r/almosthomeless

Lasagna Love is a global nonprofit, grassroots movement that pairs volunteers with neighbors in need to deliver FREE, homemade lasagnas. Founded in 2020, it aims to reduce food insecurity and spread kindness, with over 600,000 meals delivered by volunteers, no questions asked. The program supports families, individuals, and anyone needing a meal.

Key Aspects of Lasagna Love:

• Purpose: To alleviate food insecurity, provide community support, and perform small acts of kindness.
• How it Works:  Volunteers, known as "Lasagna chefs," make and deliver meals directly to recipients, often accommodating special dietary needs like vegetarianism or food allergies.
• How to Get Help: Anyone can request a meal for themselves or someone else through the Lasagna Love website  without having to justify the need.
• We don't judge:  Lasagna Love is proud to offer a meal to anyone for any reason.  One of our core values  is ZERO JUDGMENT :) because need comes in many forms.  
• How to Volunteer: People interested in cooking can sign up on the official site to be matched with a family in their local area.
• Scope: Operating in all 50 U.S. states, and expanding to countries like Australia, Canada, and the UK. 
• Once you receive your Free Lasagna, You can request another one after 30 days, just repeat the sign-up process.
• Lasagna Love Website: https://lasagnalove.org/
• Sign up for a free meal - click here and fill out form

Once you register, You will be paired up with a volunteer from your area this could take a few weeks to get a response due to high demand. A volunteer will contact you by email, phone or by text and set up a day and time to deliver your 100% FREE hot Lasagna to your home. Please make sure your home on delivery day that you agreed thanks.

I personally tried their service and always had a good response. Volunteers were very friendly, helpful, I'm disabled and they helped me set it up in the kitchen. For an individual you receive 1/2 Full pan of hot lasagna (not spicy), 4 bread sticks, 2 apple fritters (yummy) that will last one person an easy 4 days. or cut them in squares put them in freezer bags and cook them again when your in the mood for a lasagna craving. Which is addictive, lol. I was very grateful when they helped me as my fridge was literally almost empty. What a blessing this organization did for me and its volunteers as well. Garfield would definitely approve.

Due to my (18F) mom and her husband kicking me out in the near future (May 1st), my school counselor has helped me find a shelter that I will be able to stay at until I head off to college. I can't find much information about it online other than that it's in a decent area, has 12 beds, and was renovated in 2019, and my counselor said I would have my own room there. It also hosts youth activities.

I've never stayed in a shelter before, and not being able to find much information about this one is making me a little anxious.

What is it like to stay at a shelter like this? What's the proper etiquette behind everything? All advice appreciated 😭

I already called the 211 number and all the places they gave me still require 3x income requirement. I tried to google the area of the motel I am staying in and nothing comes up just 65+ communities. I left messages with resources that help families with children but haven't heard anything back yet. I am nervous about being able to afford to stay where we currently are we're supposed to checkout after the weekend. Suggestions on sites/resources to check out are appreciated

I’m currently M20 and from Michigan but next month i’m cutting off my family and moving to Chicago to start a new life. I estimate I’ll have $1.5k-$2k in my bank account by the time I leave. I’ve been looking at apartments online in the Chicago area for $800-$1k price range but all of them only accept 12 month leases and no one is accepting a month to month lease which is really frustrating. Like I need a place to live for a month or two and in those 2 months I’m planning to look for a fast food job to get hired asap. I also chose Chicago because I don’t have a car and will rely heavily on public transit to get me around. I don’t wanna accept the 12 month lease because if I don’t have a job after month 1 is over I’m basically screwed and will be kicked out and can get sued by the landlord/property manager. Any advice?

I just want to clear something up since I’ve been getting messages and comments about “help.”

I am NOT accepting help from random people online who I cannot verify. If you don’t have a real profile, no picture, and you’re trying to send me to another person I don’t know, I’m going to say no every time.

That is not me being ungrateful — that is me protecting myself.

I’ve already had someone try to offer “help” through another person who also couldn’t help me with my dog. My dog is not optional. I’m not separating from my dog for a temporary place to stay, especially not for people I don’t know.

Also, trying to shame me by saying “she could’ve had help but didn’t want it” is weird. Real help doesn’t come with pressure, guilt, or public callouts.

I will accept help that is:

- Safe

- Transparent

- Verifiable

- And respects my full situation

If that doesn’t apply, please don’t take it personally when I decline.

28F) I been going through a tuff time lately and I just broke up with my BF of 9 years and I have to pick myself up and rebuild with my cat . so my car had just blew a tire and I had just enough at the time and money to get a new tire at discount tire, but stupidly I spent my room money and I don't get paid until next Friday. if I have to sleep in my car I'll do what I must .