Sickness shrinks people’s world. A warm container on the porch reminds them that the world is still showing up for them.
Drop Soup at a Sick Friend's Door
A quart of soup, a sleeve of crackers, a note. Leave on the porch. Text once it's there.
What you'll need
- Quart of soup (homemade or store-bought)
- Sleeve of saltines
- A small bottle of ginger ale or sparkling water
- A short note
What to say
Text: "Soup on your porch. Don't come out. Hope you feel better. No need to reply."
Pitfalls
- Don't ring the bell.
- Don't ask what kind they want — just bring something gentle.
- Don't stay to chat. They're sick.
I was sick and you visited me. — Matthew 25:36
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