Trained volunteers continued to give their time each week to support the social and emotional well-being of students in the Lunch Bunch program. Through the use of books, they covered topics in the spring including bullying, communication, confidence building, and working as a team. At the culmination of the program, students and volunteers celebrated the year with a pizza party (and as always, a few shed tears). Thanks to the donations received through the Giving Tuesday campaign in December, all 63 students also received a back pack containing 2 books and a reading buddy!
Program Results 2015-16
- 74% of surveyed students said they would read and discuss books more than they did before they joined the program.
- 95% of surveyed students felt the Lunch Bunch program taught them skills to improve their relationships with their friends and peers.
- 98% of surveyed students thought the program helped them talk more about their emotions and resolve conflicts in a positive manner.
- 91% of surveyed students felt the program helped them care more about their friends and family members.
