Make Lunch

Community, belonging and meals that matter.

Across the UK, 4.3 million children live in poverty, leaving many families struggling with food insecurity, isolation, and mental health challenges. School holidays are especially tough, with children missing out on meals, friendships, and activities.

What if your church could transform the situation for your community?

TLG Make Lunch partners with local churches to provide safe spaces where families enjoy nutritious meals, fun activities, and a sense of belonging. TLG equips churches with volunteer training, safeguarding support, and bespoke trauma-informed resources to help those struggling emotionally. Clubs are then well positioned to respond quickly to emerging crises and connect families with the broader church community and other local support services.

Beyond the holidays, TLG Make Lunch clubs foster lasting connections, ensuring families feel supported year-round. Together, we’re tackling food insecurity and isolation – with community, belonging and meals that matter.

Things had got so bad that my daughter's school had put things in place for us over the school holidays. One of the things we were told about was the Make Lunch club at the Baptist church in town. Make Lunch has turned out to be a lifesaver for us – a complete godsend. - Joanne, mum of one

Why partner with TLG?

By joining the growing number of churches offering TLG Make Lunch, your church will:

join a national movement of churches transforming their communities
build connections with those in need of practical and emotional support in your local area
create a space for struggling families to experience a sense of belonging
receive bespoke support and training from the TLG at every stage
access streams of funding and other practical support
have the confidence and understanding to support those affected by trauma
be inspired with new ways to connect families into wider church life

Let us support you in the detail as you focus on the vision for your club, personalising it to fit your community and its needs. Our vision is to see TLG Make Lunch clubs transforming the lives of struggling children and families through churches in all four corners of the UK. Start your journey with us today by making an enquiry and downloading our helpful brochure.

I'd like to enquire about running TLG Make Lunch at my church

Download the Make Lunch 'getting you started' brochure (PDF)

Does your church already run a Make Lunch club?

Access your Kitchen Cupboard here!

This is a resource site for Lunch Makers - those of you who are overseeing the running of all our Make Lunch Kitchens across the UK. Log in here to access resources, ideas, recipes, policy documents and more.

I'm a Make Lunch Coordinator or Church Leader and would like to refer someone from my Church to be a Coordinator or a Core Team Member