Lunch, made kinder

Free app

Lunch MoneyA good lunch on the money you actually have.

You don't need an expensive grocery cart to make a good lunch. Lunch Money takes your budget, your allergies, and what's already in your kitchen, then builds a simple plant-based meal you can cook today.

100% free, always. No sign-up, no paywall.

Overhead view of a colorful plant-based lunch bowl with grains, greens, chickpeas, and roasted vegetables

Start here

Tell us what you've got.

Answer a few quick questions and we'll build your lunch right here on this page.

How do you want to budget?

Maximum cost per serving

How many people are you feeding?

4

1–8 servings

Allergies & foods to avoid

Allergy Note

Recipes are filtered using the information you provide, but always check product labels and manufacturer allergen statements. Ingredients, manufacturing processes, and cross-contact risks can change.

What do you already have at home?

How much time do you have?

You don't need an expensive grocery cart to make a good meal.

100% free, always. No sign-up, no paywall.

How it works

Four quick answers. One meal you can afford.

  • Step 1

    Set your budget

    Per serving or total cash in hand — you decide what lunch can cost today.

  • Step 2

    Tell us what to avoid

    Allergies and foods you can't eat are filtered out of every single idea.

  • Step 3

    Use what you have

    Rice, beans, potatoes — whatever's in the kitchen becomes the starting point.

  • Step 4

    Get a real meal

    Simple steps, an honest price estimate, and a grocery list for the rest.

  • Plant-Based
  • Budget First
  • Grocery List
  • Under 30 Min

Ready when you are.

No account, no card, no catch — just kindness through food.

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