Meals from the Heart
What are Meals from the Heart?
The Meals from the Heart program allows individuals and small groups to provide freshly prepared meals to families at the Ronald McDonald House. Volunteers cook or deliver a meal allowing families to eat together without the stress of cooking or the expense of dining out.
This small act by volunteers removes the worry and burden of meal prep, grocery shopping, and the cost of feeding their family far from home, allowing them to focus on their child in the hospital.
Currently, volunteers prepare dinner each night for 70 people. These meals can be made in our kitchen or catered/delivered to the House.
Gather your group (of up to 10), pick a day, and fill out the form linked below. We provide dinner nightly, but if breakfast or lunch is more your speed, we’re happy to have you! Someone will be in touch to help you plan, answer all your questions, and make any accommodations you need.
If you want to talk to someone before signing up, email sue@rmhcar-nla.org or call (501) 374-1956
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!
