free lunch week
we're giving away thousands of free meals!
our menu
The classic recipes kids love - made fresher, healthier, and better.
picky eater?
We've got you! Alternative daily menu options available!
Allergy-Aware
No nuts or sesame ever. Gluten-free & dairy-free options available.
Pediatric Nutrionist-Approved
Recipes kids love (even picky eaters!)
Culturally Sensitive & Kosher
Diverse menus prepared fresh daily in our kosher kitchen
Family-style
Communal style eating in classrooms reduces waste and encourages kids to try new things
Accessible for All
We fundraise to provide meals for children who qualify for free or reduced lunch
Meet the Mom
Sofia is the mom behind Lunchies. She spent over a decade as a journalist before leaving the newsroom to take on a new mission: fixing our country’s broken school lunch system. After surviving a near-death accident that left her with chronic pain, she discovered the healing power of real, wholesome food. Years later, as a new mom, she saw firsthand the low-quality ingredients and uninspired meals being served in schools — and knew something had to change. Driven by a passion for nourishing kids and building healthier communities, Sofia set out to give school lunch a much-needed makeover, one classroom at a time.
Meet Chef Angel Sanchez
James Beard Award semifinalist (2018 & 2019) Executive Chef, Rosa Wine Lounge, NYC Affiliated with ChefScape, a culinary incubator supporting innovative food entrepreneurs. Expert in nutrition-focused menus for schools and communities.
Toddler Tested & Approved
Menu designed by a mom who spent years perfecting every recipe with feedback from the most honest critics — toddlers. Every meal is nutrient-dense, made with integrity, and loved by kids.
"I would never feed a child a meal that I wouldn’t feed my own daughter."
— Sofia, Founder & CEO
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With the support of Rethink Food (a chef-led nonprofit) and ChefScape (a longtime Rethink Food restaurant partner)