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Cooking For Families
Kitchens are the heart of any home and The Ronald McDonald House is no exception thanks to programmes like the Cooking for Families Programme that help to bring people together.
Our families look forward to a home-cooked meal after a long day at the hospital. We welcome individuals and groups who wish to prepare a dinner meal for our families every day of the week.
Your group will plan the menu, purchase the food, cook, serve the meal, and clean the kitchen afterwards.      Â
Can’t pay right now? Get in touch with us to organise alternative arrangements [email protected]
Groups who don’t pay upfront have the option to:
Donate with cash or card on the day
Fundraise between the day you book and the day you cook
Employer matching programs
Requesting an invoice
Frequently Asked Questions about our Cooking for Families Programme.
All meals are prepared at Ronald McDonald House. We have all cooking and serving needs catered for.
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There is no need to bring anything else other than food and a good attitude!
Please plan a menu and shop for all ingredients ahead of time. Please let us know your menu one week in advance so we can insure variety for our families.
Groups should arrive at 10.00 am if they are preparing lunch. Lunch should be ready for 12-1pm.Â
If possible meals should include a main course and dessert.
No, but please ask all group members to have hair pulled back while cooking. Gloves are available at the House. Please, if you or a member of your group is not feeling well do not come in to volunteer.
All volunteers must be at least 14 years old and supervised by an adult if under 18 years.
Please bring no more than 8 volunteers for both preparation & clean up.
Please plan to serve 30 people.Â
If you need to cancel please call as soon as possible!
