Meals from the Heart

Keeping families close

After a long and emotional day at the hospital, parents and carers rarely have the time, funds, or energy to cook a fresh and healthy dinner.

We invite you to step into the kitchen for a night to prepare fresh, nutritious meals for seriously ill children and their families.

This program provides the families staying at the South Brisbane House or Herston House with a delicious hot meal, three nights each week. Families find comfort in hearing laughter in the kitchen and enjoy a dinner that’s been served with a smile.

The Meals from the Heart Program is an incredible opportunity for corporate partners and community fundraising groups to step into our kitchen and make a meaningful difference for families; to make our House a home.  

What to expect

The Meals from the Heart Program is an incredible opportunity for corporate partners and community fundraising groups to step into our kitchen and make a meaningful difference for families; helping make our house feel like home.

Our Meals from the Heart Program works across our Herston and South Brisbane Houses. To participate, we require groups between 6 and 10 people.

Below are the allocated days for Meals from the Heart Program: 

South Brisbane House – Tuesday 

Herston House – Wednesday

How your afternoon will look:

2:00pm – Arrive, sign in, House tour & induction

2:30pm – Start cooking

5:00pm – Serve Dinner/Dessert

6:00pm – Clean up

7:00pm – Book your next Make a Meal, team photo & sign out!

As part of this experience:

•         You will be providing, preparing and cooking for approximately 130 guests on the day

•         Touring the house and hearing firsthand how RMHC SEQ is helping families

•         Share a meal together at the end of the experience

•         Each team member will receive a certificate of recognition at the end of the night and a copy of any images taken on the day

Book your Meals from the Heart session

Sample Menus

To view our sample menus, click here

Asian Delight

Menu

Teriyaki Chicken with Asian Rice Pilaf

Sweet & Sour Vegetables

Stir-Fry Hokkien Noodles

Asian Slaw

Coconut Rice Pudding with Berries

BBQ Night

Menu

BBQ Beef/Vegan Burger (Gluten Free options available)

Hot dogs

Buttered corncob

Creamy Potato salad

Garden Salad

Ice Cream with Toppings

Fresh Fruit Salad, Chocolate Mousse

Curry Night

Menu

Butter Chicken with Rice

Chickpea and Mushroom Curry

Tomato Herb Roasted Vegetables

Parmesan Roasted Potatoes

Garden Salad

Ice Cream Sundae /Vanilla Custard with Berries

European Dinner

Menu

Chicken Cacciatore (Italian Style) with Pasta- Gluten Free option available

Herb Roasted vegetable pasta (Vegetarian)

Buttered Vegetables

Italian Salad

Fresh Fruit platter with Ice Cream

Mini Vanilla Cream Filled Profiteroles

Mexican Fiesta

Menu

Mexican Mince Chicken Burrito (Choices-Spice Chicken mince, rice, beans, lettuce, sour cream, Salsa, Guacamole, cheese, sauce)

Chicken Nachos (Nacho chips with your choice of Chicken, Beans, Salsa, Guacamole, cheese, Sour Cream)

Buttered Corn Cobs and Garden Salad 

Churros with Cinnamon Sugar and Dipping and Ice-cream

Sample Menus

To view our sample menus, click here

Asian Delight

Menu

Teriyaki Chicken with Asian Rice Pilaf

Sweet & Sour Vegetables

Stir-Fry Hokkien Noodles

Asian Slaw

Coconut Rice Pudding with Berries

BBQ Night

Menu

BBQ Beef/Vegan Burger (Gluten Free options available)

Hot dogs

Buttered corncob

Creamy Potato salad

Garden Salad

Ice Cream with Toppings

Fresh Fruit Salad, Chocolate Mousse

Curry Night

Menu

Butter Chicken with Rice

Chickpea and Mushroom Curry

Tomato Herb Roasted Vegetables

Parmesan Roasted Potatoes

Garden Salad

Ice Cream Sundae /Vanilla Custard with Berries

European Dinner

Menu

Chicken Cacciatore (Italian Style) with Pasta- Gluten Free option available

Herb Roasted vegetable pasta (Vegetarian)

Buttered Vegetables

Italian Salad

Fresh Fruit platter with Ice Cream

Mini Vanilla Cream Filled Profiteroles

Mexican Fiesta

Menu

Mexican Mince Chicken Burrito (Choices-Spice Chicken mince, rice, beans, lettuce, sour cream, Salsa, Guacamole, cheese, sauce)

Chicken Nachos (Nacho chips with your choice of Chicken, Beans, Salsa, Guacamole, cheese, Sour Cream)

Buttered Corn Cobs and Garden Salad 

Churros with Cinnamon Sugar and Dipping and Ice-cream

If you are interested in taking part of our Meals from the Heart Program, please contact Nat.

Nat Godbold
Corporate Partnerships Specialist
E: natalie.godbold@rmhc.org.au
P: 0499 290 976

Make a difference for families and children

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