Prepare a Meal

share the comfort of a home-cooked meal

The families we serve look forward to a home-cooked meal after a long day at the hospital. Whether you prepare a fresh dinner, help stock our freezers, or sponsor a meal, you generosity provides comfort, nourishment, and one less thing for families to worry about.

We offer several opportunities to support our meal program, making it easy for business, families, churches, community organizations, and individuals to participate.

Prepare a Meal: Gather your group to prepare a meal for families at the Ronald McDonald House in Iowa City or the Ronald McDonald Family Room at UnityPoint Health – St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids.

Stock the Freezers with Love: Volunteers groups prepare freezer-friendly entrees, sides, baked goods, or desserts in our commercial kitchen. These support our team in providing families a warm, homemade dinner on evenings when a volunteer group isn’t scheduled, ensuring they always have something nourishing and comforting to enjoy.

Sponsor a Meal: Would you like to provide a meal for our families but aren’t able to volunteer in person? Consider sponsoring a meal for our families. With a donation of $250, our staff will take care of the planning, shopping, preparation, and service. Your gift ensures families can enjoy a warm, nourishing meal during a challenging time.

Interested in providing a meal for our families? Click the button below to sign up to serve a meal at one of our locations.

Before You Sign Up:

Chose the location that’s right for your group. We offer opportunities at the Ronald McDonald House in Iowa City and the Ronald McDonald Family Room at UnityPoint Health – St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids.
Group size is limited to 8 volunteers or fewer.
Volunteers must be at least 16 years old.
All food must be prepared on-site in our commercial kitchens. Home-prepared food cannot be served due to food safety regulations.
Unless requested by our staff, your menu does not need to accommodate specific dietary restrictions.
Everything you need to know: Once you sign up, you’ll receive detailed information about arrival times, guest counts, kitchen equipment, parking, and what to bring to ensure volunteer experience goes smoothly.
Please email your menu to kitchen@rmhc-eiwi.org prior to your scheduled date.

Parking & Arrival

Parking instructions vary depending on the location where your group is volunteering. Detailed parking information is included at time of sign up and again in a confirmation email.

Questions?

Ronald McDonald House of Iowa City

kitchen@rmhc-eiwi.org or 319-500-7642 ext. 109

Ronald McDonald Family Room at St. Luke’s

crfamilyroom@rmhc-eiwi.org or 319-500-7642 option 9