As food insecurity continues to grow, many of the young people in our Housing Programs need additional support accessing nutritious, beginner-friendly, ready-to-cook meals. This new opportunity invites you to join a community effort that helps ensure they have everything needed to prepare a comforting meal as they build their independence.
Make-A-Meal Kit is perfect for businesses, community groups, faith organizations, schools, clubs, families, and more. By coming together, we can make a meaningful difference for young people navigating food insecurity while giving them the opportunity to enjoy a home-cooked meal.
WHAT ARE MEAL KITS?
and their dos and don'ts
EACH MEAL KIT SHOULD:
- Include all shelf-stable ingredients needed to prepare the meal
- Be easy to make using only an oven or stovetop
- Include a printed, beginner-friendly recipe with cooking instructions
- Include any required seasonings or spices
- Include a disposable baking dish (such as an aluminum pan) whenever the recipe requires one
- Dessert or breakfast kits are also welcome! Think dinner and beyond - birthday cake kits, pancake breakfasts, and other complete meal ideas are always appreciated.
PLEASE MAKE SURE YOUR KIT:
- Contains only new, unopened, shelf-stable items
- Includes everything needed for the recipe (no additional butter, milk, eggs, seasonings, etc. required)
- Is packaged individually in a ziploc bag, aluminum pan with lid, reusable tote, or similar
- Uses a simple recipe that is easy for beginner cooks to follow
I'M INTERESTED, WHAT'S NEXT?
View our Make-A-Meal Kit Packet to see more details, ideas, and examples of meal kits our team has found. Feel free to choose one of these recipes or create your own, keeping the meal kit guidelines in mind.
Ready to Schedule? Email Emily with your name and organization info, the number of meal kits you plan to donate, your preferred drop-off timeframe (M-F, 9:30-4:30), and whether you’d like the instructions for one of the recipes in the packet.
I WANT TO HELP, BUT CAN'T COMMIT RIGHT NOW?
No problem! You can still support the program by purchasing ingredients and shelf-stable items from our Housing Program’s Amazon Wish List. Items ship directly to Huckleberry House, and our staff will assemble meal kits for clients.
If you’d like to purchase items elsewhere and deliver to Huckleberry House, please email Emily to schedule a drop-off time at our Admin Offices.
make-a-meal kit
faqs
Anyone! Make-a-Meal Kits are perfect for businesses, schools, faith communities, clubs, families, and other community groups, but individuals are welcome to donate too.
Yes. While most of our clients don't have dietary restrictions, we appreciate having vegetarian, gluten-free, and allergy-friendly options available for those who do.
No! Every meal kit makes a difference. If your group would like to provide one meal for every resident in our Housing Programs, we recommend donating 90 meal kits.
Absolutely! We encourage creativity as long as meals follow the meal kit guidelines, including using only shelf-stable ingredients.
Most meal kits cost approximately $7–15 to assemble, depending on the recipe. Shopping at bulk stores or discount retailers, such as Aldi, can help keep costs down.
Yes! Complete breakfast kits, dessert kits (like birthday cake kits), and other meal ideas are welcome. Just be sure the kit feels complete and includes everything needed to prepare the meal.
Yes! Many organizations host Make-a-Meal Kit events as team-building or service projects. If you'd like to assemble kits at Huckleberry House or have a staff member speak to your group beforehand, let us know when you reach out.
Email Emily before your drive with your organization’s name, estimated number of meal kits, and preferred drop-off timeframe (M-F between 9-4:30pm) so we can coordinate your donation.
No problem! You can still support the program by purchasing ingredients from our Amazon Wish List. Items ship directly to Huckleberry House, and our staff will assemble meal kits for clients.
Yes! Collecting meal kit ingredients is a great way to support this program. We recommend focusing on shelf-stable items that can be used to assemble complete meal kits. Use the meal kit ideas above for inspiration. Please coordinate your collection drive with Emily so we can plan for volunteers to help assemble kits, if needed.
Absolutely! We'd love for you to tag Huckleberry House on social media!