In a Pinch Program

The in a pinch (IAP) program is designed to assist club members during a family emergency or other major life event such as the birth of a child, bed rest due to pregnancy, illness or surgery for oneself or a family member.

IAP volunteers most often provide evening meals, but other assistance, such as running errands or grocery shopping, can be arranged. When possible, meals are coordinated through members of the playgroup(s) that the mom-in-need belongs to, but additional volunteers are always needed!  Please contact the in a pinch coordinator if you would like to volunteer.

For the Mom Who Finds Herself In a Pinch

  • If you are expecting or know someone who is expecting (or experiencing another major life event), please contact the in a pinch coordinator with the expected due date or date of need and the name of your playgroup coordinator, if applicable.
  • When you have your baby, call or email the IAP coordinator to let her know when you would like to begin receiving meals.
  • You will receive a confirmation email with the names of the volunteers who will be making your meals and the dates you can expect them to arrive.  Prior to or on their designated day, each volunteer will contact you directly to confirm a specific time to bring your meal.
  • If there are additional family members staying with you to help out after the delivery, you can postpone your meals for as long as you like. 
     

Tips for the In a Pinch Volunteer

  • Contact the mom in advance to arrange a specific delivery time.
  • Make more than enough; it's nice to have leftovers!
  • Deliver meals in containers that don't need to be returned such as Ziploc containers and aluminum pans. If you do use dishes that you need back, make arrangements to pick them up yourself within a week so that the new mom doesn't have to store them or make an effort to return them to you.
  • Remember, your meal doesn’t have to be fancy!  Whatever you make or pick up will be appreciated since it allowed the family to not have to worry about “What’s for dinner?”

Contact us
If you have questions or comments, please contact the in a pinch coordinator.

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