March is still a busy decision-making period for many private schools planning ahead for the next school year. As administrators evaluate lunch programs, they’re often thinking beyond food and considering how each system affects daily operations and the broader school community.
Volunteers play an essential role in private schools. They support events, assist staff, and help create the sense of connection that makes a school feel like a community rather than just a place of instruction.
A reliable lunch program can quietly support that volunteer ecosystem. When lunch logistics are predictable and well-organized, fewer issues require hands-on intervention from volunteers or office staff during the school day.
Structured lunch delivery helps reduce last-minute problems, interruptions, and confusion—allowing volunteers to focus their time and energy where it’s most impactful.
Each year, LunchLink invites schools in our program to nominate a **Volunteer of the Year**—someone whose time, care, and dedication help strengthen their school community.
2026 Volunteer of the Year
Name: Kim Davis
School: Bloomfield Christian School
Why they were selected:
Mrs. Davis is a familiar and beloved presence at Bloomfield Christian School, showing up day after day with kindness, energy, and an unwavering commitment to helping others. Even after her grandchildren moved on from Kindergarten, she chose to stay, continuing to dedicate five days a week to supporting students, teachers, and staff across the school.
Whether she’s lending a hand in the classroom, organizing materials behind the scenes, helping with recess, or stepping in wherever an extra set of hands is needed, Mrs. Davis does it all with enthusiasm and heart. Her impact is felt in countless ways, big and small, and her willingness to jump in anywhere makes her an invaluable part of the school community.
Mrs. Davis was nominated by Kindergarten Teacher Kayleigh Hinkson, who shared:
“Mrs. Davis has been such a blessing in our classroom! She helps with anything we need and is always willing to support not just Kindergarten, but the entire school. She continues to volunteer year after year because of her genuine love for our community. We love her so much and truly believe she deserves this recognition!”
Congratulations, Mrs. Davis!
As this year’s Volunteer of the Year, she’ll enjoy a week of free lunches courtesy of LunchLink, our way of saying thank you for the joy, support, and dedication she brings to the school each and every day.
Volunteers often help ensure that lunch runs smoothly—whether by supporting communication, assisting younger students, or helping schools manage daily routines. Their contributions make a real difference, even when they happen behind the scenes.
For private schools evaluating lunch programs this spring, it’s worth considering how a structured, dependable lunch solution can support not just students and families, but the volunteers who give so much to the school.