The Meal Barrel Project

05/26/2026

05/05/2026

We are asking everyone to please repost and share our closure announcement.

Every time we have to close due to weather, there are still families who don’t see the notice and travel a long distance expecting us to be open—only to arrive and find that we’re closed.

With gas prices continuing to rise, that’s not just frustrating—it’s a real hardship.

Help us make sure no one makes an unnecessary trip.

👉 Please take a moment to share this post so it reaches as many people as possible.

We truly appreciate your help in looking out for one another and making sure our community stays informed.

03/31/2026

⚠️ WEATHER CLOSURE UPDATE ⚠️

Good morning, everyone!

Due to the potential for inclement weather and the unexpected surgery of our driver—which prevents us from receiving a truck—we will be closed this week.

Without a driver, we are unable to bring in food, and combined with possible unsafe conditions, it isn’t responsible for us to operate.

👉 We fully intend to reopen next week, weather permitting.

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We truly hate having to make this decision. We know many of you rely on us, and we never take a closure lightly—but safety has to come first.

If you need assistance, please dial 2-1-1 to find other food resources in your area.

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If you are someone who prays, we would appreciate you keeping our driver in your thoughts as he recovers.

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Thank you for your understanding and continued support. We look forward to serving you again soon.

— Penny Freeman

03/31/2026

Please stay tuned for more information

03/17/2026

Hello everyone there was a date misprint with the last post. We will be open on Wednesday, March 18th, at 6pm; weather permitting.

03/10/2026

Please call 2-1-1 if you’re experiencing a food security emergency. We apologize for the inconvenience.