Gratitude in Every Bite: Making a Positive Impact with Meals That Heal

 

As part of our ongoing commitment to give back to the community, we were thrilled to support families in need once again through our Meals That Heal program this Thanksgiving season. Since its inception in 2015, this initiative has allowed us to provide nutrient-rich, AIP-compliant Thanksgiving bundles to families facing financial difficulties and dietary restrictions. As an AIP meal delivery service, we stand by the principle of creating meals using sustainably and ethically sourced ingredients, emphasizing the positive effects of high-quality food on autoimmune diseases and gut health.

This year, we accepted nominations from November 1 to November 8 and selected three deserving families for our Thanksgiving meal donations. We donated nutrient-dense, paleo, and AIP-compliant Thanksgiving bundles, with the total value of the donations amounting to $1,000. Each bundle, crafted to serve four people, featured a variety of wholesome items such as Pasture Raised, Antibiotic/Hormone-Free Sliced Turkey, Sweet & Savory Pork and Biscuit Stuffings, Sweet Potato Casseroles, Mashed Potatoes, Turkey Gravies, Pumpkin Pies, Pumpkin Spice Crumb Cakes, and Golden Apple Crumble Bars.

The joy and gratitude expressed by the recipient families were overwhelming. One of the recipients shared, "I appreciate the free Thanksgiving meal from the Meals That Heal initiative. It's a dream come true to feed my family a healthy meal that's safe for my autoimmune condition and my son's peanut allergy. This unexpected donation has eased our stress and financial worries this holiday. Thank you so much!"

As a company, we believe in the healing potential of wholesome, sustainably sourced food. Our founder and CEO, Dave Rohde, who has autoimmune conditions, emphasized this mission by saying, "What you eat significantly impacts your life. I know firsthand the importance of having convenient, nutrient-dense meals. We believe in the healing power of real food, and our mission is to share this knowledge and provide high-quality, fully prepared meals to people across our country. We're committed to helping those in need. That's at the core of our mission."

This initiative, and the gratitude of the families we've reached, has only strengthened our resolve to continue our efforts, spreading the healing power of real food and making a positive impact wherever we can. You can read the full story here.