Our Mission

Be Part of the School Lunch Revolution

Why We’re Giving Away Lunch for a Week

This fall, every school trying Lunchies for the first time is getting FREE lunch for a week — for every student, every teacher, and every child with allergies or dietary restrictions (yes, we make special meals for them too!).

Why? Because we want you to see, taste, and experience what makes Lunchies different.

Our Philosophy

At Lunchies, we believe school lunch can do more than just feed kids — it can teach them healthy habits that last a lifetime.

Family-Style Dining Builds Healthy Habits
When kids eat together, they try new things. They see friends tasting broccoli, chickpea pasta, or fresh fruit — and suddenly, they want to try it too. Peer pressure works, and in this case, it’s a good thing.
Reducing Waste and Inequity
Family-style eating reduces food waste and helps eliminate the inequity that comes with individual packaging. Every child gets the same high-quality meal, prepared fresh, without wasteful containers or complicated choices.
Convenience for Parents and Teachers
Parents get time back in their morning routine, and teachers can focus on what they do best — teaching — instead of managing lunch orders, swaps, and allergy questions.

What We’ve Learned

This summer, we tested family-style dining at camps. Every group ate the same meal (with modifications for allergies). The results were incredible:

Even the pickiest eaters gave new foods a try.
Kids expanded their palates naturally — no bargaining, no bribing.
Parents told us, “My child eats things at camp they won’t touch at home — because they see their friends eating it.”

Why a Subscription Model Works

Some parents have asked if they can opt out for a vacation day or swap meals more often. Here’s why we do it this way:

Food is expensive. The only way to deliver fresh, high-quality, chef-made meals every day at an affordable price is by keeping the system simple and efficient.
You can request a picky-eater swap — just give us 8 days’ notice.
Think of it as an investment. For about $8.00 or less a day — about the same as a Happy Meal — you’re helping build a healthier system that supports your child’s health and long-term positive habits.

Changing School Lunch, One Classroom at a Time

There are 7 times more school cafeterias than McDonald’s in the U.S. That means the potential for change is enormous — and it starts with our youngest kids. Pre-K through 5th grade is the most important time to build healthy eating habits, and Lunchies is here to make it easy, delicious, and fun.

We’re not forcing anyone to join — but we’d love for you to be part of this movement. Give it a week. See the difference.

Our Promise

High Standards - Prepared fresh daily from scratch whenever possible
Allergy-Aware - No nuts or sesame ever: gluten-free and dairy-free options available
Pediatric Nutritionist-Approved - Recipes kids love, even picky eaters
Culturally Sensitive - Menus that honor and reflect our diverse communities
Accessible for All - We fundraise to provide meals for children who need a free lunch

We Use:

Clean & simple ingredients
Balanced, age-appropriate portions
Scratch cooking whenever possible

We never use:

Ultra-processed foods
Artificial colors or flavors
Industrial seed oil