Getting Started with Community Meals
Community Meals is a free CareNestHQ tool that gives families one private page to organize meal support, invite volunteers with one link, and track which days still need help.
Key takeaways
- Community Meals replaces group texts and spreadsheets with one private meal page.
- Creating a page usually takes a few minutes; drafts save as you go.
- Volunteers do not need an account to claim a meal.
- You can edit campaign details after publishing from the organizer dashboard.
Frequently asked questions
What is Community Meals?
Community Meals is a free CareNestHQ tool that gives families one private place to organize a meal schedule. You create a page, choose dates when meals would help, add delivery details and optional preferences, then share one link so friends and family can claim individual days.
Who is Community Meals for?
It's for family organizers coordinating meal support for someone recovering from surgery, returning home from the hospital, undergoing treatment, welcoming a new baby, managing long-term caregiving, or any life event where meal help would reduce stress.
How long does it take to create a page?
Most organizers finish in about three to five minutes. The create flow guides you step by step through recipient details, meal dates, delivery, preferences, and publish.
Is Community Meals free?
Yes. You can create and share a Community Meals page at no cost.
Do volunteers need an account?
No. Volunteers open your shared link and claim a meal without creating a CareNestHQ account.
How do I invite people?
After you publish, copy your unique link and share it by text, email, flyer, QR code, or social posts from the sharing center and social promotion studio.
Can I edit my page later?
Yes. Use the organizer dashboard (via the magic link emailed to you) to update details, meals, sharing, and settings after publishing.
Still stuck?
Most questions are answered in the guides above. If something is still unclear, these are the fastest routes to an answer.
Contact support We typically respond within 1–2 business days.