A better meal train for families
Free meal scheduling, gift cards, updates, and more — all in one place.
Start a Mealtrain Find a MealtrainThe free alternative to MealTrain. No hidden fees. No paywalls. No ads.
The choice for moms and caregivers like you.
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 |
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MealTrain |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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Start a MealtrainFrequently Asked Questions
Meals, groceries, and food are an important part of navigating tough times, but it represents a fraction of the total need. SupportNow provides more than meals. Families with an existing MealTrain can integrate into our experience and benefit from receiving financial and volunteer support needs as well.
SupportNow is available at no cost. Our no cost commitment includes no upfront costs as well as none of the typical processing fees other platforms charge families.
Create a Support Registry as soon as a need arises. The process is free, simple, and requires very little information to get started. Too soon is better than a flood of support arriving too late.
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.
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.
“You”. If you identify a family in need or someone going through tough times, take action. Our Support Registries come preinstalled with smart default settings, making it fast and easy for anyone who identifies a need to start the process.
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.
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.
It’s okay to start a Support Registry without knowing a family's exact needs. During tough times, it’s a notorious struggle of families and grievers to pause long enough or think clearly enough to acknowledge their complete list of needs.
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.
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 just meals.
As needs change over time, SupportNow provides an all-in-one platform.
