This is something I had previously posted about on the food board when I had less information inquiring about cooking for someone in need because of declining health. One of my friends mentioned doing a meal train which was a new phrase to me. For those not familiar it's when a group of friends cooks for people and families in need. One our friends set up an account on a meal train website that helps people get information on how to help people in need. I plan on cooking some meals and my friends do as well. There is also a way to leave donations (either direct cash) or gift cards to some restaurants or food delivery services.

A synopsis of the situation is described in the donation link.

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Nicole is a dear friend of ours that has been diagnosed with carcinoma of the lungs in December. I personally haven’t known her for all that long, but with her kind sweet heart she is very lovable! She has welcomed me with open arms since moving here a year and a half ago. She is the kind of person that you can call in the middle of the night if you need someone. She quickly has become a very close friend and now she needs us. She has been traveling to San Antonio and now has to go to MD Anderson in Houston frequently for treatments and possibly will have to stay for extended bouts of time in the future. She has been holding strong since December but would really benefit from any help she can get. It is her son’s Senior Year and it is hard for her to talk on the phone to even think about scheduling his senior pictures. Kristin and Nicole’s Mom are going to make it happen, but we all know that isn’t cheap. Any amount helps and if you are the praying kind please send them her way as well!! Thank you in advance! For food: please sign up for a date and Kristin and I will contact you with address and so forth. If you need help with getting it to her let Kristin or I know that as well. Donations: if you prefer to Venmo or Cashapp then please let Kristin or I know as well! Thanks again in advance!!

I know some of you don't like me here but I can tell you this is a genuinely great person that doesn't ask for anything from anyone and was working 2 jobs to make sure her kids could have a better life. Needless to say she has been unable to continue working with all that is described above.

If you wish to contribute anything at all the link is here

Meal train link for Nicole

Nicole and most of our friends aren't very active on social media so we haven't had much success at this point. So far only myself (I'm the anonymous one) and one other have made any donations. If you can make a donation or even just share this on something like Facebook I would greatly appreciate it and you would be helping a good family facing a very difficult situation. As I understand it's stage 4 right now and she is fighting for her life.

BTW she is a non smoker for those that are wondering if she did this to herself.

TIA for anyone who can help. And on the off chance that any of you live in the Corpus Christi area I know there are plenty of great cooks among us. Please note the nothing spicy note.

I have faith in tiger nation as I've seen you all be very generous before.