5 Ways To Celebrate National Make Lunch Count Day
National Make Lunch Count Day, which is celebrated annually on April 13th, is an exciting day to celebrate the value of taking a break from work and enjoying a nutritious and delicious lunch. Whether you're working from home by yourself or at the office with coworkers, here are five creative ideas to celebrate National Make Lunch Count Day and make the most out of your lunch break.
Organize a Potluck
If you're working in an office, organize a potluck where everyone can bring a dish to share. This is an excellent opportunity to try new foods and connect with your colleagues over a meal. You can also set a theme for the potluck, such as comfort foods or healthy foods, to make it more fun!
Try a New Restaurant
Use National Make Lunch Count Day as a fun excuse to try a new restaurant in town! Do some research and find a restaurant that serves delicious and healthy meals. Invite your colleagues or friends to join you and make it a fun outing.
>> Live in the Chicago area? Check out Culinary Care’s restaurant of the month, Obelix, a modern French restaurant in River North!
Take a Cooking Class
If you're interested in cooking, take a cooking class to learn new skills and techniques. You can also take a virtual cooking class if you're working from home. This is an excellent opportunity to learn new recipes and bond with your colleagues or friends over food.
Donate to Culinary Care
Another meaningful way to celebrate National Make Lunch Count Day is to give back to your community and donate your lunch money. At Culinary Care, you can give your lunch money to provide cancer patients with nutritious and delicious restaurant-prepared lunches. This is a great way to give back and make a difference in someone's life.
>> Most hospitals do not provide meals during outpatient care. Culinary Care exists to make sure that no one diagnosed with cancer has to skip lunch because of treatment. Donate your lunch money here!
Pack a Picnic
If the weather is nice, why not pack a picnic and enjoy lunch outside? Find a local park or a scenic spot and bring a blanket, some food, and drinks. This is an excellent way to enjoy the outdoors and make the most out of your lunch break.
National Make Lunch Count Day is an exciting day to celebrate the value of taking a break from work and enjoying a nutritious and delicious lunch. So use April 13 to take a break, unwind, and connect with your colleagues and friends over food. And don't forget to donate to Culinary Care to make a difference in someone's life!
>> 1 in 5 cancer deaths each year is a direct result of malnutrition. We’re on a mission to change that. At Culinary Care, we’ll deliver free made-to-order restaurant lunches (and all the care, hope, and love that comes with them!) directly to families during chemotherapy. Will you help us deliver 10,000 lunches this year?
