# Grocer-Backed Community Lunch Clubs Mini Metro Lunch Clubs are Taking Place in Parks This Summer By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2023-07-18 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-metro-lunch-clubs References: [progressivegrocer](https://progressivegrocer.com/metro-offers-summer-lunch-clubs-kids-ontario) & [metro](https://www.metro.ca/en)  The [Mini Metro Lunch Clubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/knorr-mini-meals) are being offered as a series of events from the Canada-based grocer to help parents enjoy a beneficial experience for their little ones to take part in. The events are taking place in designated community parks across Ontario during the summer, and are perfect for children aged two to eight to partake in. Each of the sessions will feature a qualified child care staff on site and will offer a variety of activities that are custom-tailored to the specific age groups. Head of Marketing Mathieu Robitaille spoke on the Mini Metro Lunch Clubs saying, "As a [community grocer](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/giant-talk-tours), Metro recognizes alone time is in short supply for parents, especially during the summer months. For parents, grocery shopping alone can be a treat, but many don’t have the opportunity. By hosting these sessions, we aim to take the stress out of shopping and provide some fun for the whole family.” ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.6/10 - Popularity: 8% | Activity: 23% | Freshness: 16% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) > [Youth](https://www.trendhunter.com/youth) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Community Lunch Clubs:** Creating community-based lunch clubs to provide parents with a beneficial experience for their children. - **Parent Alone Time:** Recognizing the need for parents to have alone time, especially during the summer months, and offering events that provide this opportunity. - **Custom-tailored Activities:** Designing activities that are specifically tailored to different age groups, providing a personalized experience for children. ### Who This Affects Most - **Grocery Retail:** Grocery retailers can explore the concept of hosting community events to enhance the shopping experience for parents. - **Childcare Services:** Childcare service providers can tap into the demand for supervised activities and create specialized programs for children during specific age groups. - **Event Planning:** Event planning companies can offer services to corporations and organizations to create community-based lunch clubs as a part of their social responsibility initiatives. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Child-Friendly Cooking Camps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/little-lion-cooking-camps.md) - [Kids' Entertainment Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yoto-x-cf-shopping.md) - [Children's Food-Insecurity Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/never-miss-a-lunch.md) - [Branded Food Insecurity Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/never-miss-lunch.md) - [Last-Minute Meal Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/no-need-to-go-to-the-store-store.md) - [Adult Breakfast Clubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/breakfast-club-for-adults.md) - [Miniature Billboard Ads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-media.md) - [Shared Kitchen Initatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shared-kitchen.md) - [Seasonal Senior Cafe Lunches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/morrisons-and-age-uk.md)