In times of grief, it can be hard for a family to manage everyday tasks, especially something as essential as preparing meals. The loss of a child or student is a devastating experience, and in a close-knit community like ours, we all feel the pain.

Kelsey and I are starting this meal train for The Darby's because it’s one small way we can ease their burden. Providing regular meals allows them to focus on grieving, healing, and spending time with each other, rather than worrying about cooking. It’s also an opportunity for us, as friends and neighbors, to come together and show our love and support during this unimaginable time.

Our community is built on caring for one another, and right now, this family needs us more than ever. Whether it’s a hot dinner, a comforting message, or just something to help them get through the day, offering a meal whether cooked or a gift card for those days they just want something quick, we can make a meaningful difference. We have also included an array of different gift card choices for whatever may be needed that they may be in need of. 

Thank you for joining me in supporting The Darby's as they navigate this heartbreaking journey. Let’s show them they are not alone.

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The digital Visa gift card is another convenient option for supporting someone when they need it most. It allows the recipient to select their own essentials or gifts from a wide range of merchants. The card will be emailed to your recipient’s inbox and is for online or by phone use only. It’s a thoughtful way to show your support and let them know you’re there for them.
Why we love this gift: 
With ever-changing needs, this gift allows your loved one to purchase whatever they need, whenever they need it. The digital Visa gift card is a fast, easy way to put funds in your recipient’s hands. This gift card is all about giving them that flexibility and peace of mind.

Looking for a memorable gift that adapts to any situation?
The physical Visa gift card combines the practicality of a Visa credit card—usable both in-store and online—and the thoughtfulness of a greeting card. For just $5.95 and the cost of your chosen shipping method, we will print your custom Give InKind Visa gift card and personalized greeting card, and send directly to your loved one. The versatility and personal touch of this gift makes it no surprise this is our most gifted card.
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<li>Personalization: Add a heartfelt message to both the gift card itself and the greeting card. Pick your favorite among the many available greeting card designs to give your gift a personal touch. And for those urgent moments, you can always choose to have your gift shipped overnight.</li>
<li>Show you care: It’s the perfect way of letting a recipient know you are thinking of them, no matter how far away they may be. Whether it’s sending love after the birth of a new baby, some healthy vibes with a Get Well card, or even a simple ‘Thinking of You’ your gift can truly make a difference for a friend going through some intense times.</li>
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The Give InKind Custom Visa card is the perfect way to show your support during challenging times, or anytime you want to show you care. Whether you're sending love after the birth of a new baby, or sending good vibes during a difficult period, the Give InKind Custom Visa card is the perfect way to show your support.
This card is available with an optional greeting card, so you can add a personal touch to your gesture. And for those urgent moments, you can always choose to have your card shipped overnight.
The Give InKind Custom Visa card is more than just a card. It's a way to make a difference in the lives of those you love, and give them the support they need. Show your support today with the Give InKind Custom Visa card.
Additional charges will apply at checkout depending on delivery preferences. There are no additional charges for any digital cards sent via email.

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The family-friendly restaurant is famous for hand-cut steaks, made-from-scratch sides, fresh-baked bread, and a lively atmosphere.
Based in Louisville, Kentucky, Texas Roadhouse opened its doors in 1993 and has more than 611 locations in 49 states and ten countries.
Newsweek recognized Texas Roadhouse as one of America's Best Customer Service restaurants in the Casual Dining category in 2019.
Why We Love This Gift: We love this gift because there is something very satisfying - and delicious, too - about a big and juicy steak. What's not to love?
What To Express In Your Card: Enjoy a night out - you deserve it. Let's chat soon?

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The family-friendly restaurant is famous for hand-cut steaks, made-from-scratch sides, fresh-baked bread, and a lively atmosphere.

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CareCard by Give InKind is the personalized, versatile gift card that turns money into true support.
When a loved one is experiencing a life event--expected or not--our first instinct is to ask "How can I help?". Sometimes it can be the most impossible question to answer. 
When you send someone a CareCard, the recipient can turn it into a gift card of their choice* that will help support them in their unique situation. From food, to shopping, to home care gift cards, and more, the CareCard by Give InKind personalizes support on a whole new level.  
Which gift cards can your CareCard by Give InKind become?
The CareCard holder can choose from 200+ gift cards:
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Who can receive a CareCard?
Anyone who is the Recipient of an InKind Page can receive a CareCard! Send a virtual CareCard directly to their inbox and let someone know you're thinking about them today.
*CareCard recipients select from a list of over 200 gift cards.

