MealMates: Serving More Than Meals

Food Is Connection

A warm plate is important. But so is the conversation across the table—the look that says, “You’re welcome here.” MealMates began with that idea: serve nutrition and dignity at the same time.

“I came for lunch. I stayed because they remembered my name.” — Guest

What We Do Together

• Plan menus with local chefs and grocery partners.
• Invite neighbors to sit, not stand in a line.
• Connect guests to next‑step resources with onsite partners.

The meals are great. The moments are better. We’ve watched volunteers and guests swap recipes, phone numbers, and job leads. That’s impact you can’t measure in calories.

Bring a Plate, Bring Yourself

1. 1Sign up for prep, serving, or clean‑up.
2. 2Add a handwritten note to a to‑go box.
3. 3Ask a name. Learn a story.

A shared meal is a shared life. Thank you for pulling up a chair.