Meal volunteers gathered around a table at Ronald McDonald House.
Meal volunteers gathered around a table at Ronald McDonald House.

Provide a Meal

A home-cooked meal can mean more than you realize.

Book a Meal Date

Select a House calendar.

Before You Arrive

What to know before your visit.

Meal Times

Serving hours.

Contact Our Team

We’re here to help you plan.

Meals of Love

After a long day at the hospital, families often return exhausted and overwhelmed. Providing a meal offers more than nourishment—it provides comfort, connection, and one less thing for families to worry about.

Whether you’re cooking with a group, sponsoring a meal, or supporting our Meals of Love program, you can help make a difficult day a little easier.

Volunteer preparing a meal in a Ronald McDonald House kitchen.

Choose a House. Plan a Meal.

Meal Train is our online scheduling calendar. Choose your location, create a free Meal Train account, and select an available date.

Washington House

3540 Washington Avenue
Evansville, Indiana
812-402-7642 x200

Average 15–20 guests per meal

Gateway House

4133 Gateway Boulevard, Suite 250
Newburgh, Indiana
812-402-7642 x100

Average 28–30 guests per meal

View available dates and sign up on Meal Train.

Before You Arrive

Plan Your Meal

Meal groups should not exceed 8–10 people max. Choose dishes your group can comfortably prepare and serve together.

Kitchen Items

Both kitchens have pots, pans, baking sheets, and utensils. Our pantries carry basic staples (flour, sugar, seasonings, dressings), but please bring all main ingredients.

Confirm Guest Count

Occupancy changes daily. Please call a day or two in advance to confirm current House guest counts.

Share Your Meal

Add your menu when signing up on Meal Train or at least one week before your meal to prevent duplicate dishes.

Meal Times

Breakfast

8 a.m.

Lunch

Noon

Dinner

6 p.m.

Our families’ medical needs dictate their schedules, so they may or may not be present when your meal is served. Rest assured, the ability to warm up a home-cooked meal provides immense comfort even if you aren’t here to see it.

A Few More Helpful Details

Will families eat with our group?

Families may be at the hospital when your meal is served, as their children’s medical needs determine their schedules. A home-cooked meal they can warm up later provides just as much comfort—even if you aren’t there to see it.

Can we use a grill?

A gas grill is available at Washington House.

Questions About Providing a Meal?

We’re happy to help you plan your group’s visit.

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