Season our kitchen with love.
The Love Served Daily meal program at Ronald McDonald House Charities of Kentuckiana is a great opportunity to make a difference in the lives of families staying at our House. We have a number of volunteer options that you can be a part of and help bring joy and comfort to the 56 families that stay with us.
To ensure the safety and well-being of all our guests and staff, guests 18 years of age or older are required to sign in via our Lobby Guard system by scanning their ID or entering their name and date of birth. The Lobby Guard system will run a public sex offender check on all visitors. Individuals who appear on the national sex offender registry will be denied entrance to our House.
Meals from the Heart
There are two unique ways to participate in our Meals from the Heart program. Our chef-led experience with Chef James allows you to cook a meal in our commercial kitchen with a professional chef, with the added bonus of helping families in need. The best part — Chef James will shop and prepare the menu for you and your group. If you prefer to take charge of the planning and shopping, our legacy option allows you to cook your meal from scratch in our commercial kitchen on select days of the week.
The Details
- Great for groups, team building, and families, up to 8 people
- Minimum Volunteer Age: 10 years old
- Our Chef-led option is offered Sunday-Thursday, 4:00-7:30 pm
- Our legacy option is offered Friday & Saturday, 4:00-7:30 pm, and Saturday & Sunday, 8-11:30 am
- The time commitment is 3.5 hours
Lunches of Love
Lunches of Love is a great way for families to enjoy delicious and nutritious meals on the move! Having an easy meal is the perfect way to keep our families energized throughout their days at the hospital.
The Details
- Great for groups and families, up to 8 people
- Minimum Volunteer Age: 6 years old
- Lunches are prepared on-site in our commercial kitchen
- Offered Monday, 10 am-12 pm; Thursday & Saturday, 12:30-2:30 pm
- The time commitment is 1-2 hours
Baking
Help our House smell like home by baking up something wonderful in our kitchen! Volunteer groups are asked to bring all their own ingredients and decorations. All food must be in its original package.
The Details
- Great for groups and families, up to 8 people
- Minimum Volunteer Age: 10 years old
- Baked goods are prepared on-site in our commercial kitchen
- Offered Tuesday-Thursday, 10 am-12 pm; Sunday, 12:30-2:30 pm
- The time commitment is 2-3 hours
Casseroles
Help stock our freezers with family-sized casseroles that families can grab when they check out and head home. These casseroles provide a much-needed convenience for families as they return home from the hospital.
The Details
- Great for groups or families, up to 12 people
- Minimum Volunteer Age: 10 years old
- Casseroles are prepared on-site in our commercial kitchen
- Offered Fridays 12:30-2:30 pm
- The time commitment is 2-3 hours
Other Ways You Can Support RMHCK’s Meal Program
Fund a Meal
A simple meal can provide significant comfort for families after an exhausting day at the hospital. Your gift today supports our meal program, giving families the strength they need to be there for their children while they receive care at local hospitals.
Stock Our Pantry
You can make an extraordinary difference with ordinary, everyday kitchen and pantry items to keep our House running and help families feel at home. Help stock our pantries by shopping the wish list below.
Items can be dropped off at 550 S. First Street daily, 9 am – 7 pm.Â
Kitchen Needs (Bulk Sizes Encouraged)
- Salad Dressings
- Canned Vegetables, #10 can
- Cereal
- Pasta
- Rice
Pantry Needs
- Protein Bars
- Canned Soup
- Cereal
- Cake and Brownie Mix
- Single Serve Non-Perishable, Microwaveable Meals
Food Packaging & Utensils (Eco-Friendly Options Encouraged)
- 8oz, Pint, & Quart Deli-Style Disposable Food Storage Containers with Lids
- 9×9 & 4.5×4.5 To Go Boxes
- Ziplock Bags, sandwich and snack size
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With your support, Love Served Daily can continue nourishing families, building resilience, and offering hope during their darkest hours. We invite you to donate today. Your contribution
to Love Served Daily ensures that every family at RMHCK has the strength and comfort they need to face their challenges.
$1,000 – $4,999: You will feed 100+ people for one day
- Recognition on the Love Served Daily webpage
- Opportunity to participate in one Meals from the Heart Chef-Led Experience
$5,000 – $9,999: You will feed 72+ people for one week
- Recognition on Love Served Daily collateral
- Recognition on the Love Served Daily webpage
- Opportunity to participate in up to two Meals from the Heart Chef-led Experiences
$10,000+: You will feed 33+ people for one month
- Recognition in the main kitchen area
- Recognition on Love Served Daily collateral
- Recognition on the Love Served Daily webpage
- Opportunity to participate in up to four Meals from the Heart Chef-led Experiences
Frequently Asked Questions
All of these options sound great! I need help deciding. Who should I contact?
Need help deciding which volunteer activity to do? Contact Activities and Culinary Programs Coordinator Grace Hargreaves at Grace@rmhck.org or 502.371.1446.
We have a large group, what are our options?
At this time, we are only able to accommodate groups of 15 or less. Looking for opportunities for larger groups? Check out our check out our Volunteer at Home opportunities.
Can I volunteer on a quarterly basis?
At what age are children allowed to volunteer?
Will I be volunteering with other people?
Is parking available?
Can I do court ordered community service?
Unfortunately, we cannot accept community restitution or court-ordered volunteers.
