Meals from the Heart
What are Meals from the Heart?
Our Meals from the❤️ program invites individuals and small groups to provide freshly prepared, nightly meals to families in the Ronald McDonald House. Volunteers prepare or deliver dinners, enabling families to eat together without the stress of cooking or the expense of dining out.
When families have a hospitalized child, the last thing they need to worry about is how they will feed their family. Thanks to our generous Meals from the❤️ volunteers, time spent on grocery shopping, meal prep, and the financial burden allows them to focus on their child.
We ask volunteers to prepare dinner for 70 people. These meals can be made in our fully-equipped kitchen or catered/delivered to the House.
HOW IT WORKS:
- Choose a date from the calendar, complete the form, and gather your group.
- While dinner is the top priority, if breakfast or lunch is more your style, we’re happy to have you!
- Once you submit your date, we will contact you to answer your questions and make any necessary accommodations.
If you want to speak with someone before signing up, email sue@rmhcar-nla.org or call (501) 374-1956 and ask to speak to someone about Meals from the❤️
Thank you!
Preferred Time
Dinner should be served/delivered by 5:30pm – Accommodations for other times can be made if needed
People to Cook For
70 Adults
Special Instructions
RMH Arkansas has a large, fully stocked kitchen! We welcome you and your group to purchase food and cook at the House or have the meal catered.
- All food must be prepared onsite at the Ronald McDonald House or in a certified commercial kitchen.
- The RMH Arkansas kitchen will be available from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., and the evening meal must be completed by 5:30 p.m.
- Wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds before food preparation and frequently during your time in the House.
- Gloves will be furnished; they must be worn at all times during food prep and changed frequently to prevent cross-contamination.
- When finished, meals should be packaged in individual “to-go” containers. Food may not be served buffet style.
- All dishes and cookware must be cleaned. Wash and then sanitize all areas used for meal preparation, including drawers and door handles.
- Plasticware, cups, napkins, and “to-go” trays are provided by Ronald McDonald House.
Be sure to grab a photo while you’re here and tag us (@rmhcarnla) on and so we can share your experience!