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A Reward Link is simply the easiest way to give the gift of choice. You&#8217;ll find dozens of premium gift cards, and with digital delivery you will receive the reward value instantly. You are a few simple clicks away from choosing the gift card you really want.

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The Krispy Kreme brand has several unique elements that have helped create a special bond with customers. Their doughnuts, which are made from a secret recipe that has been in the company since 1937, have a one-of-a-kind taste that generations of loyal customers have grown to love.
Why We Love This Gift: We love this gift because everyone loves donuts, pretty much any time. Whether your recipient is a pregnant mother experience cravings or a stressed-out family with children - donuts send a message to sit down, relax, and enjoy a sweet moment.
What To Express In Your Card: I wanted you to take a moment for a little rest.

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The Krispy Kreme brand has several unique elements that have helped create a special bond with customers. Their doughnuts, which are made from a secret recipe that has been in the company since 1937, have a one-of-a-kind taste that generations of loyal customers have grown to love.

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Buffalo Wild Wings&reg; is a sports bar with beer and wings and a crazy amount of TVs showing all the games - along with rowdy fans and all the sauces for all the wings!
So bring your friends, your outside voice, and cheer on your favorite team to victory at any of their 1,200+ locations nationwide.
Why We Love This Gift: Buffalo Wild Wings is an excellent gift for any recipient in desperate need of a break - to take their mind off of things, enjoy some delicious wings, and share a meal with friends and family.
What To Express In Your Card: I know how stressful things have been lately. You deserve to have a fun night out. I love you!

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AutoZone is your number one destination for quality auto parts, trustworthy advice, and affordable car care solutions and accessories.
With free services like Fix Finder, battery testing and charging, and their Loan-A-Tool&reg; program, AutoZone has the parts and services you need to get the job done right. Their extensive coverage in-store and online brings you the parts you need fast, when and where you need them.
Why We Love This Gift: This is the perfect gift for anyone with a car, really. We love this gift because it provides options for absolutely anything car-related.
What To Express In Your Card: I want to help with whatever expenses you need right now. I am here for you.

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AutoZone is your number one destination for quality auto parts, trustworthy advice, and affordable car care solutions and accessories.

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With your favorite restaurants at your fingertips, DoorDash satisfies your cravings and connects you with possibilities -- more time and energy for yourself and those you love.
Why We Love This Gift: In every situation, food is necessary. Let your recipient select exactly what they want to eat - and have it delivered. Win and Win.
What To Express in Your Card: I am thinking of you and I want you to eat something that appeals to you. You choose. xo

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Instead of flowers, consider sending your grieving loved one meaningful support that lasts all year long.
Grief Coach will deliver grief support via SMS, personalized based on age, cause of death, and relationship. Best of all, if your grieving loved one has friends and family who want to help, they can receive tips and reminders too.
Go to <a href="https://grief.coach/giveinkind/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">grief.coach</a> and use the code giveinkind to get $10 off a gift subscription. Because grief is hard, but it's a little easier when we have people by our side.
Why We Love This Gift: We love this gift because it's for grieving people and amazing friends and family who want to support them. Plus, it lasts all year long - which matters a lot.
What To Say In Your Card: I'm going to stay by your side this year, through all of your ups &amp; downs. This subscription will help me to understand some of what you're going through so that I can give you the support you need. You can receive messages too, if you like, just let me know.

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Give the gift of entertainment. The ultimate go to for just about anyone.
Why We Love This Gift: We love this gift because it forces people off of their couches and out of their houses. This is a great date night for parents who never see anything but Pixar in a movie theater. Challenge them to see one Oscar-nominated movie so that they aren't totally out of it at the Oscar party. Or, recognize that escapism is an important element of grieving or care-taking. Have them take a break. They can escape into a movie of their choosing which can often help them to clear their heads.
What To Express In Your Card: I know you have a lot on your mind right now. I hoped that you would enjoy a movie. I wanted to provide what little escapism I am able - I'd love to join you if you'll have me. Sending you lots of love.
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This is the perfect gift for any family or any loved one with medical needs. Send help to those you love to provide care in the form of a CVS e-gift card.
Why We Love This Gift: We love this gift because everyone has medical needs from time to time. Often, medical insurance with high deductibles eats into the ability of a family to cover unanticipated medical expenses. An e-gift card ensures that those you love get that which they need to heal - with adequate respect for their privacy. Perfect. This is very useful in any medical crisis in very specific ways. Supplements useful in various treatments are expensive and not covered. This is applicable to surgical patients, cancer patients, pediatric patients, and more. Medical equipment can be ordered - such as canes or walkers and your recipient can pay using their gift card.
What To Express in Your Card: What else do you need me to do? At the ready. xo

