Meal trains & care
Everyone's asking “what can I do?” Give them a night.
Set up a meal train in a few minutes. Friends pick a night to bring dinner, drive to an appointment, or pick up groceries, and the family doesn't have to answer a single text.
You just need an email address. Your guests need nothing at all.
What's going on?
Meal schedule
Meals for the Okafor familyTry it: tap an open night. Nothing is saved.
- Mon3Nov Chicken & riceAvery
- Tue4Nov Still openDinner, 5:00–6:30 pm
- Wed5Nov Beef stewJordan
- Thu6Nov Veggie lasagnaMei
- Fri7Nov Still openDinner, 5:00–6:30 pm
- Sat8Nov Your turn?Dinner, 5:00–6:30 pm
- Sun9Nov Soup & breadSam
How it works
- 1Pick the days
Every night for two weeks, or just Mon, Wed, and Fri. Add food notes and a drop-off window.
- 2Share one link
Text it, email it, or print a sign-up sheet with a QR code for the bulletin board.
- 3Friends claim a night
They see what's covered and pick an open day. No app, no account.
- A slot for every day you choose. Weeknights only? Mon, Wed, Fri? Your call.
- Food notes up front. Likes, dislikes, and what to avoid — no medical details needed.
- The address stays private. Only people who sign up to help can see it.
- Gentle reminders. Helpers can get a nudge two days ahead and the morning of, with the drop-off time.
More ways to help
Each one comes with a schedule or sign-up list you can change.
Hard seasons
Questions people ask first
Do helpers need an app or an account?
No. They tap the link, type their name, and pick an answer or something to bring. If they want reminders, they can add an email. That's optional.
Who sees the family's address?
Only people who sign up to help, unless you choose to show it to everyone with the link. Helpers see first names by default, and nobody needs to share medical details.
How long can a meal train run?
Up to 120 days at a time. Pick which weekdays get a slot, and add or remove dates later.
Can people sign up for rides or groceries instead?
Yes. Add rides, grocery runs, errands, or childcare next to the meals, or start from a ride or grocery schedule instead.
What do I need?
You just need an email address. Your guests need nothing at all.
Is it really free?
Yes. There's nothing to buy, there are no ads, and nobody's information is for sale. BroThrow runs on one small server and costs very little to keep going.
Someone's going to bring the soup.
Let them know it's needed.
Free. Helpers never sign up.