Nourishing Meals to Help You Heal

When you’re facing cancer, eating well can be difficult — but it’s never been more essential.
Culinary Angels provides free, organic, nutrient-rich meals to individuals undergoing treatment and their caregivers in California’s Tri-Valley region — which includes the communities of Livermore, Pleasanton, Dublin, San Ramon, and Danville.

We’re here to support your healing journey with care, compassion, and community.

Why Culinary Angels

Why Culinary Angels

When you’re undergoing cancer treatment, good nutrition plays a critical role in healing. Culinary Angels provides free, organic, plant-forward meals designed to support individuals when their appetite and energy are compromised.

Eating nourishing food during treatment can help:

  • Improve strength and stamina
  • Support the immune response
  • Enhance the overall quality of life

Each meal we deliver is made with locally sourced ingredients and guided by nutrition principles that prioritize healing and well-being.

Your Privacy: We treat all recipients with dignity and respect. Culinary Angels welcomes clients regardless of age, background, or financial status. We do not share personal information with any outside parties. Your trust is important to us.

What We Provide

Culinary Angels delivers weekly meals at no cost to eligible recipients. Each delivery includes:

Entrée Choice

Vegetarian or lean-protein entrée, made with organic, local ingredients.

Seasonal Sides

Two seasonal side dishes, always fresh and nutrient-rich.

Healing Soup

A comforting, healing soup with every delivery.

Healthy Dessert

A delicious, healthy dessert to nourish and delight.

Bone Broth

Available upon request for extra nourishment.

Our meals are prepared in a commercial kitchen by trained volunteers using organic, whole ingredients. The program is led by our registered dietitian and in-house chef, and all meals are supervised by our Nutritional Empowerment Team committee. While we accommodate some food preferences, we are not an allergen-free facility and may not be able to meet complex dietary restrictions.

“The meals you brought me were not only healthy, but they made me feel seen, loved, and supported. I will never forget it.”

Culinary Angels Recipient

Request A Meal

Who is eligible?

Anyone currently receiving treatment for cancer in the Tri-Valley region — which includes the communities of Livermore, Pleasanton, Dublin, San Ramon, and Danville — is welcome to request meals. We also serve caregivers who are actively supporting a loved one through treatment.

When are meals delivered?

Home deliveries take place every Wednesday between 3:00 PM and 5:00 PM.

If you prefer to pick up your meals from our kitchen in Pleasanton, please contact our Recipient Care Coordinator in advance to make arrangements. Pickup hours are strictly from 3:00 PM to 3:30 PM on Wednesdays.

What is included?

Each weekly delivery includes one entrée (meat or vegetarian protein), two side dishes, a nourishing soup, dessert, and optional chicken bone broth.

How do I sign up?

Fill out the form below or contact us directly:
Phone: (925) 243-1211

Our Recipient Care Coordinator will contact you within 48 hours to complete the intake process and confirm your eligibility. Qualified recipients typically begin receiving meals the following week.

Dietary Needs

Please Note:
Due to the nature of our production process and facility, we are not able to accommodate any special diets, food preferences, or medically necessary dietary restrictions—including gluten, dairy, soy, nuts, eggs.


We also cannot serve individuals with severe food allergies or celiac disease, as we cannot guarantee the absence of cross-contact with allergens.

We appreciate your understanding as we work to support as many individuals as safely as possible.

Please note: We cannot serve individuals with celiac disease or those with severe food allergies, as we cannot guarantee the absence of cross-contamination in our kitchen.

Frequently Asked Questions

Culinary Angels provides meals for up to 24 weeks for individuals undergoing cancer treatment. In some cases, extensions may be considered based on need and availability.

If you need to pause service, change delivery details, or update dietary preferences, please contact our Recipient Care Coordinator at:
Email: info@culinaryangels.org
Phone: (925) 243-1211

Our trained volunteer Delivery Angels will deliver your meals to your door. An adult must be present to accept the delivery. If no one will be home, you must leave a large cooler with ice packs at the door. Meals cannot be left on the porch without a proper cooler to ensure food safety.

If you prefer to pick up your meals instead, kitchen pickup in Pleasanton can be arranged with advance notice by contacting our Recipient Care Coordinator. Pickup hours are from 3:00 PM to 3:30 PM on Wednesdays.

Each delivery includes:
  • One entrée (vegetarian or with lean protein)
  • Two side dishes
  • A healing soup
  • A healthy dessert
  • Bone broth available upon request
Meals are made with organic, locally sourced ingredients and designed to support healing and well-being.

Our meals are made in partnership with local farms and based on plant-forward, nutrient-rich recipes. We avoid refined sugars, processed foods, and artificial additives. All meals are prepared by trained volunteers in a licensed commercial kitchen.
You can learn more about our nutrition philosophy on our Nutrition & Recipes page.

We rely on community support to continue offering our services. You can help by:
  • Donating: One-time or monthly gifts help fund meals for future recipients. Donate Here
  • Fundraising: Start a personal campaign in honor of a loved one or special occasion.
  • Volunteering: Join our team of kitchen and delivery volunteers. Email volunteer@culinaryangels.org to learn more.
  • Sharing Our Story: Let friends and family know about our work and mission.
All donations are tax-deductible. Culinary Angels is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, Tax ID: 84-2906765.