$10 for a Lunch?

The guidelines for an A Meal With Dignity lunch have been designed and doctor-approved to best support the digestive system and health of a person experiencing homelessness. Our meal is nutrition-packed and as sustainable as possible. While prices may vary by store, time of year, and what you already have around, it's best to budget for $10 per lunch.

The classic AMWD sandwich prioritizes the use of organic, non-processed ingredients because things like additives and synthetic pesticides are harmful to the gut microbiome and have an inflammatory effect on people with already weakened systems. Our lunches are intentional and supportive for those who are hungry and homeless, or anyone in need of a nutritious homemade meal.

Below is an estimated breakdown of what goes into the dignified, homemade, hand-delivered $10 AMWD lunch. Keep this information in mind if you decide to make your lunches on your own or donate a lunch for our monthly events!

• Paper bag, napkin, 2 compostable sandwich bags = $0.50

• 2 bottles water = $3

• Soft Fruit = $1

• Soft Cookie = $1.75 (or less if homemade)

• Brioche bun = $2

• 1/2 Avocado = $1.50

• Tomato, lettuce = $0.50

• Mint, parsley, chives = $.50

• Slice of cheese = $.50

• Extra virgin olive oil = $.25

For extra guidance, join our virtual monthly training event this Saturday, 8/20 10:30am-12:30pm PST to make a lunch with our team that you will then deliver to any neighbor you see who is experiencing homelessness.

We will be dedicating this event to Madre Liliana, our Co-Founder Gene D'Ovidio's mother, who passed on August 11, 2022. She spent her life caring for those in need and setting an example for all who knew her. 
 
Check out this short YouTube tutorial

• Gather your packaging supplies (lunch bags, napkins, sandwich bags) locally or https://amzn.to/2Wjf6aM

• Scout out the unsheltered neighbors in your community so you know where to deliver meals

• Ripen your avocados and soft fruit

• Use the AMWD Toolkit for reference: Meal-Making Toolkit

• Sign the Volunteer Liability Release Form

Please share this event with anyone who might be interested in volunteering.
 
Donations are always appreciated to keep our efforts going. 
https://amealwithdignity.org/donate

Our wish is for no one hungry and homeless. We hope you can join us! If you can't make the events but hand out your own AMWD lunches anytime, be sure to email the meal count and any photos to hello@amealwithdignity.org.

With Gratitude,
Casey Hagerman, Executive Director

The Classic AMWD Sandwich Recipe features avocado, lettuce, tomato, cheese, parsley, mint, chives, and olive oil on a soft bun.