each outing small makes conversation easier and allows every senior to feel included.

We share a good meal

Volunteers accompany seniors to a comfortable, accessible place where everyone can slow down and eat together.

We keep connection going

Each session creates space for stories, laughter and relationships that can grow beyond one afternoon.

Seniors and volunteers sharing lunch around a long table

Seniors and volunteers making heart shapes with their hands

Why we started

Food opens the door. People make it meaningful.

Started in 2024, A Good Meal was created to reduce social isolation among seniors through something familiar and joyful: going out for lunch with good company.

We also run A Good Day—hands-on experiences such as coffee-making and flower arranging that give seniors more ways to explore, create and connect.

Because everyone deserves a good meal sometimes.

Our sessions

Good food. Better company.

Each small-group outing is built around a shared meal, familiar faces and time for genuine conversation.

Seniors and volunteers sharing a meal together

Seniors and volunteers smiling together after an outing

Seniors and volunteers making heart shapes around a lunch table

A small group sharing a meal around a long table

Seniors and volunteers taking a group selfie indoors

Seniors and volunteers seated together under the trees

A senior and volunteer enjoying an outing by the beach

Seniors and volunteers gathered together in a park

Seniors and volunteers walking together during an outing

A Good Meal group photo outside Food Village

Seniors and volunteers gathered together after a meal

Seniors and volunteers relaxing together over refreshments

A shared meal served around a round table

A Good Meal group photo outside a restaurant

Seniors and volunteers enjoying a lively group meal

Seniors and volunteers seated together after a meal

Seniors and volunteers talking together over lunch

Seniors and volunteers taking a group photo by the beach

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About the team

The people behind every outing.

A Good Meal is powered by a coordinating team, a growing volunteer community and partners who help each session happen.

Founder & Founding Director

Dr Chua Tze Hean

Started A Good Meal in 2024.

Executive Director

Wesly Lay

Manages day-to-day sessions, outings and logistics.

Relations Director

Valerie Goh

Operations Director

Toh Jia Han

Logistics Director

Xie Jianing

Publicity Director

Reina Teo

Get involved

Find your place at the table.

Whether you are a volunteer, community organisation or local business, there is a practical way to support more meaningful days for seniors.

For individuals

Volunteer with us

Accompany seniors, share conversation and help each outing feel easy, safe and welcoming.

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For community groups

Bring seniors along

Active Ageing Centres and community partners can work with us to organise a suitable small-group outing.

For businesses

Support an outing

Restaurants, transport providers and activity hosts can help make each experience more accessible and memorable.

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Awards & media

Recognition that grows the table.

Every feature helps more people see that reducing social isolation can start with a meal, time and genuine attention.

Award · Page 29

Nanyang Award for Humanitarian Work

Recognition of A Good Meal’s sustained contribution to the community and the seniors we serve.

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Cover of NTU HEY! Issue 61 featuring a senior and volunteer

NTU HEY! Issue 61 · Pages 3–5

“I take the elderly out for a good meal”

A feature on the people, purpose and planning behind each outing.

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CNA938 Rewind

A plate of kindness goes a long way

An 18-minute conversation about bringing warmth and connection to seniors, one meal at a time.

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Professor Joseph Sung at Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine

LKCMedicine Dean’s Blog

A small step in service, a large step in humanity

Professor Joseph Sung reflects on the value of community service and A Good Meal.

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Shin Min Daily News

Featured in Singapore’s Chinese press

A Good Meal’s work with seniors was shared with readers across Singapore.

Print feature

Let’s start a conversation.

For partnerships, community collaborations or general enquiries, send us a message on Instagram. To join an outing, use our volunteer form.

Message @agoodmeal.sg Email address — pending Volunteer form

Come share a table with us.

A few hours of your time can help turn an ordinary lunch into a day someone looks forward to.

Become a volunteer