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This e-gift card allows access to all Walmart products. Useful for anyone anywhere.
Why We Love This Gift: We love this gift because it offers access to things like pharmacies when a family you love is in need. Many aspects of surgical care are not covered by insurance - these expenses can add up. This is especially true when a family is on a fixed income. Items like canes, walkers, surgical gauze, and more - can all be underwritten in this way. (Bonus: It respects, as well, the privacy and dignity of the person you love). Supplements that are doctor recommended (always check) can also be covered in this manner. Walmart also just has everything so for someone who has lost their job it enables them to get what they need without spelling it all out. People are proud.
What To Express in Your Card: You'd do exactly the same. xo

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Give the gift of doing with a Home Depot Gift Card. They are ideal for any occasion.
For those who have lost homes because of natural disasters or an elderly person you love in need of a home renovation (a ramp), a Home Depot Gift Card says a great deal. You can use it to budget project expenses and easily track your purchases online.
Why We Love This Gift: Houses are always in need of a little repair. This is an excellent gift for returning servicemen and women as home repairs can be necessary and/or therapeutic to varying degrees. For people trying to extend the independent living of their aging loved one, little things around the house make a difference. Things like rails near the toilet, a ramp, and similar house renovations can make a big difference. People recovering from stroke often need bathrooms and stairs to be retrofitted to help them in their long-term recovery or rehabilitation. For a family with a newly-mobile toddler, installing a gate or bolting a bookshelf to the wall are both helpful beyond measure. The possibilities are endless.
What To Express in Your Card: How can I be most helpful?

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Butcher Box's goal is to make 100% grass-fed beef more accessible than ever before - featuring 100% grass-fed, grass-finished beef; heritage-breed pork; free-range, organic chicken; and wild Alaskan salmon gift box options.
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<li>Butcher Box Mixed Box - 100% Grass-fed, Grass-finished Beef, Free Range Organic Chicken and Heritage Breed Pork.</li>
<li>Wild Alaskan Salmon - Their wild sockeye salmon is sustainably harvested from the pristine waters of Bristol Bay, Alaska. Each box includes 10 lbs of salmon--that's about 26 individually packaged skin-on filets. Dig in!</li>
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Why We Love This Gift: We love this gift because we love sustainable practices in meat production. Shopping can be a little more expensive, but this is money well spent. It is a real gift to those who want to know the source of their food.
What To Express In Your Card:  Please eat well and know that I am thinking of you constantly. When can you talk?

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Amazon gift cards never expire and they carry no fees. Redeemable towards millions of items at Amazon.com and also certain affiliated websites. Deliverable electronically and instantly.
Why We Love This Gift: We love this gift because it's appropriate for any situation. Let your recipient choose just what they need, when they need it... with ease, convenience, and endless options.
What To Express In Your Card: I'm sending you my love.

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<a href="https://instacart.oloiyb.net/c/1246143/413183/7412" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Instacart</a> is a grocery delivery service that delivers in as little as an hour. They connect you with Personal Shoppers in your area who pick up and deliver your groceries from your favorite local stores.
Why We Love This Gift: Shopping for groceries is a chore under the best of circumstances. For families facing a new lift event or crisis, it is very often incredibly stressful. The gift of a cupboard full of basic necessities is tremendous. It is a wonderful way to remind those you love that you have not forgotten the day-to-day challenges they face. You are telling them in no uncertain terms that they are not alone.
What to Express in Your Card: I was thinking about the things you have to get done every day. I hope you'll let me help a little by giving me a chance to buy you some groceries - and have them delivered to you. Just one lest task for you to worry about. I send you my love.

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Petco is a leading pet specialty retailer carrying more than 10,000 different pet-related products. With more than 1,100 stores in all 50 states, Petco provides the products, services (grooming, boarding), and advice that make it easier for customers to be great pet parents.
Why We Love This Gift: Pets can be so expensive. But so too are they adored. Help a loved one in a pinch by providing necessary food or other pet-related items. This includes grooming and boarding services in many areas - a major help to those in need.
What To Express In Your Card: I know how you have relied on [name of pet] over the course of the last few years. What an ally. I hope this helps to pay for some of the stuff I know you like that sweetie to have. Thinking of you.

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Use at any Lowe's location or redeem online. It's the perfect gift for any occasion.
Why We Love This Gift: This is a gift that is useful in so many situations. When a new household is being established (as a result of home loss, divorce, or a recent move) a Lowe's Gift Card enables the recipient to choose the necessary items of their choice. It reminds the user that new beginnings are transitions and that they are less alone than they feel. For loved ones in the path of hurricanes/floods and wildfires in 2017, this gift card enables people to start rebuilding.
What To Express In Your Card: I know that there has been a lot of transition in your life. If you need help choosing or installing something, I can help. When is good for you?

