Women’s Lunch Place – Upcoming Events



Art, Appetizers, & Advocacy

Wednesday, April 24, 2024 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Join us for a Spring Artist Event at Blackstone's featuring local artists Janice Hayes and PJ Szufnarowski.

Refreshments will be served.

Come celebrate spring, support a great cause, and discover new art! Blackstone's will be donating 10% of sales from the entire day to Women's Lunch Place.


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Friday, May 10th, 2024

At this dynamic networking event, business professionals from Greater Boston gather to enjoy a delicious meal, an exciting raffle, and the opportunity to hear about the great work and mission of WLP from some of Boston’s brightest leaders.

This year, Mr. Lee Pelton, President and CEO of the Boston Foundation, and WLP Executive Director Jennifer Hanlon Wigon will address the pressing issue of the housing crisis in Boston, the shortage of lower-income affordable housing, and the specific need for safe, gender-specific housing in our community.


Trivia Trattoria

Thursday, June 6th, 2024

Since 2015, the Women’s Networking Section of REBA, a partnership of real estate professionals, financial institutions, and title insurance companies, has raised over $80,000 for WLP through their yearly fundraiser.

This year, their annual fundraiser will include 6 rounds of trivia, Italian-inspired dinner and desserts made by Women’s Lunch Place Chef Inna Khitrik, alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, a raffle and 50/50 raffle.


nINE & W.I.N.E.

Thursday, October 10th, 2024

Women in Insurance in New England (W.I.N.E.) host a yearly golf outing benefiting Women’s Lunch Place at Stow Acres Country Club. Their first Nine & W.I.N.E. outing was held in 2009 and has since sold out every year.


Ride for food

Ride for Food is an opportunity to fight hunger by participating in a group bike ride or 5K walk, followed by a delightful, food-filled afterparty. Hosted by Three Squares New England, their goal is to provide their Hunger Relief Partner Organizations with a turnkey platform to raise funds for their programs and advocate for an equitable food system for all.


Spaghetti Dinner

Friday, October 18th, 2024

Spaghetti Dinner, an annual gala attended by Boston's most philanthropic donors, corporate sponsors, business leaders, and residents and consists of a cocktail hour, silent auction, and program with served dinner. In years past, over $550,000 has been raised for our services to improve the lives of women experiencing poverty or homelessness in Greater Boston.


Harvest Festival & Auction

A festive benefit hosted by the Neighborhood Association of the Back Bay (NABB) in November. Mingle with your neighbors during this fun event while supporting two worthwhile causes! Enjoy a delicious harvest of culinary selections, wine, and craft beers.


2024 Winter Walk BOston

Sunday, February 11th, 2024, beginning in the Boston Common

Winter Walk Boston is an iconic, yearly event that raises awareness and funds to help end homelessness in Boston. Starting and ending at the Boston Common, this chilly two-mile walk will take place on Sunday, February 11 at 8:30 a.m. Afterward, our team will enjoy hot cocoa and a pancake breakfast at Women's Lunch Place.


Looking to co-host or collaborate on an event with WLP? Please contact Paula White at paula@womenslunchplace.org. We’d love to work with you!