Encore's Meal Delivery Challenge
We are delivering meals—and We need your support.
Donors, staff and Board members are taking Encore’s mission to the streets with Encore’s Meal Delivery Challenge—delivering meals to homebound older New Yorkers and raising much-needed funds to support our critical nutrition program. For many, this is their only hot meal and only human connection all day. It’s about food, dignity, and showing up with heart for our city’s elders.
Interested In Starting Your Own Challenge?
Here’s what you need to do. Please call 1-(646) 494-1807 to learn more or to start your challenge today.
- Start your own meal delivery challenge (or pick something meaningful or fun: walking, biking, cooking, or even a creative project).
- Make it personal — your story helps inspire others to give.
- Decide how much you want to raise. Even small goals make a big impact.
- Tie your goal to real outcomes (e.g., “$1,500 provides 100 meals to older adults in need”).
- Use Encore’s platform or a trusted fundraising site.
- Include photos, a short video, and a personal message explaining why you’re supporting Encore and how SNAP disruptions are affecting older adults.
- Share your challenge on social media, email, and with your community.
- Use hashtags like #MealDeliveryChallenge #EncoreNYC #EndOlderAdultHunger.
- Tag Encore and encourage others to join or donate.
- Post updates as you progress through your challenge.
- Thank donors publicly and share how their support is making a difference.
- If your challenge involves meal delivery, coordinate with Encore to volunteer.
- Share stories and photos to show the real-world impact of your efforts.
- When you reach your goal, celebrate with your supporters!
- Reflect on what you learned and how you helped — and consider making it an annual tradition.