By Stephanie Caron – Entertainment Editor

The Natural Helpers Club recently created a Lunch Bunch program in the Wellness Wing for students who want an alternate lunch setting.

“The ultimate goal of Lunch Bunch is to provide a safe, quiet, comfortable space for students who wish for a different environment in which to eat lunch,” Natural Helpers advisor Ms. Smuniewski said. “There will be at least two Natural Helpers in Room 170 during each lunch wave, and they are there to engage in conversation with other students who come by if that’s what the students want to do.” 

The goal of the Lunch Bunch is to give students an alternate opportunity to eat their lunch and to make new friends. 

“It is open to all students,” senior Morgan Taylor said. “We want everyone to stop by even if you just need a break from the loudness of the cafeteria and to study or do homework during lunch.” 

Making the new lunch program can help students feel more welcomed and less anxious in the lunch room if they do not have anyone to eat with or want a different lunch setting. 

“Students who come by can just use the space as an alternative setting if they just want to be alone, too (they don’t have to interact with the Natural Helpers),” Smuniewski said. 

In the room there are board games, coloring, and activites to get students to relax. 

“As for things to do in there, we currently have board games, card games, coloring sheets/colored pencils, and conversation starter flashcards for anyone to use,” Smuniewski said. “We plan on doing it throughout the year.”