Making sure nourishment is part of everyone’s cancer care.
We deliver free, restaurant-prepared meals and community support—because we know it doesn’t just change a treatment day, it changes outcomes.
Cancer puts families in survival mode.
We believe they deserve more.
Too many people navigating cancer, and those who stand beside them, are living in a constant state of survival. Through chef-made meals and community connection, we ignite joy, restore hope, and bring nourishment to the forefront of cancer care.
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"I've had no appetite lately, so my nurses and I were shocked when I finished my whole Culinary Care meal!"
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"Your goodness, grace, an tenderness restored my faith in human kindness."
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"I've never received such nurturing in my entire life, not from family or friends. You gave me the strength to keep fighting."
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"I was almost in tears when I got my meal...the idea that a complete strangers cares about me living."
650,000
Will go through outpatient chemotherapy each year. Hospitals do not provide meals during these 4 - 12 hour visits.
The result? Patients and caregivers show up to treatment hungry, exhausted, and feeling alone, day after day.
Nourishment isn’t a side issue — it’s essential if we want to see better outcomes.
1 in 5 cancer deaths are linked to malnutrition
Strong community support can improve outcomes by up to 25%
How We Nourish FamiliesThrough Treatment
Free, restaurant-prepared meals delivered during treatment
We partner with outpatient cancer centers to deliver free, restaurant-prepared lunches that ignite appetites and provide a moment to escape from the reality of cancer. Our meals are made-to-order, delivered by our compassionate staff, and are accessible for as long as someone is receiving chemotherapy.
Regular check-ins from people who care
When we’re not on the road delivering meals, our team of staff and volunteers are making phone calls, sending supportive texts, celebrating birthday’s and milestones, creating chemo care kits, and offering additional resources (as needed).
An unconditional lifeline when it’s needed most
Cancer is rarely short-term. The average length in our program is one year, but some of our patients have been with us for more than 5 years. When friends and family move forward with their lives, Culinary Care remains a constant lifeline of support.
We know how to do this work. With your help, we will.
55,000+ meals delivered
75% of patients who experienced loss of appetite report we restored it.
100,000+ hours of caring phone calls
98% of our patients patients report we increased their sense of community.
You are the key ingredient.
We aim to impact 10,000 families by 2029. Every donation, big and small, can help make nourishment a reality in cancer care for thousands of families.
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Join The Line
Join a community of monthly donors who understand cancer isn’t a one-time treatment. You monthly gift fuels our growth and comes with insider access to Culinary Care staff, volunteerism, and updates.
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Corporate Partnerships
The Corporate Cook-Off is our signature experience for companies. It’s a hands-on cooking experience that delivers team-building and impact.
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Run With Us
Join our community of runners going the extra mile to make nourishment part of cancer care (literally). We have runners raising funds for our mission across the nation. Lace up and join us today!
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Sponsor A Family
On average, it costs $1,000 for us to provide an entire year of nourishment to a family. Help us reach our goal of supporting 1,000 families through treatment this year by sponsoring one, or many families!