Lunch Buddies

Do you miss school lunch?

Do you enjoy shooting hoops, talking with young people or making crafts?

Would you like to make a difference in a child’s life?

Become a LUNCH BUDDY!

Lunch Buddy volunteers are matched with a student at the elementary school level. You will meet once a week during that child’s lunch time to eat, talk, play games and form a one-on-one relationship.  The only in-person contact takes place at school.  We are in need of volunteers at all of the schools we serve, county-wide.  Lunch Buddies works amazingly well in addressing the needs of the children served (see below).  Call or email us today to volunteer!

 LUNCH BUDDIES  End of School Year Results (2008-2009)

·        80% have improved self-confidence

·        73% seek to resolve conflict non-violently

·        76% are better able to express their feelings

·        67% are optimistic about the future

·        70% are attending school more regularly

·        66% have improved attitudes towards school

·        86% are more trusting towards school personnel

·        66% are able to resist negative peer influences

·         96% are more respectful of other cultures

·         64% have improved peer relationships

·         81% have improved relationships with adults

·          64% are doing a better job of completing assignments

·          54% participate more in class discussions

·          57% improved in reading achievement

·          58% improved language-arts-writing achievement

·          51% improved in math achievement