#Brownbagit with Action Against Hunger
This fall, donate your lunch money and #brownbagit
For a world free from hunger
THE NEED: A WORLD FREE FROM HUNGER
Malnutrition is the single greatest threat to child survival. Every year, 3.1 million children die of malnutrition – a staggering 45% of all child deaths globally. That’s unacceptable.
THE IDEA: BE THE GENERATION THAT ENDS HUNGER
Did you know that hunger is completely preventable? The world has the knowledge, the ability, and the resources to help. All we need are people like you to help us keep up the fight against the root causes of hunger.
With your help, we can be the generation that ends hunger in our lifetime.
Learn more about our work and what we do.
JOIN THE MOVEMENT: #BROWNBAGIT
Pack a nutritious lunch this fall and donate the money you save so every kid around the world can access nutritious food.
For inspiration, check out the simple lunch recipes that we’ll share weekly from top chefs this fall. Your donation will help the communities we work with in nearly 50 countries feed their children healthy meals and stave off the causes of malnutrition.
HOW CAN YOU GET INVOLVED?
Check out our handy guide for workplaces, classrooms, families, or any group that wants to #brownbagit!
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MEET THE CHEFS, GET THE RECIPES:
Devin Marhue
Culinary Venue: The Urban Element
Located: Ottawa
Follow Devin Marhue & The Urban Element: Twitter / Facebook / Instagram
Chef Devin Marhue is excited to be a part of this year’s #brownbagit, and you should be too! Chef Devin believes in fair access to food for all; when you make his delicious recipe, and donate what you would have spent on ordering in lunch, you’ll be supporting better access to nutritious food for youth here in Canada.
Michael Smith
Restaurant: The Inn at Bay Fortune
Located: Prince Edward Island
Follow Michael Smith &The Inn at Bay Fortune: Twitter / Facebook / Instagram
Chef Michael has been a passionate advocate for healthy homemade meals and the nutrients they provide, especially for growing children! He wants to make sure all children have fair access to nutritious food — so he’s taken action by sharing a Morrocan spin on this scrumptious snack for you to munch on at work or school. Make this recipe this week and be sure to donate if you believe in a world free from hunger.
Abdul Hachim
Restaurant: Action Against Hunger Community Kitchen
Located: Kutupalong Camp, Cox Bazar, Bangladesh
Learn more about the work Action Against Hunger staff,
like Chef Abdul Hachim, are doing in the field: Twitter / Facebook / Instagram
Recipe: Khichuri
Chef Abdul Hachim is one of the amazing Action Against hunger staff who helps run our life-saving programs on the ground! He works at a community kitchen in Kutupalong Refugee Camp, Bangladesh, and helps serve 11,000 hot meals every day. Make his recipe this week, and donate if you believe in a world free from hunger.
Matt Basile
Restaurant: Lisa Marie
Located: Toronto
Follow Chef Basile & Lisa Marie: Twitter / Facebook / Instagram
Recipe: Tex Mex Sloppy Joe
Chef Basile cares about fair access to nutritious food for all Canadians, and has been involved with Action Against Hunger campaigns since 2015. This year Chef Matt is sharing his take on a classic lunchtime special; make this Tex Mex Sloppy Joe for your next packed lunch and be sure to donate if you believe all kids deserve equal access to delicious and nutritious food.
Olivia Cruickshank
Restaurant: Pure Kitchen
Located: Ottawa
Follow Chef Cruickshank & Pure Kitchen: Twitter / Facebook / Instagram
Recipe: Black Bean & Mango Salsa Bowl
Chef Olivia cares about fair access to nutritious food for all Canadians and is sharing this delicious recipe for an easy vegan/vegetarian lunch to take to work or school. Make this nutritious mason jar recipe and be sure to donate if you believe all kids should have access to fruits and vegetables.
Zane Caplansky
Restaurant: Caplansky’s
Located: Toronto
Follow Chef Caplansky: Twitter / Facebook / Instagram
Recipe: The Greek-ish Salad
Like you, Chef Caplansky is concerned about fair access to food — so he took action — he’s sharing this delicious recipe for an easy lunch to take to work or school. Make this recipe this week and be sure to donate if you believe in a world free from hunger..
David Neinstein
Restaurant: Barque & Barque Butcher Bar
Located: Toronto and Burlington
Follow Barque & Butcher Bar: Twitter / Facebook / Instagram
Recipe: Blackened Pickerel with Charred Corn and Tomato Salad
Like you, Chef David is concerned about fair access to food for all Canadians — so he took action — Chef David is sharing this delicious recipe for an easy lunch to take to work or school. Make this recipe this week and be sure to donate if you believe in a world free from hunger.
EVEN MORE #LunchINSPO: LAST YEAR’S RECIPES
David Neinstein
Restaurant: Barque & Barque Butcher Bar
Located: Toronto and Burlington
Follow Barque & Butcher Bar: Twitter / Facebook / Instagram
Recipe: Barbecue-in-the-oven chicken thigh and baked potato,
and Barque Smokehouse’s spice rub recipe
Like you, Chef David is concerned about fair access to food for all Canadians — so he took action — Chef David is sharing this delicious recipe for an easy lunch to take to work or school. Make this recipe this week and be sure to donate if you believe in a Canada free from hunger.
Joshna Maharaj
Located: Toronto
Follow Chef Maharaj: Twitter / Instagram
Recipe: Hearty grain salad recipe
Chef Joshna has prepared a versatile recipe, with the framework to build some very delicious salads out of whatever you have on hand or feel like making. The key is to keep tasting and adding elements to balance the flavour. Take the time to chop your vegetables into small pieces and you’ll be rewarded with a very beautiful and complex mouthful. Make this recipe this week and be sure to donate if you believe in a Canada free from hunger.
Olivia Cruickshank
Restaurant: Pure Kitchen
Located: Ottawa
Follow Chef Cruickshank & Pure Kitchen: Twitter / Facebook / Instagram
Recipe: Black Bean & Mango Salsa Bowl
Chef Olivia cares about fair access to nutritious food for all Canadians and is sharing this delicious recipe for an easy vegan/vegetarian lunch to take to work or school. Make this nutritious mason jar recipe and be sure to donate if you believe all kids should have access to fruits and vegetables.

