Sunday Lunchbox

Families facing financial hardship often have access to inexpensive, highly processed foods, but limited access to fresh, nutrient-dense options. That's not a personal failure. It's a systems challenge.

At Sunday Lunchbox, we work to break the connection between economic insecurity and nutritional inequity by delivering whole, plant-rich foods directly to families every Sunday.

Because every child deserves the opportunity to thrive, not just get by.

🧡 Join us this September as we raise awareness and take action during Hunger Action Month: https://www.sundaylunchbox.com/hunger-action-month.html

It’s official: we’ve been selected as a 2026 Food & Climate Equity Grant recipient. With funding from , we'll deliver fresh, nutrient-dense produce directly to the kids in Greater Austin who need it most. Learn more about the program at AustinTexas.gov/FACE.

🌶️❤️💛💚 Thanks to our friends at Farmshare Austin, this week we delivered a huge variety of fresh peppers to Sunday Lunchbox families! They not only brighten our kitchen, but they're also packed with flavor, nutrients, and endless possibilities for healthy meals.

Huge thanks to Farmshare for helping us keep healthy food flowing to our community. We love seeing all the colors of the harvest! 🌈

🧡 September is Hunger Action Month!

This month, we invite you to consider 30 small, specific actions to help create a healthier future for Central Texas families.

Some actions take a minute. Some take an afternoon. All of them matter.

Download our 30-day Hunger Action Month calendar and choose five actions that fit your life: https://www.sundaylunchbox.com/hunger-action-month.html

Together, small actions can create lasting change.

🌶️💚 Peppers, Okra, and Plenty of Possibilities! 💚🌶️

This week's produce boxes brought the heat... and a little Southern charm!

From colorful peppers that add flavor to just about anything, to fresh okra that's perfect roasted, sautéed, or tossed into a stew, these garden favorites are packed with nutrients and big on versatility.

We love our volunteers. And we need your help to make sure our neighbors receive regular deliveries of fresh and preserved produce every week.

Get involved! We have a variety of volunteer shifts available - from sorting and counting produce to picking up or dropping off deliveries, and more. Check your schedule and sign up today: https://www.sundaylunchbox.com/volunteer.html

💚🌽 Turn Surplus Into Sustenance. Help Us Preserve the Harvest. 🍅🌿

When fresh produce arrives faster than it can be distributed, our Preserve volunteers step in to make sure good food doesn't go to waste.

By chopping, slicing, freeze-drying, and packaging fruits and vegetables, volunteers help extend the life of nutritious food so families can enjoy it long after harvest season ends.

It's a hands-on way to reduce food waste, support local families, and make a lasting impact in our community.

✨ Sign up for a Preserve shift today: https://www.sundaylunchbox.com/get-involved.html

🌿 Veggie of the Week: Basil 🌿

These small leaves pack a nutritious punch!

Basil contains vitamins A, K, and C, along with antioxidants that help support overall health. Plus, a little basil can add big flavor, making simple ingredients taste fresh and delicious.

Try:
🍅 Chopped basil + tomatoes + a pinch of salt
🍝 Basil stirred into cooked pasta with a little oil and garlic
🥚 Fresh basil mixed into scrambled eggs
🫘 Basil added to beans, rice, or lentils for extra flavor

💚 2,561 pounds. One month. Countless possibilities. 💚

In July, Sunday Lunchbox distributed 2,561 pounds of produce to families across our community.

From tomatoes and squash to herbs and a variety of preserved foods, every pound represented nutritious food finding its way to a family instead of going to waste.

This impact is only possible because of the volunteers, donors, and community partners who believe good food should nourish people, not landfills.

Thank you for helping us turn rescued produce into opportunities for healthier meals, fuller pantries, and stronger communities. 🍅🥬🧅

🍅🧅🥬 Fresh from the field and into the hands of local families.

This week, families received a colorful mix of onions, shallots, squash, tomatoes, lettuce, and basil, along with a variety of preserved foods to help stretch healthy meals even further.

Every fruit and vegetable distributed represents food rescued, waste reduced, and neighbors supported. 💚

Thank you to our volunteers, donors, and partners who help make this work possible.