Lunches of Love

Help families stay nourished on the go

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

What you’ll do

  • Prepare simple, ready-to-go lunches in our commercial kitchen
  • Package meals so they are easy for families to take with them


Planning Ahead

We will provide packaging and labels for your group. All food must be prepared on-site in our commercial kitchen.

Groups should plan to prepare at least 50 lunches.

What to make

  • Sandwiches or wraps
  • Pasta or grain-based salads
  • Pre-packaged sides such as chips or fruit
  • Water, Capri Suns, or juice boxes

Schedule Your Activity

The Details

  • Great for groups 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

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.

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Helping families starts with you.

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Thank You for Your Generosity

If you have already made a gift to Ronald McDonald House Louisville, please let us know. We would like to thank you and welcome you into the Legacy of Love Society. By letting us know, we can ensure that we fulfill your gift exactly as you intended. Please complete the form below or contact us at 502.371.1444 to let us know.

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