About Lunch

School holidays are not just a break from the classroom. For many, they are also a break from hot meals.

For the thirteen weeks of school holidays this year, many pupils in the UK will not eat a hot meal each day. At school more than 1.2 million pupils who may otherwise go without are eligible to receive free school meals. Outside of term time though, free school meals are not available and many pupils are left without regular hot food.

This is where LUNCH comes in. During schools holidays, LUNCH provides free, healthy, cooked food to all pupils who usually receive free school meals. At LUNCH we believe that every child deserves to eat a cooked meal every day. If you agree, we need your help.

The summer of 2011 marks the start of LUNCH which is running pilot schemes in two towns in the UK. Both are being run by volunteers and are relying on donations of money and time to make things happen.

There are three ways for you to help us

1. Donate Money
   The LUNCH groups need money to buy ingredients. You can give online or find more information about supporting a local project here
2. Volunteer
   LUNCH is run by volunteers. The local LUNCH groups need volunteers to chop, bake, cook and serve dinners. You can find out more about how to volunteer here
3. Start LUNCH in your town
   If you would like information about or support in starting LUNCH in your town, get in touch hello@makelunch.org.uk