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Meals from the Heart

What are Meals from the Heart?

Our Meals from the Heart 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 Heart volunteers, families can focus on their child. 

These meals can be made in our fully-equipped kitchen or catered from a restaurant and delivered to the program of choice. Number of meals to provide are listed below.  

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’d like to speak with someone prior to booking your meal, contact information is listed below.  

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Ronald McDonald House Family Room Rogers

Ronald McDonald Family Room in Mercy Hospital
Rogers, AR
479-338-4911
15 people

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Ronald McDonald House in Washington Regional Medical Center
Fayetteville, AR
479-463-6760
30 people

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Ronald McDonald House Fort Smith
6929 Rogers Ave
Fort Smith, AR
479-314-8039
45 people

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Ronald McDonald House Little Rock
1501 W 10th St
Little Rock, AR
501-374-1956
70 people

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Ronald McDonald House Shreveport-Bossier
9100 Susan Dr
Shreveport, LA 71118
318-840-9100
50 people

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Special Instructions

All programs, except for the Family Room in Rogers, have a fully stocked kitchen! We welcome you and your group to purchase food and cook at your program or have the meal catered.

  • All food must be prepared onsite at the Ronald McDonald House or in a certified commercial kitchen.
  • Kitchen will be available from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., and the evening meal must be completed or dropped off 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.
  • 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 on Instagram and  Facebook so we can share your experience! 

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Other Ways to Help Out

If you can’t provide a meal, another important way to help is to ensure our kitchen is fully stocked with everything our meal groups and families need! Click the button below to see a list of kitchen supplies that are currently needed. To purchase, call Krebs Brothers Restaurant Supply Co. at (501) 687-1331, and they will deliver to the House on your behalf.

Donate Kitchen Supplies

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