The Ronald McDonald House is a “home-away-from-home” for families of seriously ill children receiving treatment at local hospitals. Our House in Corpus Christi serves approximately 1,500 families each year.


Families need and look forward to a well-balanced meal after a long day at the hospital.


Our goal is to provide a meal for the families every night of the week. You can help us by cooking a meal at our House in our spacious kitchen or preparing a meal in your home and delivering it in disposable pans.


Quantities Desired

  • The number of families eating may vary depending on the particular evening your group is cooking, so please call for an approximate headcount before you go shopping (general guideline is 40-60 people).
  • Groups or individuals cooking in our kitchen should bring all the ingredients fro the meal.

We encourage you to have fun preparing your meal in our kitchen! Here are some suggestions:

  • Have a theme and dress up according to the theme to serve the meal.
  • Bring props (i.e. Hawaiian theme, bring flowers for tables and/ or pass out leis).
  • Get kids involved with the planning and cooking of your meal.
  • Bring portable radio and play themed music or dining music.

Helpful Guidelines:

  • Groups and individuals should plan on having the meal prepared 1 hour prior to serving. If you would like, you are more than welcome to serve as well as clean up afterwards.
  • Eating utensils, plates, napkins, and cups are not provided, and donations of paper plates, napkins and paper cups are always needed and appreciated!
  • Tin foil, plastic wrap and storage containers are available, but donations of these items are always needed and appreciated!
  • Providing drinks is optional but always appreciated. We always need milk! No alcohol please.
  • Cooks on-site and/or off-site must wash hands prior to preparing or serving food.
  • To drop off supplies, you may park in front loading area of the House.
  • Parking is available nearby.
  • House tours will be given upon request.

Thank you!!

 

Menu Suggestions:

  • Pot Luck/ Casserole Supper
  • Mexican, Chinese, Italian
  • Chili
  • Turkey/Ham Dinner
  • Pancake/Egg Breakfast
  • Make-Your-Own Pizza
  • BBQ (Charcoal Grill Provided)
  • Brunch
  • Soup, Salad, Sandwiches

*Please try to include some healthy alternatives in your meal planning (fruit, veggies)


How to schedule a meal


Call RMHC at (361)854-4073 between 9a.m. and 9p.m. with the following information:

  • Name or group or individual providing/cooking the meal
  • Date and time meal will be provided
  • Phone number of contact person