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

SMTWTFS

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

Going home tomorrow!
Latest news from the hospital
Surgery was successful
Thank you for your support!

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The free alternative to Meal Train®. No hidden fees. No paywalls. No ads.

The choice for moms and caregivers like you.

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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.

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

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Frequently 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 Meal Train page 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.

“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.

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.