Vision

A future where every child has access to nutritious school meals without stigma, and school lunch debt no longer exists.

Goals

1. 1.To grow Lunch It Forward’s reach and increase access to existing school nutrition programs so more students can receive meals without stigma. By expanding partnerships with schools and communities and raising funds to eliminate student lunch debt, we aim to ensure children have consistent access to nutritious meals that support their health and learning.
2. 2.Expand Lunch It Forward’s impact by serving new communities and school districts affected by student lunch debt. By building partnerships with schools and local supporters, we aim to eliminate meal debt, increase awareness of available nutrition programs, and ensure more children have access to nutritious school meals without stigma.
3. 3.Strengthen and expand Lunch It Forward’s core program of eliminating school lunch debt by raising funds to pay off student meal balances and partnering with schools to identify families in need. Through this work, we aim to ensure students can receive nutritious meals at school without stigma, interruption, or financial hardship.