We are a small group 7 or 8. We plan meals so no one person has to do all the cooking. Everyone brings snacks that they prefer and beverage that they like. It just makes it easier. Usually 2 work together for a dinner and one does all the quick lunches since we have a large breakfast and good dinner, we can't skip lunch because of our diabetic "sisters." Sometimes we plan to do a project as a group, sometimes just do our own thing. Fat quarters are a quick gift idea. Also small plastic containers or boxes that can be bought pretty cheap at discount stores. Hope this helps. HAVE FUN!