Adopt-A-Meal

“Food is symbolic of love when words are inadequate.” – Alan D. Wolfelt

The Adopt-A-Meal program gives volunteer groups the opportunity to cook and prepare meals for families staying at our Ronald McDonald House in Salt Lake City or our Ronald McDonald Family Rooms at Intermountain Primary Children’s Hospitals while their children receive urgent medical care.

935 E. South Temple
Salt Lake City, Utah

Volunteer groups of up to 10 people plan the menu, purchase food, prep the meal, and serve it directly to families. Groups are asked to provide food for 60 individuals at dinner and for 40 individuals at lunch.

LUNCH
Served at 1:00 PM

Purchase and prepare food for one main dish (with a few vegetarian meals), one to two sides, and individual drinks. Food for 40 people. Provide paper products, plasticware, and napkins. Dessert is optional.

DINNER
Served at 6:00 PM

Purchase and prepare food for one main dish (with a few vegetarian meals), one to two sides, and individual drinks. Food for 60 people. Provide paper products, plasticware, and napkins. Dessert is optional.

In order to keep this process safe for you, our guest families, and staff, we set the following guidelines:

  • Volunteers be symptom free from COVID-19 and other communicable diseases.
  • Groups must be no larger than 10 individuals. 
  • All food must be store-bought, catered, or prepared in our on-site kitchen. Food prepared at home cannot be served.

If you and your group meet these requirements and are interested in preparing a meal onsite, or if you have questions, please email us: volunteer@rmhslc.org.

Intermountain Primary Children’s Hospital
100 Mario Capecchi Drive
Salt Lake City, Utah
Level 3

Volunteer groups of 8 to 10 people plan the menu, purchase food, prep the meal, and serve it directly to families. Groups are asked to provide food for 80 individuals.

LUNCH
Served at 1:00 PM
Purchase and prepare food for one main dish (with a few vegetarian meals), one to two sides, and individual drinks. Provide paper products, plasticware, and napkins. Dessert is optional.

DINNER
Served at 6:00 PM
Purchase and prepare food for one main dish (with a few vegetarian meals), one to two sides, and individual drinks. Provide paper products, plasticware, and napkins. Dessert is optional.

In order to keep this process safe for you, our guest families, and staff, we set the following guidelines:

  • Volunteers be symptom free from COVID-19 and other communicable diseases.
  • Groups must be no larger than 8 individuals.
  • All food must be store-bought, catered, or prepared in our on-site kitchen. Food prepared at home cannot be served.

If you and your group meet these requirements and are interested in preparing a meal onsite, or if you have questions, please email us: volunteer@rmhslc.org.

Intermountain Primary Children’s Hospital
Miller Family Campus
2250 N. Miller Campus Drive, Lehi, Utah
Level 3

Volunteer groups of up to 8 people plan the menu, purchase food, prep the meal, and serve it directly to families. Groups are asked to provide food for 25 individuals.

LUNCH
Served at 1:00 PM
Purchase and prepare food for one main dish (with a few vegetarian meals), one to two sides, and individual drinks. Provide paper products, plasticware, and napkins. Dessert is optional.

DINNER
Served at 6:00 PM
Purchase and prepare food for one main dish (with a few vegetarian meals), one to two sides, and individual drinks. Provide paper products, plasticware, and napkins. Dessert is optional.

In order to keep this process safe for you, our guest families, and staff, we set the following guidelines:

  • Volunteers be symptom free from COVID-19 and other communicable diseases.
  • Groups must be no larger than 8 individuals.
  • All food must be store-bought, catered, or prepared in our on-site kitchen. Food prepared at home cannot be served.

If you and your group meet these requirements and are interested in preparing a meal onsite, or if you have questions, please email Ashley Parks, ashleyparks@rmhslc.org.

“Food brings people together on many different levels. It’s nourishment of the soul and body. It’s truly love.”

Make a Difference for Families & Children

Parents don’t know when their children will need medical help. But they should know they can always access the care they need. And with your help, we can support them all throughout their journey.