Global Community Impact Movement Inspires Volunteerism and Pay It Forward Acts; Marks 2nd Anniversary with Survey Results Proving the Network Effect of Kindness KIHEI, HAWAII (April 20, 2022) – Viral grassroots community impact movement turned nonprofit Lasagna Love...
Meet Maksim, a hero in Ukraine
A few weeks ago I wrote about the power of food, and the role Lasagna Love plays in delivering comfort during times of chaos. I highlighted some true heroes working on the ground in and around Ukraine, delivering food to refugees, soldiers, and those still in Ukraine...
Comfort during times of chaos: delivering the power of food to Ukrainian families
There’s power in food. Any Lasagna Love volunteer can tell you that, but I think most humans know this intrinsically. A simple, home-cooked meal can provide someone kindness, comfort, and a feeling of connectedness during a difficult time. Most often, our volunteers...
Lasagna Love Proves how Kindness and Shared Purpose can Combat Polarization
A couple of weeks ago I learned about a report from the Harwood Institute for Public Innovation released by its founder, Richard Harwood. It’s called “Civic Virus: Why Polarization is a Misdiagnosis.” Within the report Harwood diagnoses America with a new malady, not...
Celebrating last year’s achievements and setting big goals for 2022
Am I the only one who feels like 2021 flew by?! It seems like just yesterday I was driving around delivering my first batch of lasagnas, trying to stay helpful by feeding a few families. Now here we are, our first full year as a nonprofit in the books. In this...
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Lasagna Chefs in Phoenix explain their relationship with Lasagna Love. They have a tremendous impact on the Valley. Read More.
From then to now: Lasagna Love is officially one year old
I still remember my first deliveries.
Green lasagna roll ups (Happy St Patrick’s Day!☘️)
With it now being the middle of March, and Saint Patrick’s Day fast approaching, a lot of people’s thoughts are turning to springtime and fresh Spring dishes. What better way to celebrate Saint Patrick’s Day in Lasagna Love style than with a green lasagna? This twist...
Fractional volunteer leadership: a new model for nonprofits?
“How did you grow so fast?!” It’s a question I’m hearing over and over again, and it’s a good one. Being a part of Lasagna Love has been kind of like being on a rocket ship, but you’re building a lot of the components while also being launched at warp speed into the...
Meet our writers: Megan Gotimer
When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, I did not expect it to last a year; I certainly didn’t expect to move for the second time within a year just as everything in the country started to shut down, and I did not expect to be standing in my kitchen at 6 am making homemade...
Meet our writers: Jenn
My introduction to Lasagna Love probably occurred much the same way as for many of you: I watched a news story about local families who were making lasagna for their neighbors in need and I was instantly fascinated. I could not believe the idea was so simple: not...
Why it’s exceptionally hard to ask for help, and how we can empower change
Asking for help can be hard. But when I started making and delivering lasagnas back at the beginning of the pandemic, I didn’t realize just how hard. I remember being shocked by messages from moms who saw my posts but said they were embarrassed to be reaching out. In...
Meet our writers: Julianne
Hey Everyone! My name is Julianne and I’m going to be one of the regular contributors here to the Lasagna Love Blog. Some quick facts about me: I live in New Hampshire with my husband, Chris, and our 6-year-old cat, Freya. My top loves are my family and friends, food,...
It’s unbelievably easy to be kind (happy National Random Acts of Kindness Day!)
Pause. Close your eyes and think about the last time someone did something kind for you. Really think about it… What was it? How did it make you feel? What did it make you want to do in return? Was the kindness something big, or something small? Kindness can actually...
How we can extinguish fear and bring back random acts of kindness
I remember very early on in Lasagna Love – when we had no website, and I was still taking requests by Facebook messenger – a woman messaged me right after her delivery. She said: “I’ve never experienced something more amazing in my life”. And while that was meant to...
Pittsburg Post-Gazette
“Lasagna Love means you make a pan of pasta and make someone feel loved.” – Gretchen McKay
Lasagna Love Extends Reach with Valentine’s Day Weekend Deliveries
Grassroots movement of kindness expresses love and appreciation to front line workers, veterans and the homeless
Macaroni Kid
Spread the Love with a Homemade Meal ~ Lasagna Love Delivers for Free!
Learn to Make World-Class Lasagna with Famed Chicago Chef Michael Kornick
Virtual “Cook-and-Deliver” Event Extends Lasagna Love Mission on National Day of Service; Nationwide Volunteer Movement Feeds Families In Need
Hartford Courant
Lasagna Love has an army of Connecticut volunteers delivering free lasagnas to people struggling during coronavirus pandemic