What We Do…
We Eliminate School Lunch Debt
Lunch It Forward partners directly with public schools to pay down unpaid student lunch balances, ensuring children can continue to receive meals without interruption, stigma, or embarrassment. By addressing existing debt, we remove an immediate burden from students, families, and schools.
We Partner With Schools
We work directly with school nutrition departments and administrators to identify needs and distribute funds responsibly. Our approach is discreet, respectful, and centered on dignity — supporting schools without singling out students or families.
We Help Prevent Future Debt
Beyond paying off existing balances, we support schools in reducing the accumulation of new lunch debt through proactive funding and community support. This helps create more stable, compassionate systems that keep kids fed throughout the school year.
We Put Dignity First
At the heart of our work is a simple belief: children deserve to eat at school without shame. Everything we do — from how funds are used to how partnerships are formed — is guided by respect for students and families.
