Meet the founder
David Zobel
Born and raised in Saint Louis, Missouri, David Zobel is the founder and driving force behind Support Lunch. With a strong commitment to equity and compassion, David created the organization to eliminate school lunch debt and ensure every child has access to meals and participate in all school activities—regardless of family finances.
A business attorney by profession, David brings a practical, solutions-oriented mindset to his community work. His legal career is centered on helping businesses achieve their goals through strategic planning, governance, and risk management—skills he now applies to building Support Lunch into a sustainable, high-impact nonprofit. What began as a local effort to support Saint Louis schools is growing into a movement of generosity and dignity that’s steadily expanding its reach and impact.
Outside of work, David is an active community volunteer and leader who enjoys giving back through local initiatives. He also loves spending time with his family, exploring St. Louis’s vibrant food scene, and cheering on his favorite hometown sports teams.
Meet The Directors
Danielle Bearman
Danielle Bearman
Danielle Bearman
With a successful career in commercial real estate, Danielle Bearman brings strong business insight, strategic thinking, and community focus to her role on the Support Lunch Board of Directors. Her professional experience in managing complex projects and building client relationships translates seamlessly into her work supporting schools
With a successful career in commercial real estate, Danielle Bearman brings strong business insight, strategic thinking, and community focus to her role on the Support Lunch Board of Directors. Her professional experience in managing complex projects and building client relationships translates seamlessly into her work supporting schools and families.
Passionate about giving back, Danielle believes that no child should face barriers to learning or belonging because of financial hardship. Through her involvement with Support Lunch, she is helping to eliminate school lunch debt and promote dignity and inclusion for every student.
Brad McLaury
Danielle Bearman
Danielle Bearman
With extensive experience in commercial banking and community leadership, Brad McLaury brings financial expertise and strategic insight to the Support Lunch Board of Directors.
Brad’s background in lending and business development has given him a deep understanding of how financial stability and community investment can drive meaningful i
With extensive experience in commercial banking and community leadership, Brad McLaury brings financial expertise and strategic insight to the Support Lunch Board of Directors.
Brad’s background in lending and business development has given him a deep understanding of how financial stability and community investment can drive meaningful impact. His commitment to helping others extends beyond his professional role—through Support Lunch, he works to eliminate school lunch debt and ensure that every child has access to a nutritious meal and the opportunity to thrive at school.
Passionate about service, Brad values collaboration, integrity, and compassion in everything he does. He is proud to lend his leadership to a mission that reflects his core belief: no child should ever go hungry at school.
Megan Minnick
Danielle Bearman
Megan Minnick
As both an educator and a mom, Megan Minnick knows how important it is for children to feel cared for and included at school. Her background in education has given her firsthand insight into how hunger and financial barriers can affect learning and confidence. Through her work with Support Lunch, Megan is helping create a community where
As both an educator and a mom, Megan Minnick knows how important it is for children to feel cared for and included at school. Her background in education has given her firsthand insight into how hunger and financial barriers can affect learning and confidence. Through her work with Support Lunch, Megan is helping create a community where no child goes hungry—and where every student has the chance to thrive, regardless of their family’s circumstances.