During the height of the pandemic, a simple act of kindness sparked a global movement. What started as one neighbor offering a comforting lasagna to another has grown into an organization known as Lasagna Love, which aims to bring communities together through food and compassion.
Lasagna Love’s mission is straightforward: to feed families, spread kindness, and strengthen the sense of community. Today, over 52,000 volunteers across the United States, Puerto Rico, Canada, and Australia are cooking and delivering homemade lasagnas, free of charge, to anyone in need.
The organization keeps things simple. Families can request a meal anonymously, and volunteers handle the rest, from accommodating dietary restrictions to arranging contactless deliveries. And it doesn’t have to be lasagna. Spaghetti, baked ziti or other simple meals appear to be as welcome as lasagna.
The numbers behind Lasagna Love are impressive. Since its founding, the group has delivered more than 430,000 meals, impacting over 1.8 million people. But beyond the statistics lies the deeper impact of human connection and the power of a warm meal shared when it’s needed most.
Lasagna Love encourages anyone to get involved—no culinary expertise is required. Volunteers can sign up through their website, complete a brief online training, and start getting matched with families in need. It’s an accessible way for people to give back and make a difference in their community.
There are many ways to support Lasagna Love, whether by cooking, donating, or spreading the word. The organization invites everyone to join a movement that aims to make the world a little bit kinder, one lasagna at a time. Visit lasagnalove.org to learn more and get involved!