22, 2024
Want to get a group together to help a friend in need?
Organize a meal train to bring them food.
Here’s how to coordinate a meal train and tips for success.
Whats a Meal Train?
A shared Google spreadsheet provides the information at a glance.
How Long to Meal Train?
This really depends on your groups capacity, as well as the situation of the recipient.
For someone recuperating from an illness, a week or two of meals might suffice.
Find easy ideas forgluten-free,dairy-freeandvegetarian recipes.
Dont be offended if the person would prefer a cooler left on the porch rather than a visit.
These are ourfavorite freezer meals.
Use disposable pans and trays, if you like, or thesereusable storage containers.
Just dont use your favorite heirloom dish.
Think Outside the Casserole Dish
Dont get stuck in a casserole rut.
Give them sandwich fixings: a bag of rolls, lunch meats and cheeses.
Bonus Points for Gift Cards
One of the most popular items in a meal train?
A restaurant gift card: treating them to a night out at a favorite restaurant is a nice change.
(If you spring for pizza delivery,heres the chain to call.)
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