Meals from the Heart Dinner Program

After a long and emotional day at the hospital, parents and carers rarely have the time, funds, or energy to cook a fresh and healthy dinner.

Preparing meals for our families

We invite you to step into the kitchen for a night to prepare fresh, nutritious meals for ill children and their families.

This program provides the families staying at the North Adelaide House with a delicious hot meal, two nights each week. Families find comfort in hearing laughter in the kitchen and enjoy a dinner that’s been served with a smile.

The Meals from the Heart Program is an incredible opportunity for corporate partners and community fundraising groups to step into our kitchen and make a meaningful difference for families; to make our House a home.  

What to expect

The Meals from the Heart Program is an incredible opportunity for corporate partners and community fundraising groups to step into our kitchen and make a meaningful difference for families; helping make our house feel like home.

To participate, we require groups between 6 and 10 people.

Allocated days for Meals from the Heart Program are Tuesday & Thursday.

Prior to the night:

Your group will choose a delicious and nutritious menu to cook for our families, purchase all groceries. Sample Menus below.

How your afternoon will look:

4:00pm – Arrive, sign in, House tour, induction & team photo

4:30pm – Start cooking

5:00pm – Dinner Squad Volunteers arrive to assist with the evening

6:00pm – Serve Dinner/Dessert

7:30pm – Clean up

8:00pm – Sign out & book your next Meals from the Heart

As part of this experience:

  • You will be providing, preparing and cooking for approximately 40 guests on the day
  • Touring the house and hearing firsthand how Ronald McDonald House South & Central Australia is helping families
  • Share a meal together at the end of the experience
  • Each team member will receive a certificate of recognition and a copy of any images taken on the day

A contribution of $500 to support Ronald McDonald House South & Central Australia is requested, in addition to the cost of food. An invoice will be sent within 5-7 days after booking.

If you are interested in taking part in our Meals from the Heart Dinner Program please contact Alexa Schiller at [email protected]

Ronald McDonald House Adelaide

271 Melbourne Street, North Adelaide SA 5006

Asian Delight

Menu

Teriyaki Chicken with Asian Rice Pilaf

Sweet & Sour Vegetables

Stir-Fry Hokkien Noodles

Asian Slaw

Coconut Rice Pudding with Berries

BBQ Night

Menu

BBQ Beef/Vegan Burger (Gluten Free options available)

Hot dogs

Buttered corncob

Creamy Potato salad

Garden Salad

Ice Cream with Toppings

Fresh Fruit Salad, Chocolate Mousse

Curry Night

Menu

Butter Chicken with Rice

Chickpea and Mushroom Curry

Tomato Herb Roasted Vegetables

Parmesan Roasted Potatoes

Garden Salad

Ice Cream Sundae /Vanilla Custard with Berries

Mexican Fiesta

Menu

Mexican Mince Chicken Burrito (Choices-Spice Chicken mince, rice, beans, lettuce, sour cream, Salsa, Guacamole, cheese, sauce)

Chicken Nachos (Nacho chips with your choice of Chicken, Beans, Salsa, Guacamole, cheese, Sour Cream)

Buttered Corn Cobs and Garden Salad 

Churros with Cinnamon Sugar and Dipping and Ice-cream

Ronald McDonald House South & Central Australia