The Lunch Project

The Lunch Project We power community-run school lunch programs in Tanzania, giving students the fuel to learn. With your help we can all make an an impact, one bowl at a time.

We are passionate about involving the local community in our lunch programs. All ingredients for uji porridge are purchased from local farmers to encourage sustainability. The children bring firewood from their homes and carry buckets of clean water from the local well to school. Jobs are created as parents are hired to cook the porridge over the open fire, serving the meal to the children in cups

they bring from home. Get your local community involved and make a make a big impact globally. $100 per day provides lunch for an entire school, which breaks down to less than a dime per student. How will you fill the bowl?

12/07/2021

Check out this beautiful video from Ilkurot during the kitchen handover ceremony. Translation is in the captions thanks to our friend Dennis!

The Ilkurot Primary School kitchen was handed over to the school today after an upgrade! The ceremony included words ...
12/03/2021

The Ilkurot Primary School kitchen was handed over to the school today after an upgrade! The ceremony included words fr Ernest and the Headmaster, and a presentation by the School choir. Thank you to Charlotte Women’s Club for making this happen!

Today Ilkurot Primary School as per their request to improve the learning environment and school feeding program, had a kitchen shed officially handed over. It was a proud moment for all key stakeholders concerned. The handover ceremony was punctuated by joyous music from the school choir, faces beaming with pride from the school kids, teachers, cooks including words of gratitude from the community leadership: *Village Chair* Innocent Lorinyu - _We congratulate you for your efforts in partnering with our community to improve the quality of education through a nutritious feeding program that allows our scholars to concentrate in class and reach for their dreams without distractions of hunger and lack of food._

*School Head* Rashid H. Rashid: _Our results speak for themselves this year and we attribute this to the feeding program. 55 Grade 7 candidates sat for their examinations and 50 passed_
*School Management Committee Chair -* Loishie Madakarani _You are our all weather partners and we are grateful for the support that is improving our school's infrastructure_
*Ward Education Officer* Theresia Makyao (Provide name)- _Lengijave Ward has had 3 schools supported with new schools feeding program infrastructure and this gives us so much pride and gratitude to have such a partner who makes a difference and wants to see us as a community thrive_

Thank you to our donors, cheerleaders, volunteers, and staff. This year, we’ve updated kitchens at 3 schools thanks to ...
11/25/2021

Thank you to our donors, cheerleaders, volunteers, and staff. This year, we’ve updated kitchens at 3 schools thanks to a grant from Charlotte Women's Club. This week, they’re working on Ilkurot!

10/05/2021

Students at Olbaki sing a song of gratitude!!

Lyrics below, translated by our dear Ernest Philemon

1. WE ARE GRATEFUL TO OUR FRIENDS FOR SEEING IT NECESSARY FOR US TO GET NUTRIENTS. A CLEAN PORRIDGE IS BEING PREPARED ON A MODERN COOKER. WE GET OUR STUDIES WITHOUT ANY PROBLEM.

*CHORUS*
OUR BELOVED FRIENDS, MAY GOD GRANT YOU LIVES WITH GOOD HEALTH SO THAT YOU CAN CONTINUE TO HELP US. MAY YOUR POCKETS BE FULL AND MAY GOD FILL YOUR POCKETS WHERE YOU HAVE USED IT FOR US.


2. MAY GOD GRANT YOU A GREAT HEART. CONTINUE WITH YOUR LOVE, WE HAVE NOTHING TO PAY YOU BACK. WE, THE OLBAK PUPILS KEEP ON BEING HEALTHY WITH GOOD PERFOMANCE IN THE CLASS.

*CHORUS*

3. WE GET NUTRIENTS THROUGH CLEAN AND SWEET PORRIDGE, WE HAVE NO DOUBT WHILE IN CLASSES. OUR PARENTS ARE GRATEFUL WHEN WE GET BACK HOME BECAUSE THEY SEE OUR FACES ARE BRIGHT.

*CHORUS*

There is so much beauty and stillness in this photo…. The Olbaki kitchen was opened today in Tanzania. More photos and ...
10/01/2021

There is so much beauty and stillness in this photo…. The Olbaki kitchen was opened today in Tanzania. More photos and videos to come! In the meantime - we hope this brings you a moment of meditation and gratitude. 💜🧡💛💚

The sun is poking over the horizon across the US, but our team in Tanzania is busy putting some final touches on an upgr...
09/30/2021

The sun is poking over the horizon across the US, but our team in Tanzania is busy putting some final touches on an upgraded kitchen at Olbaki Primary School!
Grants from our incredible partners have helped make this possible, but donations from individuals like you help to buy supplies from local providers, pay the mamas, and put food in the bellies of students in 6 schools - helping to lift an entire community one dime at a time. www.thelunchproject.com/donate

🎵🎶“I do believe I have been changed for the better and because I knew you, I have been changed for good”🎵🎶They aren’t ju...
09/22/2021

🎵🎶“I do believe I have been changed for the better and because I knew you, I have been changed for good”🎵🎶
They aren’t just great Wicked lyrics, they’re true about how TLP has changed hearts and lives! How has TLP impacted you? Sound off in the comments! 🔊 or Share on your story with the hashtag

Today marks the 10th Anniversary of serving lunches for The Lunch Project! And we couldn’t have done it without YOU! T...
09/21/2021

Today marks the 10th Anniversary of serving lunches for The Lunch Project!
And we couldn’t have done it without YOU! Thank you to our donors, our cheerleaders, our volunteers… thank you to our Tribe.
At TLP, we believe in the power of Lunch - in the power of Love. A single question sparked a movement, and our loyal volunteers and donors have fueled the power of love and empathy so students can learn. Thank you.
www.thelunchproject.org

Time for a ! Thanks to a generous grant by the Charlotte Women’s Club, Lemanyata and Engorika Primary Schools kicked of...
07/30/2021

Time for a !
Thanks to a generous grant by the Charlotte Women’s Club, Lemanyata and Engorika Primary Schools kicked off their new school year with updated kitchens! Thank you, CWC, for your long-time support in Giving Kids the Fuel to Learn! Check out some videos on Instagram and Instagram Stories: @ lunchproject

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Giving Kids The Fuel To Learn

We power community-driven lunch programs in Tanzania, feeding over 4,000 students at 5 schools. $100 per day provides lunch for an entire school, which breaks down to less than a dime per student. Schools with lunch programs see their average attendance rise and test scores improve.