The Ronald McDonald House is a “home-away-from-home” for families of critically ill or injured children receiving treatment at local hospitals. RMHC of 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 providing food from a local restaurant of your choice. 

 

     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 or place your restaurant order (general guideline is 40-60 people). 
  • Groups or individuals cooking in our kitchen should bring all the ingredients for 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 while serving the meal.
  • Bring props (i.e. If Hawaiian theme, bring flowers for tables and/or pass out leis).
  • Get kids involved with the planning and cooking of your meal.
  • Bring a 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 (donations of paper plates, napkins and paper cups are always needed and appreciated!).
  • Tin foil, plastic wrap, and storage containers are available (donations of these items are always needed).
  • Providing drinks is optional.
  • Cooks on-site and/or off-site must wash hands prior to preparing or serving food.
  • House tours may be given upon request.

THANK YOU!

 

       Menu Suggestions:

  • Pot Luck/Casserole Supper
  • Mexican, Chinese, or Italian
  • Chili
  • Turkey/Ham Dinner
  • Make-Your-Own Pizza
  • BBQ (charcoal grill provided)
  • Soup, Salad, and Sandwiches
  • Pancake/Egg Breakfast

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


How to schedule a meal:
Call RMHC at (361) 854-4073 between 9am and 9pm with the following information:

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