Welcome to The Food Lounge!

My name is Alex Cai, and I am honored to serve as President of The Food Lounge for the 2026–2027 school year. As one of the organization’s founders in 2021, it is exciting to have the opportunity to lead the organization into its next chapter.

When we started The Food Lounge, we had one goal: to bring people together to help fight food insecurity. What began as a small group of students volunteering in our local community has grown into something much bigger than any of us expected.

Today, The Food Lounge has more than 10 chapters and over 500 active members across the country. Together, we’ve served more than 83,000 hot meals, distributed over 750,000 meals, raised more than $110,000 for hunger relief efforts, and reached more than 800,000 individuals. These numbers are something we’re proud of, but they’re really a reflection of the people behind them – our volunteers, officers, advisors, alumni, sponsors, and community partners who have dedicated their time to serving others.

Looking back over the past five years, one of the most rewarding parts has been watching students step up as leaders. I’ve seen members who joined their first volunteer event become chapter officers, organize service projects, and inspire others to get involved. That’s what makes The Food Lounge special. We don’t just serve our communities, we build a community of people who care.

As President, I want to continue building on what we’ve started. My goal is to support our existing chapters, expand into new communities, strengthen our partnerships with organizations that share our mission, and create even more opportunities for students to make an impact. There is still a lot of work to do, and I believe our organization is just getting started.

None of what we’ve accomplished would have been possible without everyone who has been part of this journey. Whether you’ve volunteered at an event, donated, led a chapter, or supported us behind the scenes, thank you. Your dedication has shaped The Food Lounge into the organization it is today.

If you’re visiting our website for the first time, I hope you’ll consider joining us. No matter how much time you have or where you’re from, there’s a place for you at The Food Lounge. Every volunteer, every event, and every meal makes a difference.

Thank you for being part of our story. I’m excited to see what we’ll accomplish together in the years ahead.

Alex Cai

Co-Founder and President
The Food Lounge