Rooted in care. Powered by community.

Community Care in Action

A table where everyone belongs.

Together We Eat exists to make sure no one in our community is left to face hunger alone. We connect neighbors, local organizations, and shared skills to provide nourishing food in ways that are dignified, practical, and rooted in care. Through hot meal service, grocery and meal kit distribution, food preservation and cooking classes, and community partnerships, we help meet immediate needs while strengthening long term resilience. At its heart, this work is about more than food. It is about connection, mutual support, and building a community where everyone has a place at the table.

Why this work matters

Built From Care, Grown Through Community.

Together We Eat is a community-powered organization that brings neighbors together through nourishing meals, shared skills, and hands-on learning. From cooking classes and canning workshops to skill-sharing sessions, we provide tools and knowledge to help families build self-reliance and confidence in the kitchen. Our mission is to create a thriving ecosystem of care where food, education, and compassion flow freely, supporting every member of our community.

The Heart Behind Together We Eat

I started Together We Eat because I believe the strongest antidote to fear is love in action. When we cook for one another, share skills, or simply show up, something powerful happens; people feel seen and supported. This work is rooted in listening, collaboration, and trust, and it continues to grow through the generosity of neighbors who care about each other. Together We Eat exists to remind us that community is not something we wait for; it is something we build.

Angela Leander

Founder and Community Organizer,

Together We Eat

Nourishing Community

  • Meals Made with Care
  • Skill Sharing
  • Community Connection
  • Education for All
  • Giving Circles
  • Local Partnerships

Build Networks of Care

  • Providing nutritious, budget-friendly meal kits for families in need
  • Offering classes on cooling, canning, fermentation, foraging, local shellfish harvesting, and sustainable food practices
  • Teaching food literacy, budgeting and preservation skills to empower families
  • Bringing neighbors together to support, learn from and care for one another
  • Encouraging acts of generosity that create a circle of care and kindness

Join the Circle of Care

Together We Eat exists to feed, educate, and empower our community. From Meal Kits to cooking, gardening and food preservation classes, every effort strengthens the bonds that make our neighborhoods more resilient. Get involved today: donate, or share your skills and help us nourish hearts and homes,

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