A team-building dinner experience that fills hearts
After a long day at the hospital, parents and carers return to Ronald McDonald House Greater Western Sydney Westmead physically drained and emotionally spent. Planning and cooking a fresh, nourishing dinner can feel like an impossible task.
That’s where you can come in.
Through our Meals from the Heart group volunteering program, corporate and community groups step into our kitchen to help ease the pressure around mealtimes. By preparing and serving dinner, you help ensure both families staying at the House and non-resident families visiting on a Day Pass can enjoy a warm, nourishing meal.
Families tell us that hearing the sounds of laughter in the kitchen and being greeted with a smile at dinnertime brings comfort, connection, and a welcome sense of ease after a tough day.
When families are juggling hospital appointments, treatments, and long hours at their child’s bedside, mealtimes often fall to the bottom of the priority list.
You’re offering more than just nourishment by taking care of dinner; you’re easing the emotional and mental load that comes with caring for an ill or injured child.
It’s one less thing for families to worry about, and one more way they feel supported.
Who Can Participate
Corporate and community groups, clubs and teams, family and friend groups
Group Size
6 to 12 people (aged 12+)*
* We welcome young volunteers, with safety as our top priority:
Thank you for helping us keep the program safe and enjoyable for everyone.
Days and Time
Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays from 3:00 PM to 8:30 PM
Fee/Donation
$1,650 (covers ingredients, professional chef guidance, and staff support)
Menu
Choose your menu, inspired by local and international cuisines such as Italian Feast, Aussie BBQ, Mexican Fiesta, and more
Your Meals from the Heart experience will begin with a warm welcome and a guided tour of Ronald McDonald House Greater Western Sydney Westmead. After cooking together, your group will have the opportunity to share a meal with families – a chance to connect and see the impact of your generosity firsthand.
Our meal programs are only possible because of the generosity of community and corporate groups. Your involvement directly helps us provide comfort, care, and practical relief to families during one of the most challenging times in their lives.
The booking fee is a tax-deductible donation that helps us reach our goal of increasing meal services by 70%. This growth will allow us to provide at least one nutritious meal per day, not only to families staying at the House, but across the wider Westmead Health Precinct.
Simply register by selecting your preferred date via the calendar below, and we will be in touch. For more information, call (02) 9806 7111, email [email protected], or fill in the enquiry form below.
If your group has participated in the Meals from the Heart group volunteering program, we’d love to hear from you! Your feedback will help us improve our programs, enabling us to better support families. You can share your experience by leaving a Google Review or filling in the form below.
