What's a Meal Train?

A meal train is the process of organizing meal giving by matching the special meal needs and requests of the recipient with the availability and abilities of meal givers. Meal trains are often organized after significant life events such as birth, death, illness or divorce.

What is the point of a meal train?

When someone is going through a major life event, like the birth of a child, a death in the family, or recovery from an illness, injury, or medical procedure, a meal train is a smart and caring way to make sure that person is well-fed and doesn't have to think about cooking, meal planning, or grocery shopping.

What is a meal train and how does it work?

Meal Trains 101

It works the same way; it's a calendar or spreadsheet that a small community (i.e., your friend group or family) can use to coordinate meals and care. Many similar services also allow you to have food or restaurant gift cards delivered if cooking is not your thing.