Lunch + Books + Mentors = Success
Summer Lunch Buddies is a program that pairs students entering grades K-4 with teen and adult volunteers. Students have a 30 min playtime, eat lunch with a buddy, participate in a group activity, and 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 grant funding from the Paul G. Duke Foundation, Troy Elks Lodge 833, and The Troy Foundation.
*2026 Registration will open after spring break*
Summer Lunch Buddies Students
For who? Students up to 4th grade who could use a free lunch and reading help
When? June 2026 Monday–Thursday 10:30-12:00
Where? Troy Rec, 11 N. Market St. (use the Water Street entrance).
For questions contact Annette Stine or Jaden Starry [email protected] or leave a message at the Troy Rec; 937-339-1923.
2025 Registration is closed! Spaces are limited. We will start a waiting list when all spaces are filled. You will get an invitation to our Class Dojo account for communication regarding the program.
For who? Students up to 4th grade who could use a free lunch and reading help
When? June 2026 Monday–Thursday 10:30-12:00
Where? Troy Rec, 11 N. Market St. (use the Water Street entrance).
For questions contact Annette Stine or Jaden Starry [email protected] or leave a message at the Troy Rec; 937-339-1923.
2025 Registration is closed! Spaces are limited. We will start a waiting list when all spaces are filled. You will get an invitation to our Class Dojo account for communication regarding the program.
Summer Lunch Buddies Volunteers
It takes a lot of volunteers to run this program because of the low adult to student ratio. Volunteers read individually with 2 students, then eat a free lunch with them together. We like for our volunteers to commit to at least one week (M-Th) from 11:00 -12:00.
We would love to have you volunteer to join us this summer! Call a friend and register together.
We would love to have you volunteer to join us this summer! Call a friend and register together.
Donors Make a Difference!
We couldn't operate this valuable program without the support of the community. These individuals, organizations, and businesses are making a difference for our students with monetary or prize donations:
Elks Lodge #833
Tropical Smoothie Cafe
Winans
The Bricker Family
Alvetro Orthodontics
Dave’s Services
Lightner & Stickle CPA’s
Abbey Credit Union
Turnstone Financial
Vantage Signs
Primary Eye Care
Dungan and Lefevre
Cincinnati Zoo
Dayton Dragons
Ohio Caverns
Superior Credit Union
In addition to financial support, many local businesses and organizations send volunteers to participate in this program year after year. Miami County Public Health, Spinnaker/Mactac, Altrusa, 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"!
We couldn't operate this valuable program without the support of the community. These individuals, organizations, and businesses are making a difference for our students with monetary or prize donations:
Elks Lodge #833
Tropical Smoothie Cafe
Winans
The Bricker Family
Alvetro Orthodontics
Dave’s Services
Lightner & Stickle CPA’s
Abbey Credit Union
Turnstone Financial
Vantage Signs
Primary Eye Care
Dungan and Lefevre
Cincinnati Zoo
Dayton Dragons
Ohio Caverns
Superior Credit Union
In addition to financial support, many local businesses and organizations send volunteers to participate in this program year after year. Miami County Public Health, Spinnaker/Mactac, Altrusa, 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"!