The Meal Barrel Project

09/14/2026

09/02/2026

Hello everyone! We will be open today, but will have very limited items available while we prepare to restock. We should be back up to full strength next week.

08/26/2026

Meal Barrel Project Service Update — Wednesday, August 26

Good morning, everyone.

This is an announcement we are truly heartbroken to have to make again.

Due to today’s weather conditions and the impact they will have on our ability to safely prepare for distribution and send our drivers out, the Meal Barrel Project will not be able to provide food distribution or deliveries today.

We know this is especially disappointing because this marks our third consecutive week of interrupted service, and we do not take that lightly. We know that families plan around us. We know there are seniors, individuals with disabilities, parents, grandparents, and others who count on the food we provide. That is exactly why we waited until the last possible opportunity before making today’s decision.

Our intention was to open. We hoped conditions would allow us enough time to safely prepare, organize our volunteers and get our drivers where they needed to go. Unfortunately, we have reached the point where proceeding today would not be responsible or safe.

We are deeply sorry.

If you are experiencing an immediate food emergency, please dial 2-1-1. They can help connect you with food assistance and other resources available closest to you, including organizations that may be operating while we are unable to serve.

To everyone who has continued to be patient with us through these difficult weeks: thank you. We understand your frustration and disappointment because we share it. This organization exists to feed people, and there is nothing easy about having to tell our community that we cannot do that today.

We will continue working toward getting back to the dependable service our families deserve.

Please stay safe today, and please know how genuinely sorry we are to those who were counting on us.

— The Meal Barrel Project

08/23/2026

08/19/2026

The truck that was suppose to pick up the food broke down on the way. I’m so very sorry; we will have to close today. Please share.

08/12/2026

Hello everyone,
We will need to close tomorrow (8/12) due to my being in an accident. I’m fine, just sore, but my absence leaves us missing both of our administrative staff members this week. So, unfortunately, we will need to close. I am so very sorry for any inconvenience this causes.

We will do our level best to resume services next week.

Love ya!

Penny Freeman

07/26/2026

Happy Birthday to one of the original hearts behind The Meal Barrel Project!

Today we celebrate my mom, who has been serving alongside us since the very beginning.

Before there were thousands of families, before the partnerships, before the volunteers, before the growth and the challenges… there were just a few people with a heart to serve and a belief that helping our neighbors mattered.

She has been there through the early days, the long nights, the hard work, the victories, and the moments when things weren’t easy. She has given her time, her energy, and her love to this mission and to the families we serve.

The Meal Barrel Project would not be the same without the people who believed in it from day one — and she is one of those people.

Mom, thank you for standing beside us, for investing in us, for serving others, and for being such an important part of this journey. We hope your birthday is filled with the same love and kindness you have poured into others for so many years.

Help us wish her a very Happy Birthday! 🎂💙

07/22/2026

Hello! Due to drivers calling in for today; we will not have deliveries.

07/22/2026

We are planning to try to be open today. We will be monitoring the weather for safety as some stations are forecasting storms, extreme heat, and flash flooding.

07/15/2026

🚨 Meal Barrel Project Closure Notice 🚨

Hello and good morning, everyone!

Unfortunately, we will be closed today.

Our dedicated driver who has been working sick for a while, became suddenly very ill this morning and has determined that he is simply too sick to work today. Because of the short notice, we have not been able to find a replacement driver, which means we are unable to pick up and transport the food needed to open.

Please keep our driver in your prayers for a speedy recovery. We also ask that you pray for his wife, who is battling a very serious illness of her own (unrelated to his).

We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your understanding, patience, and continued support. We look forward to serving everyone again as soon as possible.

Thank you, and God bless.