Parent Council Fundraising
Automated with Zero Burden
LunchUp is the only school lunch program that handles everything for your Parent Council, School Council, or Home and School Association. Minimal volunteers needed for simple delivery. No management required. Just automatic fundraising every week.
Running a hot lunch program used to mean giving up your Sunday evenings. Chasing payments, drafting reminder emails, reconciling spreadsheets no one else would ever see. We built LunchUp to take all of that off your plate.
We handle
- — Payments, invoices & refunds
- — Order tracking & disputes
- — Parent ordering reminders
- — All customer support
- — Delivery coordination & reports
You get to
- — Email your school community
- — Choose your vendors
- — Track fundraising in real time
- — Run the programs your community loves
- — Enjoy your weekends
We take the hard, repetitive parts — the ones that used to eat your Sunday evenings.
You keep the fun part.
Why Parent Councils and Home and School Associations Love LunchUp
Saves Time
No time spent managing orders, handling money, or coordinating with vendors — our system handles everything automatically. Meals arrive pre-labeled with student names and allergy info, organized by classroom. Volunteers simply deliver. Nothing more.
Direct Parent Communication
Send emails directly to your school's families through LunchUp — no separate mailing list or third-party tool needed. It's a powerful communication channel between your Parent Council and every family actively participating in the lunch program.
Your Fundraising, Maximized
LunchUp exists to maximize your school's fundraising — not to take a cut of it. We never mark up meal prices. What parents pay goes directly to the vendor, and your fundraising revenue is earned on top. Our success is tied to yours.
Allergy Safe
Our automated allergy management system ensures every meal is properly labeled and safe. Each label clearly displays allergen information. Parents set allergies once, and our system automatically flags conflicts before checkout. Peace of mind for every family.
LunchUp vs. Other Lunch Software Companies
Most lunch software companies just provide a platform and leave you to manage everything else. LunchUp is different - we handle the entire operation for you.
Other Software Companies
Just hosting a platform
LunchUp
Full-service operation
The Bottom Line
With LunchUp, your Parent Council, School Council, or Home and School Association has zero burden. Students enjoy safe, healthy, delicious lunches. You automatically receive fundraising revenue every week. It's that simple.
Everything You Need, Nothing You Don't
Transparent Reporting
Access real-time fundraising reports through your dashboard. See exactly how much your school is earning.
Health & Safety
All vendors are vetted and approved. Our allergy protection system operates at every level — parents set allergies once, our platform automatically flags conflicts before checkout, and every meal arrives clearly labeled with full allergen information.
Hardship Support
We believe every student deserves a hot lunch. LunchUp supports families in need through built-in hardship assistance, a "Sponsor a Meal" program where community members can fund meals for others, and school-managed subsidies — so no child is left out.
Easy for Parents
Parents love our simple ordering system. Order from phone, tablet, or computer. More parents ordering means more fundraising.
Sustainable Growth
Consistent monthly fundraising. No annual fees. Revenue grows as program grows. We help you maximize your fundraising earnings — and we never take a cut of your profit.
Built-in Parent Emails
Your Parent Council can send emails directly to school families through LunchUp — no external mailing list needed. Whether it's lunch day reminders, important announcements, or program updates, you have a direct line to every family in your program.
How LunchUp Works for Your School
Quick Setup
We set up your school in our system. Takes less than 24 hours. No work required from you.
Parents Order
Parents create accounts and start ordering lunches for their children. We handle all customer support.
Vendors Deliver
Our approved vendors prepare and deliver meals directly to classrooms. We coordinate everything.
You Get Paid
Fundraising revenue automatically deposited to your account weekly. View reports anytime.
Streamlined Delivery Process
Our fully automated system and strict vendor requirements make delivery effortless
Pre-Labeled Individual Meals
Every meal box arrives with a clear label showing the student's name, allergy information, and classroom. No sorting or checking required.
Organized by Classroom
All meals are pre-sorted and grouped by classroom. Vendors deliver ready-to-distribute bundles - no organizing needed.
Complete Meal Packages
Each meal includes utensils, napkins, and everything students need. Nothing to add or prepare.
Simple Classroom Delivery
Volunteers simply bring the pre-organized classroom bundles from the delivery area to each class. Quick, easy, and stress-free.
Why Our System Works
Fully Automated Ordering: Our system tracks every order and sends detailed packing instructions to vendors
Strict Vendor Standards: We require all vendors to follow our labeling and organization protocols
Quality Control: Every delivery is checked to ensure proper labeling and classroom organization
Safety First: Allergy information is prominently displayed on every label for student protection
Result: Minimal volunteer time required - just simple delivery to classrooms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LunchUp's Parent Council fundraising program?
LunchUp provides a complete school lunch program that handles everything for your Parent Council, School Council, or Home and School Association. We manage vendors, orders, payments, complaints, and refunds while you automatically receive fundraising revenue every week. Minimal volunteers needed — meals arrive pre-labeled with student names and organized by classroom.
Can our Parent Council send emails to school families through LunchUp?
Yes. LunchUp includes a built-in email tool that lets your Parent Council or Home and School Association send messages directly to your school's families — no external mailing list or third-party tool required. It's an important communication channel between your council and every family actively participating in the lunch program.
Are there any fees for Parent Councils or Home and School associations?
No. LunchUp is completely free for schools, Parent Councils, School Councils, and Home and School associations. There are no setup fees, no annual fees, and no hidden costs. You simply receive automatic fundraising revenue from lunch orders.
How is LunchUp different from other school lunch software?
Unlike other software companies that charge annual fees and leave you to manage everything, LunchUp handles the entire operation at no cost to your school. We manage vendor relationships, process all refunds, handle all parent complaints, and pay vendors directly. We never add markup to meal prices — keeping meals affordable for families while maximizing fundraising for your school.
Do we need volunteers to run the lunch program?
Only minimal volunteers needed for simple classroom delivery. LunchUp handles all order management, vendor coordination, payment processing, and customer support. Our automated system ensures meals arrive pre-labeled with student names, allergy information, and organized by classroom. Each delivery includes utensils and napkins, making distribution quick and easy.
Does LunchUp support families who cannot afford school lunch?
Yes. LunchUp believes every student deserves a hot lunch. We support families in need through built-in hardship assistance, a Sponsor a Meal program where community members can fund meals for others, and school-managed subsidies — ensuring no child is left out.
Does LunchUp support non-food fundraising like yearbooks, event tickets, or school merchandise?
Yes. LunchUp fully supports your school council selling any type of non-food fundraising item — yearbooks, event tickets, school merchandise, and more. Your council has complete self-serve control to create and manage these fundraisers independently. When a fundraiser is active, it appears prominently at the top of the ordering page, right where families are already placing lunch orders. That placement means families see it at the most visible moment and can add a purchase alongside their regular order in one seamless step — significantly increasing your fundraising sales without any extra effort.
Ready to Start Earning Fundraising Revenue?
Join the Parent Councils, School Councils, and Home and School organizations across Canada that are earning consistent fundraising revenue with zero effort.
Trusted by Leading Food Vendors
Schools are not limited to these vendors. If you have a preferred local food partner, we are happy to bring them on board.
Free setup • No annual fees • Ongoing support included
Saved Per Year
Average time saved per Parent Council annually
Volunteer Time Needed
Pre-labeled meals by classroom - simple delivery only
Automated System
Orders, payments, and fundraising all automated