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Six volunteers in Ronald McDonald House aprons hold a tray of freshly baked cookies in the House kitchen
Six volunteers in Ronald McDonald House aprons hold a tray of freshly baked cookies in the House kitchen

Group Volunteers

Volunteer groups help turn our Ronald McDonald Houses into homes—providing meals, activities, and connection for families. Each year, we serve more than 118,000 lunches and dinners, plus daily breakfast and 24/7 snacks.

Your support through financial gifts, supplies, and catered meals is essential to this program. We couldn’t do it without you, and monetary donations are still needed to ensure every family is cared for.

We’re excited to welcome your volunteer group to Ronald McDonald House Akron and Cleveland!

Six volunteers in Ronald McDonald House aprons hold a tray of freshly baked cookies in the House kitchen
Ronald McDonald House Akron

Family Meal Program: Come Cook with Us!
At Ronald McDonald House Akron, we serve a hot meal every night and freshly baked cookies every day. Groups of up to eight volunteers help prepare meals and bake cookies.

We provide recipes, equipment, and ingredients—you just bring the energy and enthusiasm.

Snack Bag Assembly
Groups of up to 12 volunteers assemble snack sacks once per month for the Akron Children’s Hospital Mahoning Valley Pediatric Emergency Department.
This opportunity is limited and fills quickly.

Submit your group application!

Questions?
Email us at groupsakr@rmhneo.org

1- Family Meal Program: Come Cook with Us!

We prepare fresh, nutritious meals and snacks for families staying at the Ronald McDonald House Cleveland and four hospital-based Family Room programs.

These meals ease a significant financial and emotional burden for families navigating long hospital stays.

Volunteer groups help prepare these meals by cooking alongside our staff. All ingredients, equipment, orientation, and support are provided.

Submit your group application!

Questions?
Email us at MealsCLE@rmhneo.org

2- House Activities & Music Therapy

  • Lead family activities such as bingo, crafts, game nights, and movie nights.
  • Groups: 2–4 volunteers, all must be 18+.
Submit your group application!

Questions?
Email us at groupscle@rmhneo.org

“Being able to quickly step away to grab lunch without a long walk, a long line, or a large bill is a blessing. Thank you so much for feeding us while we support our son through his treatment.”

— Courtney, Family Room Guest

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