Community Servings Surpasses $1.1 Million in Pie Sales for Ill Patients

Boston-based nonprofit Community Servings provides medically tailored, made-from-scratch meals for people with critical and chronic illnesses. The organization’s annual Pie in the Sky event generated more than $1.1 million in pie sales during its 33rd iteration, setting a new single-year record.

The campaign relies on a large network of volunteers who sell thousands of handmade apple, pecan, and pumpkin pies to the public. David Waters, CEO of Community Servings and one of the program’s creators, oversees the initiative that serves as the primary funding source for the organization’s meal delivery services. The event has grown into a major fundraising effort that attracts hundreds of buyers each year.

Long-standing participants drive much of the sales volume. Tamela Roche, founder of Team Pie It Forward, has sold more than 36,000 pies through the program since its inception. Her team has raised nearly $1.1 million for the nonprofit. Another veteran volunteer, Regan Winkler, has participated in the pie sales for more than 25 years, representing the core group of individuals who commit to helping their neighbors.

The 2026 campaign continues to build on this foundation of community support. Buyers sign up for one or multiple pies, directly funding the nutritious meals provided to patients and their families. The organization maintains its focus on providing high-quality food to those with specific dietary needs due to serious health conditions.

The program remains a central part of Community Servings’ annual fundraising strategy. The record-breaking total from last year’s cycle underscores the sustained demand for the handmade goods. The nonprofit continues to distribute funds toward the preparation and delivery of meals for its clients.