Dear Berks County Community,

You may have spotted one of our cheerful yard signs in a neighbor’s yard, at a local business, church, school, or friend’s home? That was the signal—a Family Meal PopUp was on the way! Launched in 2020 amid the challenges of COVID, the Family Meal PopUp project was born to support our beloved local restaurants.

We created an easy online platform where families could order delicious meals for “drive-through” pickup in a quick 15-minute window at convenient locations. Like a dine-and-donate, a generous percentage of every order went directly back to the host organization. It was fast, fun, and truly tasty!

Families loved the break from cooking while backing locally owned eateries with hassle-free curbside service—right in their neighborhoods, schools, sports fields, churches, or offices.

What started as a lifeline grew into a beloved tradition, running successfully for five incredible years. We even launched MealPopUp.com, a dedicated calendar showcasing upcoming events. Though the site closed on December 31, 2025, marking the end of this chapter, the impact endures.

We’re immensely proud to have raised over $50,000 for local organizations while helping restaurants weather the storm of shutdowns. It was a true win-win-win: supporting businesses, feeding families, and funding meaningful causes. None of this would have been possible without YOU—our extraordinary community of supporters, hosts, restaurants, and families. Your enthusiasm, participation, and generosity turned a simple idea into a five-year success story.

From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for making it all happen. As we pause the public program in 2026, we encourage everyone to rally around in-person dine-and-donates—gathering for meals and laughter strengthens the bonds that make Berks so special.