Love Served Daily

Help families stay nourished

The Love Served Daily meal program at Ronald McDonald House Louisville helps ensure families have access to meals throughout their stay.

When a child is in the hospital, families stay close. Love Served Daily supports them by providing meals and snacks so they can focus on their child instead of what comes next.

There are a number of ways to get involved and support the families staying at our House.

To ensure the safety and well-being of all guests and staff, visitors 18 years of age or older are required to sign in through our Lobby Guard system by scanning a valid ID or entering their name and date of birth.

The system performs a public sex offender registry check. Individuals who appear on the registry will not be permitted entry.

Meals from the Heart

The Meals from the Heart, chef-led experience gives your group the opportunity to prepare and serve a meal for families staying at Ronald McDonald House Louisville.

Working alongside our in-house chef, your group will cook in our commercial kitchen while helping ensure families stay nourished during their child’s care. The chef will plan the menu, shop for ingredients, and guide your group through the experience.

The Details

  • Great for groups, team building, and families, up to 8 people
  • Minimum volunteer age: 10 years old
  • Chef-led opportunities offered Sunday through Thursday, 4 pm to 7:30 pm
  • Plan, shop, and prepare on your own opportunities offered
  • Time commitment: 3.5 hours

If your group prefers to plan, shop, and prepare a meal on your own, click here to learn more about our Self-Guided Meal Experience.

Lunches of Love

Lunches of Love provides ready-to-go meals for families spending long days at the hospital. Having an easy meal available helps families stay nourished and focused without needing to leave their child’s side.

The Details

  • Great for groups, team building, and families, up to 8 people
  • Minimum volunteer age: 6 years old
  • Meals are prepared on-site in our commercial kitchen
  • Offered Monday, 10 am to 12 pm; Thursday and Saturday, 12:30 pm to 2:30 pm
  • Time commitment: 1 to 2 hours

JoyFULL Treats

Volunteers help prepare snacks and baked goods that are available throughout the day for families staying at the House. These items offer a quick break and something familiar during long and unpredictable days.

The Details

  • Great for individuals, groups, team building, and families, up to 8 people
  • Minimum volunteer age: 10 years old
  • Food is prepared on-site in our commercial kitchen
  • Offered Tuesday through Thursday, 10 am to 12 pm; Sunday, 12:30 pm to 2:30 pm
  • Time commitment: 1 to 3 hours. depending on your treat

Casseroles

Help stock our freezers with 8 to 12 family-sized casseroles that families can take with them when they return home from the hospital.

These meals provide comfort and convenience during a transition that can feel overwhelming.

The Details

  • Great for groups, team building, and families, up to 12 people
  • Minimum volunteer age: 10 years old
  • Casseroles are prepared on-site in our commercial kitchen
  • Offered Fridays, 12:30 pm to 2:30 pm
  • Time commitment: 2 to 3 hours


We will provide packaging and labels. Groups are asked to bring all ingredients. Store-bought items must be unopened, and all ingredients should meet food safety guidelines.

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