# Plant-Based School Lunch Guides Forager Project & Veganuary Debut the Vegan School Lunch Challenge By Niko Pajkovic | Published 2022-08-17 | Social Good Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegan-school-lunch-challenge References: [businesswire](https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220816005314/en/Forager-Project%C2%AE-and-Veganuary-Join-Forces-to-Make-Kid-Friendly-Plant-Based-Eating-Healthy-Easy-and-Fun) & [foragerproject](https://www.foragerproject.com/)  Leading vegan food brand Forager Project has officially joined forces with non-profit organization Veganaury to release the 'Vegan School Lunch Challenge.' The new inactive aims to encourage more families to adopt [healthy plant-based eating habits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/impossible-foods-product) by offering them a range of useful resources. The Vegan School Lunch Challenge is set to begin on August 16 and will consist of easily accessible resources for parents looking to introduce nutritious plant-based meals into their children's lunchtime routines. The new initiative centers around a free download booklet, which includes a healthy "lunchbox formula,' a range of implementable lunchbox themes, a grocery checklist, and numerous tips and tricks for dealing with picky eaters. “It’s great to see companies like [Forager Project®](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/forager-project) stepping up to support a growing number of climate-conscious parents by providing tasty, sustainable, kid-friendly food options in addition to resources that parents can rely on," said Wendy Matthews, US Director of [Veganuary](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oatbox-resoatlution-challenge). Image Credit: Forager Project ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.7/10 - Popularity: 94% | Activity: 96% | Freshness: 12% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Social Good](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialgood) > [Social Business](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialbusiness) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Vegan School Lunch Challenge:** The release of the 'Vegan School Lunch Challenge' offers an opportunity for the plant-based food industry to target health-conscious parents looking for nutritious plant-based meal options for their children's lunches. - **Healthy Plant-based Eating Habits:** Adopting a healthy plant-based diet is a growing trend, and companies in the food industry can take advantage of this by offering plant-based meal alternatives and resources, like Forager Project's free download booklet. - **Climate-conscious Food Options:** Parents are increasingly looking for sustainable, climate-conscious food options for their families, creating an opportunity for the food industry to develop more environmentally friendly products and resources. ### Where This Applies - **Plant-based Food:** The plant-based food industry can benefit from the Vegan School Lunch Challenge by offering nutritious plant-based meal options that cater to the needs of health-conscious parents looking for sustainable and environmentally friendly alternatives. - **Education:** Schools and education programs can use the resources provided in the Vegan School Lunch Challenge to educate parents and children about healthy, plant-based eating habits and the benefits of living a more sustainable lifestyle. - **Non-profit Organizations:** Non-profit organizations working to promote healthy, sustainable eating can partner with companies like Forager Project to create new initiatives and provide resources for individuals and families looking to adopt plant-based diets or reduce their carbon footprint. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Vegetarian School Lunch Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegetarian-school-lunch-menu.md) - [Plant-Based Cafeteria Options](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plantbased-lunch-options.md) - [Plant-Based Lunch Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mighty-yum.md) - [Plant-Powered Lunch Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plant-powered-lunch.md) - [Branded Dairy-Free Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oatbox-resoatlution-challenge.md) - [Snackable Back-to-School Lunches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lunchers.md) - [Vegan-Friendly Yogurt Pouches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/forager-project.md) - [Veggie-First Children's Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lil-gourmets.md) - [Dairy-Free Kids Yogurt Pouches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cashewmilk-yogurt-pouches.md)