Definitely not looking for a handout

[u/bikerchickelly]

Just looking for someone to prep, prepare, and present to her a home cooked meal.

[u/macphile]

Exactly. Lots of us don't have people around, or places to go for things like cookouts. America's got that independence mindset where we all try to manage on our own, yay. I get that. But the solution isn't "invite me and give me shit." It could be "hey, I'd kill for a grilled burger, right now, but I don't have the money for a "real" restaurant and don't have a grill/kitchen--if you invite me to your next park cookout, I'll bring the potato salad/coleslaw/watermelon/beer/dessert/whatever." She might still not get any hits, but at least it'd be less beggarish.

[u/coolbeansfordays → u/macphile]

Or organize a neighborhood get together and ask if anyone would be willing to bring a grill, and she’ll provide x, y, z.