Terrence Meck
Terrence Meck | |
|---|---|
| Born | March 4, 1978 (Age 48) |
| Education | Princeton University |
| Occupations | President and Chief Executive Officer, God's Love We Deliver |
Terrence Meck is an American nonprofit executive and the President & Chief Executive Officer of God's Love We Deliver, a New York City–based organization that prepares and delivers medically tailored meals to people living with life-altering illnesses.[1]
Career
After Meck's partner Rand Skolnick passed away following a battle with pancreatic cancer, Meck founded The Palette Fund with the proceeds from Skolnick's estate.[2] The Palette Fund, which launched in 2009, provides financial support to organizations working with LGBT youth, HIV/AIDS prevention, nutrition and patient navigation, and endeavors to expand public awareness about each of those issues.[3]
In January 2025, Meck took over as president and chief executive officer of God's Love We Deliver.[4]
Leadership and Impact
In May 2024, Meck made a $200,000 donation from the Palette Fund to the winner of Drag Race All Stars season 9 to give to the charity of their choice.[5]
In July 2025, Meck was featured on MS NOW (formerly MSNBC) talking about the $13.5 billion loss from cuts to Medicaid and ACA-related provisions.[6] Later that month, Meck discussed the loss of his partner, Rand, and the role of food as medicine with Katie Couric.[7]
Awards
Personal life
A graduate of Princeton University, Meck lives in New York City with his partner Bret.[12]
Terrence, along with his late husband Rand, purchased the Raven resort in New Hope, PA in 2004.[13]
References
- ↑ Lee, Bruce Y. "God's Love We Deliver: 40 Years Of Food For Those In Medical Need". Forbes. Retrieved 2026-05-20.
- 1 2 "The Palette Funds Terrence Meck Hes a Giver | Advocate.com". www.advocate.com. Retrieved 2026-05-20.
- ↑ Colletta, Jen (2009-12-10). "Foundation launched in honor of late New Hope businessman". Philadelphia Gay News. Retrieved 2026-05-20.
- ↑ Friess, Steve (May 14, 2026). "TIME 100 Philanthropy: Terrence Meck".
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ↑ "Legacy of Love: Why Philanthropist Terrence Meck Donated $200,000 to Drag Race Queens (Exclusive)". Peoplemag. Archived from the original on 2024-08-01. Retrieved 2026-05-20.
- ↑ MS NOW (2025-07-02). 'Devastating across the board': How Trump's Medicaid cuts will impact Americans. Retrieved 2026-05-20 – via YouTube.
- ↑ Media, Katie Couric (2025-07-31). "What Illness Taught Me About Food, Love, and Why Policy Must Protect Our Most Vulnerable". Katie Couric Media. Retrieved 2026-05-20.
- ↑ Times, Jean Albright, Windy City (2014-10-18). "True Colors hosts national summit on LGBTQ homeless issues". Windy City Times. Retrieved 2026-05-20.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - ↑ Cooper, Alex. "The 2025 Out100: Terrence Meck | Out.com". www.out.com. Retrieved 2026-05-20.
- ↑ "2025 LGBTQ+ Power Players". politicsny.com. Retrieved 2026-05-20.
- ↑ Friess, Steve (May 14, 2026). "TIME100 Philanthropy: Terrence Meck". TIME.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ↑ Clarke, Katherine (2013-09-03). "Designer Phillip Lim rents $12.5K a month West Village condo". The Real Deal. Retrieved 2026-05-20.
- ↑ admin (2006-12-15). "Queer Eye for New Hope?". Philadelphia Magazine. Retrieved 2026-05-20.