Aaron Meals

03/13/2026

We appreciate the FCSO, especially Sophia who spent time with us one Monday. Thank you for the community spotlight!

03/11/2026

Who wants to play a round of golf, and support Aaron Meals while doing so?
Let’s get a little friendly bidding going on this Free Round of Golf at St James Bay Golf & Pickleball Resort, valued at $95: generously donated by one of the winners of Tuesday Trivia at the Crooked River Grill (thanks Bruce DeLuca).

This very informal auction will end on Saturday, March 14, at 5:00 pm EST. To bid, make sure you’re on the Aaron Meals page, and just enter your donation amount in the comments. You don’t have to be local, we can mail it to ya!

01/19/2026

We would like to thank The Martin Luther King, Jr. Advisor Board for Honoring Aaron Meals with the 2026 Community Service Award. Without our volunteers, donors and culinary partners, it would not be possible to continue to address the food insecurity many of us face everyday. It is our prayer that someday, Aaron Meals, and food ministries such as ours will no longer be needed. But until that day, your continued support is greatly needed and appreciated. If you would like to volunteer or donate to Aaron Meals, or if you would like to speak to someone about assistance, visit www.aaronmeals.com or reach out to Kim Council, Mangia Restaurant 850-323-2584

11/14/2025

Hi , We got a message from a former meal recipient we'd like to share with you.
Loreal is a wonderful person who we delivered meals to for a couple years during some pretty hard times in her life. She's now moved to a new city, is sober, working and has one of her kids back in her custody. She did the work, but we were able to help her get started.

Loreal recently sent us an note that I'm simply going to share with you. She presents what we are trying to do better than anything I can say. Your support makes this possible and we greatly appreciate it.

“When I was down on my luck. No money. No work. Struggling to just get thru each day,, Aaron Meals was there for me. This incredible organization brought home cooked meals to me right to my front door just when I needed them the most! The food was always good, filling, and made with care, but what truly meant the most to me were the people behind it. Every Monday night they showed up with warm smiles and smiling faces. With kind hearts each one of the volunteers took the time to stop and talk and encourage me. They didnt just feed my body they fed my soul. Even if i wasnt home when they delivered they took the time to bag the meals up and have them sealed and find a safe and secure place to put it from animals until I could return home to retrieve it. On those times they missed me, they would make it point to call later to make sure I found and got our food. They would even make sure they would take the time to ask about my week and how we were all doing. Every visit felt personal, just like family! What stood out the most is how genuinely happy they always seemed to be to see me! The consistency, compassion, and kindness they showed reminded me that I wasnt alone, even in my hardest moments. I am truly grateful and blessed to have these folks cross my path during such a crucial time in my life and their difference definitely stamped my heart of something I can reminisce and make me smile. Aaron Meals didnt just deliver food ...they delivered hope.love. and human connection when I needed it the most and were truly angels I believe sent from Our Lord above❤️🩷💛🧡

Loreal Daniels”

10/13/2025

Thank you to all who participated, planned, volunteered, danced and had a good time. A special thanks to all the talented artists who brought joyful noise into our community. Y’all literally ROCK!
Our hearts are overflowing with gratitude 🙏🏼
God is so so good!

Thank you! 👏Thank you! 👏 As Porch Fest weekend is winding down, we would like to thank ALL OF YOU for making this year's Porch Fest Weekend such an incredible community success. Musicians, music fans, porch owners, sponsors, donors, volunteers, food vendors, our poster designer Dave Daly, our emcees, Apalach music venues & area businesses, citizens of Apalachicola, and the City of Apalachicola -- we are humbled by your support and your contributions. Most of all, we would like to thank our designated charity, AARON MEALS, and fest partners George & Connie Wilkerson and Kim Council for bringing high energy and lots of love to our event. YOU ROCK!

Your Porch Fest Apalach 2025 Committee, aka the "Party Planners"
Marti Hoffman
Mick Barlament
Liz Perkins
Heidi Nippe
Cameron Baxley
George Wilkerson
Connie Wilkerson
Kim Council

10/11/2025

10/08/2025

There are some really great auction items here.....don't miss out! You can help us reach out to those in our communities by bidding! It's a win-win!!!!

Don't forget to bid early and often in the PORCH FEST APALACH 2025 ONLINE AUCTION. Some amazing items, including a set of framed fest posters from the last six years. Bidding ends at 9 PM on Thursday, October 9. Don't miss out!

10/08/2025

We can feel the excitement building! Don't miss out on the fun! Come support us and have an amazing time! And of course, be safe out there.

10/05/2025

Let’s get this party started! Feel free to share this!

The PORCH FEST APALACH 2025 ONLINE AUCTION is now up and running and we have some fabulous offerings that will raise money for our designated charity, Aaron Meals. Amazing bargains! Bid by commenting and make sure you choose “all comments” to guarantee that your bid is current. Airplane rides, cottages & condos, baskets, services, merch, a guitar... We have it all!