re: Death of a Close Friend

Cooking a meal, like a gumbo, and just dropping it off seems to be common place. If there are kids maybe some sweets or something.

Also buying the kids fast food or even pizza (assuming the family is good with it) also seems to be something that distracts kids even if just for a few minutes.

Make it a point to be in and out when dropping it off, don't make it an option. Kind of say, "Hey, was going to handle dinner for y'all tonight. Just want to know if there is anyone who can't eat something."

If they say dinner is handled for that day be sure to say remind them that tomorrow night will be taken care of.