Free Lunch is an Austin-based collective of five creatives dedicated to providing meals to the community in need. With a focus on offering nuanced support tailored to the unique needs of each individual, Free Lunch partners with Our Shared Kitchen and Walking By Faith to deliver three meals a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year to the Esperanza Community. The organization is sustained through community support, primarily from subscribers to their magazine whose contributions ensure the consistency and longevity of the program.
FREE LUNCH
FREE LUNCH
WHAT DOES OUR MEAL SUPPORT LOOK LIKE?
The success of our program is due to the understanding that nourishing meals looks different to everyone. Not only is it important for the client to have options to meet their specific needs, but giving them a choice also gives them agency.
Prepared Meals
Pre-packaged meals that are ready to be microwaved.
Fresh Produce
Bananas and oranges are delivered daily.
Pantry Items
Items like oatmeal, protein shakes, and granola bars are always available.
Bonus Treats
It’s important to boost moral, especially in the summer when the weather is extreme.
How to help !
We offer a monthly magazine subscription for $10 per month. As a subscriber, a “ Lunch Monitor”, you will receive two issues annually, featuring curated recipes, captivating photos, and in-depth insights into our work for the community. This subscription is the most impactful way you can support Free Lunch, with your contribution helping to sustain our ongoing service and enabling us to expand our impact. Your support ensures the continuity of our efforts and strengthens our ability to serve those in need.
WHERE YOUR
MONEY GOES:
We pride ourselves on our transparency. It’s important you know exactly where your money is going. Your monthly contribution enables us to keep our focus on meal support and not fundraising. Consistent funding means consistent support for our Clients. Consistency leads to trust. Trust leads to rapport. Rapport leads to insight. Insight leads to a successful program.
LABOR:
Employees wages covering The Esperanza Community meal program, ATX Free Fridge meals, Foundation Community outreach, and other local partnerships
FOOD COST:
93,000 meals delivered to Esperanza a year as well as meals in Free Fridge.
JOB SUPPLIES:
Meal Packaging, kitchen equipment etc.
CHARITABLE DONATIONS:
Our partnership with Walking By Faith Prison Ministry and Our Shared Kitchen
ADMINISTRATIVES:
Website, bookkeeping, magazine printing/shipping, etc
COMMISSARY:
Cost of our kitcchen
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