Share-A-Meal Program
Provide a comforting meal for our families
The Ronald McDonald House strives to cover the daily necessities of everyday living at no cost while families navigate the journey of having a hospitalized child. Our Share a Meal and Freezer Meal programs allow us to provide families with the comforts of food that evokes feelings of happiness, safety, and control.
A major part of the feeling of home is food or having the comforts of food readily accessible. Through our Share a Meal and Freezer Meal programs, we promise dinner each night for our families at no cost.
Families tell us that having access to meals is one of their favorite and most impactful programs that provide support during their hospital stay. These programs help ease some of the stress that families experience by removing the effort in planning a meal, prepping, and preparing food when they only have a few hours to themselves.
Each year, we provide dinner for 2,200 children and families who pass through our doors. Every night at 6 p.m., 365 days a year. Our families count on us, can we count on you?
How does it work?
*When dropping off dinner, please leave with a Ronald McDonald staff member to ensure your donation is taken to the families.
*If serving with a group of people, please call us ahead of time so we can make plans for multiple drop offs.
How many people should I expect to feed?
• The Ronald McDonald Family Room in Rogers Feeds 10-15 Adults
• The Ronald McDonald Family Room in Fort Smith Feeds 15-20 Adults
• The Ronald McDonald House in Fort Smith Feeds 20-25 Adults
• The Ronald McDonald House in Fayetteville Feeds 25-30 Adults
What amenities are available?
Our programs are equipped with either full kitchens or kitchenettes, with various appliances and utensils at your disposal.
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• Double oven
• Stovetop
• Pots and pans
• Microwave
• Slow cooker
• Dinnerware and flatware
• Spatulas, spoons, etc.
• Cookie sheets
• Select glass cookware
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• Microwave
• Small toaster oven
• Hot plates (2)
• Slow cooker
• Dinnerware and flatware
• Spatulas, spoons, etc.
• Select glass cookware
• Select pots and pans
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• Oven (4)
• Stovetop (2)
• Grills (2)
• Slow cookers
• Dinnerware and flatware
• Spatulas, spoons, etc.
• Select glass cookware
• Pots and pans
What should I bring?
MEAL IDEAS:
• Taco Night
• Baked Potato Bar
• Chicken Alfredo
• Bar-B-Que
• Cookout Classics (Burgers, Hotdogs, etc)
• Southern Comfort Food (Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans, etc)
• Casseroles (Chicken Noodle, Cheesy Broccoli Rice, Chicken Cordon Bleu, etc)
• Soups and Sandwiches
Don’t cook? Cater in!
Our pantries generally have a surplus of the following:
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• Canned Veggies
• Instant Potatoes
• Salad Dressing (Ranch, Italian, Blue Cheese)
• Sour Cream
• Flavored Rice Sides
• Taco Seasoning, Garlic Powder/Salt, Seasoning Salts
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• Canned Veggies (call ahead)
• Salad Dressing
• Flavored Rice Sides
If your Share-A-Meal uses any of these items, please check with us before purchasing more! You are welcome to use our pantry items, and encouraged to bring other Wish List items in their place.
Our families also enjoy special drink options like teas or juices, and we are always in need of disposable, microwavable (no styrofoam) dinnerware for enjoying those late-night leftovers!
