Meals From the Heart

Come cook breakfast, lunch, or dinner for families when they need it most. Every plate is full of more than just food, but comfort, compassion, and connection.

More Than a Meal

 

273 days

of meals provided, giving families one less thing to worry about as they stay close to their child.

76,224 meals

served with care, creating moments for families to rest, reconnect, and stay strong during treatment.

Over 6,962 Grab & Go

snacks prepared, helping families stay fuelled and focused at the hospital.

Chef-led cooking session for families at Ronald McDonald House BC's Meals from the Heart program
Professional chef preparing meals with volunteers at Ronald McDonald House BC
Chef and volunteers cooking together for families staying at Ronald McDonald House BC and Yukon

Chef-Led Program

After a long day at the hospital, the last thing a family wants to think about is what’s for their next meal. That’s where your team comes in.

Through Meals From the Heart, corporate and community groups step into our kitchen alongside Chef Gabe to prepare and serve a warm, nutritious meal for the families staying with us. Chef Gabe takes care of the menu and ingredients, all you bring is your colleagues, clients, friends, or family. Your experience begins with a warm welcome and a guided tour before heading into the kitchen together.

It’s a hands-on, memorable experience that’s as meaningful for your group as it is for the families you’re supporting.

Breakfast

Mondays

7am – 10am

Volunteers

10 – 12

Lunches

Wednesdays

10am – 1pm

Volunteers

4 – 6

Dinners

Tuesdays & Thursdays

3pm – 7:30pm

Volunteers

10 – 12

Volunteers cooking a meal for families at Ronald McDonald House BC through the Meals from the Heart program
Group of volunteers preparing food in the Ronald McDonald House BC kitchen
Volunteer team serving a meal to families at Ronald McDonald House BC

Volunteer-Led Program

Our Volunteer-Led Program brings Meals From the Heart beyond Vancouver, giving smaller groups in Surrey, Kamloops, and Prince George the opportunity to step into their local Family Room and make a real difference close to home. With shorter time commitments and groups of just four to six people, it’s an accessible and meaningful way to get involved.

Your experience begins with a warm welcome and a guided tour of our Family Room. From there, you’ll head into the kitchen to prepare comforting, home-style dishes like lasagna, chili, cookies, and banana bread for families to help themselves to throughout the day, and we supply all the ingredients.

It’s a chance to show up for families right in your own community.

Baking

Thursdays & Fridays

10am – 12pm or
11am – 1pm

Lunches

Thursdays & Fridays

10am – 12pm or
11am – 1pm

Dinners

Thursdays & Fridays

10am – 12pm or
11am – 1pm

A family enjoying a Meals from the Heart dinner at Ronald McDonald House BC
Not having to think about a meal when your days are long and tough has been a life saver. Then there is the fact that it is made at no cost to you - incredible! You can sit down and eat with your child or family and have some semblance of normalcy. We look forward to spending meal times together!
Gingras-Kucherean Family, Whitehorse, YT
730 nights | 8 stays

Frequently Asked Questions

Partners Who Help Families Stay

Their support helps keep families at the heart of their child’s care and in their child’s fight.

Provide a Meal for Families Who Stay

Step into our kitchen and leave an impact that’s felt long after the last bite.

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