A better meal train for families
Free meal scheduling, gift cards, updates, and more — all in one place.
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In support of
The Smith Family
In support of
The Smith Family
Bring a meal
In support of
The Smith Family
Send a gift card
DoorDash
$75
Dinner, handled
In support of
The Smith Family
Still needed
- Paper towels & soap I've got it
- Coffee and creamer I've got it
- Dog food, large bag I've got it
In support of
The Smith Family
Updates
Follow- Going home tomorrow!
- Latest news from the hospital
- Surgery was successful
- Thank you for your support!
Everything in one place
Start a Support Page today!
The free alternative to Meal Train®. No hidden fees. No paywalls. No ads.
The choice for moms and caregivers like you.
How It Works
1. Start a meal train
Create a meal calendar for the family in just a few minutes.
2. Pick Dates and Meals
Choose the days, dietary needs, and delivery details.
3. Spread the Word
Invite the community to claim dates and drop off meals.
Meal calendar
A calendar that fills itself
Pick the nights you need dinner. Friends claim the ones they can cover, see what is already taken, and get the allergies and drop off details without texting anyone to ask.
- Claim a night in one tap
- Dietary needs and drop off notes travel with the date
- More than one meal a day, at no cost
Gift cards
For the nights nobody can cook
A delivery or grocery card, sent by email, spends like dinner without anyone driving across town. It is also the way out of town family can help with something other than money.
- Delivered by email, nothing to ship
- Long distance friends can still cover a meal
- Sits on the same calendar as the drop offs
Household needs
The things nobody thinks to ask for
Paper towels, coffee, a big bag of dog food. Small supplies run out fastest during a hard month and are the easiest thing for a neighbor to grab on a normal errand.
- Post everyday supplies alongside meals
- One tap to claim an item
- Nothing gets bought twice
Share updates
Tell everyone how it is going
Everyone who brought a meal is invested in how this turns out. One post reaches all of them by email, so the family is not answering the same question fifteen times.
- One post, everyone's inbox
- Photos come along
- Replies come back privately
Meals, their way.
Flexible meal options, including meal drop-off, meal funds, and gift cards, so support matches the family's needs.
More support included. Families keep more money.
SupportNow includes scheduling for multiple meals per day and volunteer coordination, and families keep more of each donation.
| Feature |
|
Meal Train® |
|---|---|---|
| Schedule Meals | Included | Included |
| Multiple Meals Per Day | Included | Paid Plan Required |
| Donations & Fundraising | Included | 7.9% + $0.30 fee |
| Volunteers & Errands | Included | Paid Plan Required |
| Updates for Supporters | Included | Included |
Ready to organize a meal train?
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Start a meal trainFrequently Asked Questions
Common situations where people desire to help include: Illness, injury, sickness, grief, and loss of loved ones. Regardless of the situation, when support starts flowing, SupportNow provides the pipes to direct things in the right direction.
Just because you create a Support Registry does not mean you have to manage it indefinitely. Organizers can be added and removed at any time.
The SupportNow Support Registry provides thoughtful default settings that allow support to be gathered and organized with limited information. As more information becomes available or the family is ready to take responsibility, organizers of the Support Registry can be easily added and removed at any time.
"It's easy to start a meal train, without confusing fees."
"Completely customization and a modern experience."
"I'm glad you can schedule multiple meals per day, if needed."
"I love the option to add things like household chores."
"If funds are needed, the family keeps more of the money."
More than meals
Every SupportNow registry comes with a growing library of free tools and resources, so your family has support at every turn.