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

Join the Movement 
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, 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.

  • Eleanor Parks

    MARKETING DIRECTOR

    Creative and strategic in equal measure, our marketing director brings fresh ideas to every campaign. They turn insights into action and help our message resonate with the right audience.

  • Karl Holland

    CUSTOMER SERVICE MANAGER

    Friendly, attentive, and always ready to help, our customer service manager ensures every interaction is a positive one. They keep communication clear, timely, and human.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • We offer a range of solutions designed to meet your needs—whether you're just getting started or scaling something bigger. Everything is tailored to help you move forward with clarity and confidence.

  • 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