Feeding students with outstanding lunch balances, The OLP creates leaders in line one tray at a time.

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Who We Are


As a trusted liaison between donors and schools, The Open Lunch Project ensures that contributions go directly toward feeding students with outstanding lunch balances. By closing lunch debt, we remove barriers to learning, restore dignity, and create opportunity.

Meet our Board Members

  • Yael.

    CO-FOUNDER, PRESIDENT & DIRECTOR.

    A visionary with a dream of providing kids and students access to food security and community offerings. Brings an extensive background in the food and beverage industry, hospitality, operations and start ups, but saw a gap here and turned passion into action.

  • Mia.

    CO-FOUNDER, TREASURER & SECRETARY.

    Focused, approachable, and driven by results, Mia Brandon was named an ‘Influential Woman’ for her work in branding, marketing, and talent in 2026. She brings a background in executive search, healthcare, manufacturing, real estate, and fintech with passions involving global connection, increasing accessibility in food security, and equity.

  • Mae.

    BOARD MEMBER

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  • Bethany.

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Currently and as we grow, The Open Lunch Project offers:

    • School Lunch Debt Relief – Working with schools to eliminate outstanding K–12 student lunch balances so every child has equitable access to school meals.

    • Community Partnerships – Collaborating with schools, businesses, nonprofits, and local organizations to address food insecurity and support students.

    • Nutrition & Food Security Education – Sharing educational resources and promoting awareness about childhood hunger, nutrition, and equitable access to healthy meals.

    • Volunteer Opportunities – Connecting community members with meaningful ways to support students and families.

    • Corporate & Community Sponsorships – Helping businesses, civic groups, and organizations invest directly in local schools and students.

    • School & District Sponsorship Programs (beginning Winter 2027) – Providing opportunities for donors and organizations to sponsor schools or districts in reducing lunch debt.

    • Community Outreach Initiatives (planned expansion) – Developing programs that connect families with food resources, meal support, and community events as the organization grows.

    • Fundraising & Giving Programs – Offering one-time, recurring, workplace, and community giving opportunities to support our mission.

  • Getting started is simple. Reach out through our contact form or send us direct emails—we’ll walk you through the next steps and answer any questions along the way. Whether you are a community vendor able to offer support through our contacts or a parent curious about our resources for your student, our Board will personally support you.

  • You can reach us anytime via our contact page or email. We aim to respond quickly—usually within 1-3 business days.

  • Our mission is to ensure that every child can eat alongside their peers without stigma or hardship. We accomplish this by:

    • Eliminating outstanding student school lunch debt

    • Providing funding for nutritious meals to children experiencing food insecurity

    • Partnering with schools, districts, and community organizations to ensure equitable access to meals

    • Educating communities about childhood hunger and its lasting impact

    • Facilitating donor contributions that directly support student meal accounts