MealPatch

MealPatch is a mobile + web app that helps single parents reduce weeknight chaos by swapping batch-cooked, kid-friendly meals with vetted nearby parents. You list what you can cook (e.g., turkey chili, pasta bake), portion sizes, allergens, and pickup windows; others request swaps or buy at cost. The app handles simple scheduling, food labels, and a “repeat reliable” list so you can stick to people you trust. It also includes a lightweight pantry-based meal planner and a rotating “3 dinners for under $25” plan designed for time-poor households. This is not a gig marketplace with drivers—pickup is parent-to-parent to keep costs low. The hard truth: it only works if you build trust and density neighborhood by neighborhood, so the MVP should focus on a few cities and school zones rather than trying to be national on day one.