Life & fun · September 1, 2020
OpenMeal
Feeding Communities, Empowering Local Restaurants
OpenMeal launched on September 1, 2020 with 23 votes, #898 of 3,919 launches that month.
What it does
We are an online platform allowing those in need to order food from family-owned restaurants with money provided by generous donors. OpenMeal empowers local restaurants to continue business while helping communities affected by COVID-19.
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