Lunch + Books + Mentors = Success
Summer Lunch Buddies is a program that pairs students entering grades K-5 with teen and adult volunteers. Students eat lunch with a buddy, participate in a group activity and then read for 20 minutes with a mentor. This program was started in 2002 and has successfully continued because of the support of the community and the grant funding from the Paul G. Duke Foundation and The Troy Foundation.
In addition to financial support, many local businesses send volunteers to participate in this program year after year. Collins Aerospace, SEW Eurodrive, ITW, and Troy City Schools are just a few of the faithful sponsors that continuously provide volunteer support for Summer Lunch Buddies. We are grateful for the many people that make up the "village"!
In addition to financial support, many local businesses send volunteers to participate in this program year after year. Collins Aerospace, SEW Eurodrive, ITW, and Troy City Schools are just a few of the faithful sponsors that continuously provide volunteer support for Summer Lunch Buddies. We are grateful for the many people that make up the "village"!
Summer Lunch Buddies Student Registration
Summer Lunch Buddies is a free lunch and literacy program.
For who? Students up to 5th grade who could use a free lunch and reading help.
When? June 6- June 30, Monday–Thursday 10:30-12:00
Where? Troy Rec, 11 N. Market St. (use the Water Street entrance).
For questions contact Annette Stine, Ruth Scott, or Madi Hacker at the Troy Rec; 937-440-9805 or summerlunchbuddies@gmail.com.
Registration is now available for students! Click the link below to register online. Spaces are limited and we will start a waiting list when all spaces are filled. You'll get an email with instructions to link up to our Class Dojo account and communication regarding the program will come through your Class Dojo app.
For who? Students up to 5th grade who could use a free lunch and reading help.
When? June 6- June 30, Monday–Thursday 10:30-12:00
Where? Troy Rec, 11 N. Market St. (use the Water Street entrance).
For questions contact Annette Stine, Ruth Scott, or Madi Hacker at the Troy Rec; 937-440-9805 or summerlunchbuddies@gmail.com.
Registration is now available for students! Click the link below to register online. Spaces are limited and we will start a waiting list when all spaces are filled. You'll get an email with instructions to link up to our Class Dojo account and communication regarding the program will come through your Class Dojo app.
Summer Lunch Buddies Volunteer Registration
It takes a lot of volunteers to run this program because of the low adult to student ratio. We like for our volunteers to commit to at least one week (M-Th) from 11-12. Click the link below to register or see more information.
Donors Make a Difference!
We couldn't operate this valuable program without the support of the community. These individuals and businesses are making a difference for our students:
Paul G. Duke Foundation
Troy Foundation
Kerber Sheet Metal
Troy Noon Optimists
ITW
Amazon Smiles
The Mercer Group
Turnstone
Quality Lawn Care
Troy CarStar
Stillwater Technologies
Dave's Services
Alvetro Orthodontics
Troy Meijer
Winans
Troy Walmart
We couldn't operate this valuable program without the support of the community. These individuals and businesses are making a difference for our students:
Paul G. Duke Foundation
Troy Foundation
Kerber Sheet Metal
Troy Noon Optimists
ITW
Amazon Smiles
The Mercer Group
Turnstone
Quality Lawn Care
Troy CarStar
Stillwater Technologies
Dave's Services
Alvetro Orthodontics
Troy Meijer
Winans
Troy Walmart