Lunch Buddies

Sometimes, all it takes is one caring adult and a little time to make a big difference.

Lunch Buddies is a school-based mentoring program that pairs local students with adult volunteers for monthly lunch visits filled with conversation, encouragement, and connection.

Volunteers meet once a month during the school day, building a consistent, positive relationship with their student over the course of the school year. These simple visits help students feel supported, seen, and valued.

Lunch Buddies is now available in all five public schools in Logan County, and we are excited to continue growing the program.

How It Works

Volunteers:

Meet with a student once a month
Visit during lunch at the student’s school
Offer friendship, encouragement, and a listening ear
Complete a background check and orientation before being paired with a student
*United Way pays for your background check

Interested in Volunteering?

We are currently accepting new Lunch Buddy volunteers for the 2026–2027 school year in all schools.

Bellefontaine Intermediate School - 1st Wednesday or 2nd Thursday
West Liberty-Salem Elementary School- 1st Thursday
Indian Lake Elementary School- 2nd Tuesday
Benjamin Logan Elementary School- 3rd Wednesday
Riverside Elementary School- 3rd Thursday