Michael Smith
Michael Smith is a Food Network Host, Nutritional Activist, and Food Media Producer
Located: Prince Edward Island
Follow Michael Smith: Twitter / Facebook / Instagram
Recipe: Raspberry Granola Bars
Chef Michael is a passionate advocate for simple, sustainable home cooking and an inspiration for families creating their own healthy food lifestyle. He is delighted to share with you this delicious recipe for easy Raspberry Granola Bars. Make this fruity treat and be sure to donate if you believe all kids should have access to fruits and vegetables.

Shahir Massoud
Restaurant: Levetto
Located: Greater Toronto Area
Follow Chef Shahir: Twitter / Instagram
Like you, Chef Shahir is concerned about fair access to food for all Canadians — so he took action — Chef Shahir is sharing this delicious recipe for an easy lunch to take to work or school. Make this recipe this week and be sure to donate if you believe in a Canada free from hunger.

Vikram Vij
Restaurants: Vij’s, Rangoli, My Shanti, and Vij’s Sutra
Located: Vancouver, British Columbia
Follow Chef Vij: Facebook / Twitter / Instagram
Recipe: Coconut Curried Vegetables
Renowned Chef Vikram Vij is pleased to present his Coconut Curried Vegetables recipe in support of a Canada free from hunger. Make this recipe this week and be sure to donate if you believe in a Canada free from hunger.

Sam Harris
Restaurant: Agrius Restaurant
Located: Victoria, British Columbia
Follow Chef Harris: Facebook / Twitter / Instagram
Recipe: Salami Waldorf Salad
Sam Harris is a chef who thinks food can save the world. He believes in sustainable organic farming, eating seasonally and taking time to connect with your food through education and interaction with your local food systems. Prepare this Salami Waldorf Salad and donate for a good cause.

Jonathan Gushue
Restaurant: The Berlin
Located: Kitchener, Ontario
Follow Chef Jonathan: Facebook / Twitter / Instagram
Recipe: Sesame Meatballs
Highly decorated Chef Jonathan Gushue is pleased to present his Sesame Meatballs recipe in support of a Canada free from hunger. Make this recipe this week and be sure to donate if you believe in a Canada free from hunger.