About

Family Meals, Inc. aims to serve families who fall outside the scope of traditional social services, focusing on those confronting financial hardships. The objective is to aid families in improving their situations and promoting self-reliance. Numerous sociology studies have shown that regular family meals enhance children’s self-esteem, create a sense of belonging, and reduce obesity rates.

The belief at Family Meals, Inc. is that every parent desires their child to excel academically, have high self-esteem, and make sound decisions regarding substance abuse and gang involvement. Research corroborates that shared mealtimes boost adolescent self-esteem, aid in academic improvement, lower obesity rates, and foster a sense of belonging.

Family Meals, Inc. furnishes families with the means to generate positive changes through shared meals, respecting their dignity by delivering uncooked food directly to their homes. To ensure privacy, Family Meals, Inc. sets up delivery teams outside the recipient’s neighborhood, thus preventing potential embarrassment or judgement.

We do not ask families to fill out vouchers or stand in queues. Volunteers deliver uncooked meal bags, with the intention to underscore the significance of shared meals rather than long-term sustenance.

The major outreach programs are during Thanksgiving, Easter, and summer if funds are available. Each bag contains ingredients for a complete holiday meal, along with table talk questions and mealtime prayers to encourage family interaction and togetherness.

Family Meals, Inc. caters to families of all income levels, without any academic prerequisites, and requires at least one adult resident in the household to accept the food delivery.