Lasagna, celebrated as one of America's most treasured comfort foods, has experienced a revolutionary rebirth since 2020. The unctuous, cheesy, and tomato-laden Italian classic, celebrated nationally each July 29 (National Lasagna Day), has become the primary vehicle through which simple acts of kindness are being delivered to neighbors in need, as well as the official holiday for global community impact movement, Lasagna Love.

Launched in early 2020 by Rhiannon Menn, a mom who baked and delivered pans of lasagnas to her neighbors, Lasagna Love inspired a viral, grassroots campaign that quickly swept the nation. Menn's approach to delivering comfort was easily replicated and served as a safe, practical way to maintain community connection.