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Domino's gift cards can be redeemed for pizza, sandwiches, desserts, and much more. Try their Artisan Pizza, Stuffed Cheesy Bread, Oven Baked Sandwiches, Parmesan Bread Bites, or Chocolate Lava Crunch Cakes. With the Domino's Pizza gift card, you can dine in the restaurant or order home-delivered pizza online. Treat someone to a Domino's gift card today.
Why We Love This Gift: We love this gift because everyone loves sharing their favorite slice of pizza with someone they love. For example, those who have lost a loved one may sometimes permit themselves a little comfort and companionship. In such a circumstance, a meal shared is a true and lasting kindness. If the deceased was a breadwinner, the bereaved may be watching the wallet. Enable this person you love to grab a meal - wherever s/he is.
What To Express in Your Card: Please have something to eat.

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Great food comes first. Every day, more than 11 million guests visit Burger King restaurants around the world, and they do so because their restaurants are known for serving high-quality, great-tasting, fairly priced food.
The original Home of the Whopper, Burger King's commitment to premium ingredients, signature recipes, and family-friendly dining experiences have defined their brand for more than 50 successful years. Give the gift that's always in good taste.
Why We Love This Gift: We love this gift because it allows the ability to focus tight on care for a family impacted by a medical crisis. Or, is helpful for a family that has temporarily been forced to evacuate after the loss of their home. Whatever the reason, gifts like this offset the price of feeding oneself or the whole family.
What To Express in Your Card: Please stop for a minute and eat something.

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One of America's favorite restaurants. IHOP features high-quality food and friendly service. IHOP restaurants are best known for their award-winning pancakes, omelets, and other scrumptious breakfast specialties.  They also offer a wide variety of lunch and dinner options.
Why We Love This Gift: We love this gift because pancakes are delicious. Breakfast diners like IHOP provide a leisurely break for a tired family to sit down together and simply enjoy one another's company.
What To Express in Your Card: Everyone loves pancakes. I am thinking of you.

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Join your neighbors at Applebee's for delicious food, friendly service, and a hometown atmosphere that cannot be beat. From American classics like Applebee's House Sirloin to signature dishes like their Fiesta Lime Chicken, Applebee's is the go-to place for great food and good times.
Why We Love This Gift: Applebee's is suitable for any occasion. Situations in which a meal is a good choice include military spouses coping with a deployed spouse. Buy them a meal to let them know you are thinking of them. Or, those who have lost a loved one may sometimes permit themselves a little comfort and companionship. In such a circumstance, a meal shared is a true and lasting kindness. If the deceased was a breadwinner, the bereaved may be watching the wallet. Enable this person you love to grab a meal - wherever s/he is.
What To Express in Your Card: I am thinking of you.

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Since 1971, Starbucks Coffee Company has been committed to ethically sourcing and roasting the highest quality arabica coffee in the world. Today, with stores around the globe, the company is the premier roaster and retailer of specialty coffee in the world.
Why We Love This Gift: Because it is coffee. We love this gift for that reason, but also because coffee (and tea) can facilitate conversation. People stop and talk over coffee and tea. Barista-made cups of coffee or steaming cups of hot tea are among life's "little" indulgences - the kind of thing that lifts people up. They are also among the first things people slash from tight budgets. Help them put it back. This gift is suitable for anyone to whom you want to express concern, consideration, or love. Also, here is a hot tip: teenagers love Starbucks. It is a great gift for a teenager.
What to Express in Your Card: I was just thinking about you as you grapple with recent events. I hope you will take a break and enjoy a cup of coffee - I know you are a latte fan. Maybe we can even meet for a cup? I'd love to know how you are doing and what I can do to be helpful. I send you lots of love.

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Since 1971, Starbucks Coffee Company has been committed to ethically sourcing and roasting the highest quality arabica coffee in the world. Today, with stores around the globe, the company is the premier roaster and retailer of specialty coffee in the world.

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Setting up a food train is one of the best ways to help support someone you love. Here are some tips on how to give groceries as a gift.

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How to Talk to a Grieving Parent

You said the wrong thing. Reach out again and say the right thing. Visit Give InKind for ideas and concrete ways to lend assistance to those in need.

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Consider what you want to convey in your gift of flowers. Here are some considerations in making a selection. Visit Give InKind for information, articles, and a new way to schedule food and support to those in times of need.

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