All Aboard the Meal Train!

One of the great ministries here at Church of the Good Shepherd is “The Meal Train”.

Nan Boyne serves as its “Chief Conductor” and she is always looking for additional volunteers to help deliver a meal or two when needed.

Here are some important details for your consideration as a one-time or frequent volunteer:

• Nan gets notified when a parishioner needs a meal or meals and she then reaches out to a network of volunteers who offer assistance if their schedule permits.
• The Meal Train is implemented using an easy-to-use Meal Train software that is emailed directly to volunteers from Nan.
• Volunteers can review details of what meal or meals are being requested (breakfast, lunch, or dinner), any dietary restrictions, and location and times for delivery. All the volunteer does is put in a date and meal that is convenient and the software does the rest. It even sends you reminders, offers recipe ideas and more.
• You don’t have to be a cook to volunteer. You can provide pre-cooked meals from your favorite grocery store (Whole Foods, Costco, BJs and Fresh Market come to mind…lots of already prepared options that you can pick up and deliver) OR you can have a meal delivered from a FAVORITE RESTAURANT and have it delivered by Uber Eats or another delivery service
• You can also donate funds for a meal directly in the Meal Train software if that works best for you or send a gift card from a restaurant.
• If you like to cook, even better as you can use the guide in the Meal Train software to get ideas of what recipes work particularly well for home delivery or make one of your favorite “go to” recipes.
• You don’t have to make a long-term commitment … offer a meal once and be done or participate as often as you like.

For more details or to get your name on the Meal Train, contact Nan Boyne at [email protected].

All Aboard! You will be amazed how easy it is and how great you will feel when you ride this train!

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