Ways to Support
Over 30 million children eat school lunch every day. More than 21 million are on the free or reduced-price program. Because of district closures due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the majority of America’s school children are in need of daily meals—and school food teams are stepping up to ensure they’re taken care of.
Whether it’s making a charitable contribution or volunteering your time at a local school district, every effort counts. Here, we’ve listed ways to support school food teams and children nationwide during this uncertain time.
Policy Actions
School Food for All is feeding kids while ending school lunch debt. They believe that “No student should have to bear the financial burden of school meals. No student should be shamed over school lunch.” Help ensure all K-12 children will receive free meals this upcoming school year by signing their petition, Demand Congress Provide Free School Meals To Every K-12 Student In America.
Policy Actions
School Food for All is feeding kids while ending school lunch debt. They believe that “No student should have to bear the financial burden of school meals. No student should be shamed over school lunch.” Help ensure all K-12 children will receive free meals this upcoming school year by signing their petition, Demand Congress Provide Free School Meals To Every K-12 Student In America.
Donation Opportunities
The Chef Ann Foundation
You can donate to the Chef Ann Foundation as we assist school districts across the nation by sharing tools, resources, and guidance to ensure that vulnerable children do not experience a lapse in food security due to COVID-19 school closures.
School Nutrition Foundation
You can donate to the School Nutrition Foundation’s fundraiser to help districts feed children affected by COVID-19 school closures as well. This GoFundMe campaign will fund purchases of food and packaging for grab-and-go meals, mobile carts and kiosks for curbside service, supplies, and personal protective equipment.
Partnership for a Healthier America
You can also donate to the Partnership for a Healthier America’s COVID-19 Fresh Food Fund. For only $15, you can donate a box with 50 servings of fruits and vegetables to a family in need.
The Chef Ann Foundation
You can donate to the Chef Ann Foundation as we assist school districts across the nation by sharing tools, resources, and guidance to ensure that vulnerable children do not experience a lapse in food security due to COVID-19 school closures.
School Nutrition Foundation
You can donate to the School Nutrition Foundation’s fundraiser to help districts feed children affected by COVID-19 school closures as well. This GoFundMe campaign will fund purchases of food and packaging for grab-and-go meals, mobile carts and kiosks for curbside service, supplies, and personal protective equipment.
Partnership for a Healthier America
You can also donate to the Partnership for a Healthier America’s COVID-19 Fresh Food Fund. For only $15, you can donate a box with 50 servings of fruits and vegetables to a family in need.
Showing Gratitude
Thank You Card for School Food Professionals
Want to say “Thank you” yourself? Sign The Lunch Tray’s Thank You Card for America’s School Food Professionals! You can see how others are sharing their gratitude here.