This Giving Tuesday, we invite you to join us in building a space where recovery, community, and hope come together—a place we’re calling the Table of Hope.

"The Alano Club saved my life. It’s not just a building; it’s a haven, a place of healing, and a community that has given me more than I could ever repay. I’m eternally grateful for the beautiful space that has been a cornerstone of my recovery, and I want to see it grow to help even more people. That’s why I gave to the Table of Hope campaign. This all-inclusive kitchen will transform our club, creating a space where recovery, connection, and community come together over shared meals and moments. It’s a place where lives will be enriched, and hope will thrive. I owe so much to the Alano Club, and this is my way of giving back. Please join me this Giving Tuesday in supporting this life-changing project. Together, we can make an incredible impact with so little." Alicia B.

The kitchen will be a hub where recovery meets community—hosting cooking classes, community meals, and events that unite neighbors and friends in support of a shared goal: empowering recovery and building resilience together.

Imagine a vibrant community kitchen at the Alano Club of Battle Creek, where those in recovery gather with community members, sharing meals, skills, and stories. Here, cooking and 'breaking bread' together become powerful tools for healing, growth, and connection. Our new kitchen will provide a welcoming and safe space where members, families, and volunteers can gather to prepare food, share meals, and bond. This will foster stronger connections within the recovery community and reduce isolation, which is often a challenge for those in recovery.

Our vision for Table of Hope is a warm, welcoming kitchen where recovery is celebrated, camaraderie is nurtured, and everyone has a place at the table. But to bring this vision to life, we need your support.

Our kitchen will be used for events, workshops, and classes which will help constituents develop life skills essential for self-sufficiency.

Volunteer and Community Engagement Opportunities
With a community-oriented kitchen, we can partner with local organizations for meal donations to strengthen our ties with organizations increasing our visibility and support network.
Increased Revenue and Sustainability for the Alano Club
The kitchen could serve as a venue for fundraising events, workshops, and community meals, generating additional revenue streams for the Alano Club. These funds would contribute to the sustainability of the organization, enabling us to continue offering free services to those in need.
Improved Social and Emotional Well-being of Constituents
Cooking and sharing meals in a supportive environment can be therapeutic, enhancing emotional well-being and reducing stress. These communal meals will offer a sense of belonging and stability, which is invaluable for people in recovery.
Greater Community Awareness and Destigmatization of Addiction
The community kitchen will serve as a hub for interaction between the recovery community and the broader community. It will help destigmatize addiction and recovery by creating a space where people from all backgrounds can come together, learn, and share experiences.

Through this kitchen project, we aim to provide a stable and inclusive environment that benefits our members' physical, mental, and social health while enhancing community ties and reinforcing our commitment to recovery.

“The opposite of addiction is not just sobriety, it is hope and connection.” - Alicia Barry

Table of Hope Kitchen

By Alano Club of Battle Creek Inc

Table of Hope Kitchen

Help Nourish Our Recovery Community Together

Team Members