We will help guide you with step by step directions. If you'd like to create a chapter with other school families or your own group of families, please contact us!
The Founding Members chapter was created when Crosby, Kaely and Aaron started The Lunchmakers in 2020. The enthusiasm and interest of the initial participating families in joining this effort is greatly appreciated. There are currently seven additional chapter extensions.
Thank you to originating chapter lead Aasha for creating this chapter extension in March of 2021. The CAIS Firedragon MS Chapter was The Lunchmaker's very first chapter extension. We are grateful for the initiation and dedication in growing this effort.
Current chapter leads: Sabi, Nate and Grant
Thank you to originating chapter lead Rylan for creating this chapter extension in May of 2021. The Hilldale Upper School Chapter had the distinction of accepting The Lunchmaker's first award! More details can be found on the Recognition page.
Current chapter lead: Ephraim
Thank you to chapter leads Penelope and Oliver for creating this chapter extension in October of 2021. The Southern Marin Chapter is The Lunchmaker's first chapter in Marin County and the first to work with the Ritter Center. We appreciate the efforts to expand the communities we serve.
Thank you to chapter leads Lucas and Nathan for creating this chapter extension in November of 2021. The Saturday Sandwich Squad Chapter will help The Lunchmakers maintain a robust presence in SF. We are grateful for the committment to increase the numbers of lunches delivered.
In March 2020, SF Day School joined the Lunchmakers as the first of it's kind, all school chapter. Every month, a different grade will contribute to making and delivering lunches as part of the school's public-spirited effort to incorporate service learning into their curriculum. We are incredibly proud to partner with SF Day and play a part in helping nurture a generation of compassionate, community minded individuals!
Thank you to chapter lead Maggie for expanding the Lunchmakers reach and starting our first Southern California chapter extension in January 2023. Supporting Union Street Homeless Services, this chapter will provided much needed bagged lunches to Pasadena/Glendale and will hopefully be the start of further growth in the area!
Thank you to chapter leads Landon, Will and Braydon for creating this chapter extension in February 2023. The Urban chapter is the Lunchmakers first High School chapter and we are excited to see the community impact grow with their contributions and participation.
Thank you to chapter leads Kieran, William and Remy for creating this chapter extension in May 2023. After successfully enlisting many families in their grade, over a thousand lunches have been donated, a significant contribution to the Lunchmakers total monthly deliveries. We love to see such great energy and effort!
Thank you to chapter leads Vivian and Calista for creating this chapter extension in March 2024. They are the Lunchmakers first chapter serving the unhoused in the Palo Alto/Mountain View area. Participants include students from Synapse School in Menlo Park and we are so excited for these young Lunchmakers to make a big impact!
Thank you to chapter lead Crosby for creating this chapter extension in September 2023. This is the Lunchmakers second Marin based chapter but they help serve the unhoused in SF with deliveries to Glide where these lunches are very much needed. As a co-founder and founding chapter member Crosby is truly working hard to make a positive impact in his community!
Thank you to chapter leads Max and Ryder for creating this chapter extension in March 2024. The Happy Helpers chapter will strengthen the Lunchmakers support on the Peninsula by serving the Redwood city area. Together with their Synapse classmates, they will make a big difference in their community and we appreciate their dedication to helping others!
We have many groups that come together for special single or multi day delivery events supporting the Lunchmakers and the organizations we work with. These include LinkedIn, Little School, Presidio Neighborhood Group, Brandeis Marin and confirmation classes from St. Agnes church. We love seeing these efforts and appreciate all the partnerships. Please contact us if you'd like to set up a Lunchmakers event at your school or organization!