Take Them A Meal: Healthy Transportable Recipes to Bless Those In Need (2024)

FAQs

What is the difference between meal train and take them a meal? ›

If you want to organize more support, MealTrain offers an upgrade that requires a monthly fee. Take Them A Meal (TTAM) offers a free, no-frills meal coordinating calendar. While TTAM is limited to just a meal delivery schedule, it's a straightforward site that is easy to navigate.

How are meals provided through Take Them A Meal? Most meal providers prepare meals in their own kitchens or order local carryout/delivery for the meal recipient(s). We also offer meals that can be shipped to the meal recipient if you live out of town or prefer to have a meal delivered.

Portable foods are ideal in these situations as they can be easily consumed while standing or walking, and they often require minimal to no utensils. Items like hot dogs, tacos, and skewers are popular in such settings.

CareCalendar is the original free website to organize meals and other help for families during a time of illness, recovery or a life changing event, such as the birth of a baby or death of a family member. When a loved one needs help, simply list the help that is needed.

MealTrain.com will automatically deduct a 5% platform fee from each donation received. In addition, for each donation, a financial transaction/credit card processing fee of 2.9% and $0.30 per transaction will apply.

Need more support than one meal a day? By upgrading to a Meal Train Plus page you can schedule multiple meals per day, childcare, errands, rides, dog walking, and more. Enable on any Meal Train page for $10.

As for length and frequency of the meal train, four to six weeks long is a generous rule of thumb, and dropping food off two or three times a week is another helpful guideline. Again, though, don't be afraid to ask the parents what would help them most!

Financial contributions made directly to MealTrain.com are not tax deductible as MealTrain.com is not a 501(c)3 organization.

Example Meal Train Invite Wording #1

Our dear friend [Name] could use our support right now. I've set up a meal train to help make their life a little easier during this challenging time. If you can participate, please sign up for a date to drop off a meal. Every bit of love and support means the world!”

What is easy to eat while walking? ›

Easily digested foods such as grapes, dried fruits, and energy bars are portable and work well.” If the walk is shorter (less than 1 hour) and less intense, sipping on water should suffice as long as you're fueled adequately beforehand.

And some research has shown that more frequent, smaller meals may help increase your metabolism. Mini-meals may have health benefits, along with making it possible to fit into your blue jeans. Research has shown that this eating pattern may contribute to lower cholesterol levels and better blood sugar control.

Adina Bailey is the co-founder of TakeThemAMeal.com along with Scott Rogers.

Meals on Wheels focuses on caring for individuals whose diminished mobility makes it hard to shop for food, prepare meals or socialize with others.

What is Meal Train®? Meal Train is an organized way for friends and family to deliver home-cooked meals to someone who's going through a challenging time. It's a caring way to ensure the recipient doesn't have to think about grocery shopping or preparing meals while going through a major life event.

A meal train hearkens back to a simpler time of neighbors helping neighbors - when it's OK to ask for a cup of sugar when you don't have one. Relying on one another is a fundamental part of the human code. It strengthens and sustains our interconnectedness.

Is there a minimum contribution? When donating to a meal train wallet there is no minimum and most participants donate between $20 and $50 dollars. It's really up to you and what you'd like to provide for the person in need. How will the recipient know I contributed to their wallet?

As for length and frequency of the meal train, four to six weeks long is a generous rule of thumb, and dropping food off two or three times a week is another helpful guideline. Again, though, don't be afraid to ask the parents what would help them most!