RMHCSC Meals That Mend Program Overview
The mission of our Meals that Mend program is to serve our guest families a variety of healthy meals in the community of others. Thank you for your interest in helping our families by providing them a dinner or a Sunday brunch meal.
We are located at 4223 Royal Pine Drive/COS 80920
We are currently averaging dinner for 40 people every night and 20 for Sunday brunch! A more accurate estimated headcount will be provided to you about seven (7) days prior to your meal date with a final headcount provided two (2) to three (3) days prior.
FAQs
How many volunteers can come to prepare brunch or dinner? Out of consideration to maintain a calm environment for our families, you are limited to EIGHT (8) Individuals PER DAY (you are NOT able to switch between prepping and serving)
What time can we come in to prepare dinner? You may arrive as early as 1:30pm
What time can we come in to prepare brunch? You may arrive as early as 9am
At what time is dinner served? Dinner must be ready to serve at 6pm and is served until 8pm
At what time is Sunday brunch served? Brunch must be ready to serve at 10:30am and is served until 12pm
What is the minimum age to come to prepare dinner or Sunday Brunch? TEN (10)
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Dinner Requirements:
- Dinners must include a protein, vegetable, and a starch
- Salad, drinks, and dessert are Optional (please note: salad is not considered a vegetable)
- Do not duplicate types of meals within 7 days of your desired date (ex: Mexican, Italian, etc.)
- Menus are approved on a first come, first served basis
- All meal expenses are your responsibility
- We cannot accept any homemade foods or opened ingredients that come from home
- In order to support our breastfeeding moms, please avoid spicy dishes. Spicy ingredients may be served on the side.
- NO Alcohol may be used for cooking nor for consumption
- NO Fish and NO Shell Fish, please
Brunch Requirements:
- Meals must include a protein, starch, and fruit (bonus if you can also incorporate veggies!)
- Menus are approved on a first come, first served basis
- All meal expenses are your responsibility
- We cannot accept any homemade foods or opened ingredients that come from home
- In order to support our breastfeeding moms, please avoid spicy dishes. Spicy ingredients may be served on the side.
- NO Alcohol may be used for cooking nor for consumption
- NO Fish and NO Shell Fish
- Brunch providers are asked to stay to serve brunch (10:30a-12p) and to clean up / put away leftovers afterwards.
Kitchen Requirements:
- Groups are limited to 8 participants; minimum age to volunteer is 10 years old
- You must wash your hands and wear disposable gloves (provided) during meal prep and serving
- Sharp knives, wooden utensils, pots/pans, and bakeware must be washed by hand
- Children under the age of 18 must be supervised at all times by an adult
Our program is looking for recurring meal providers that can provide a meal or Sunday brunch on a monthly or quarterly basis. Please let me know if you or your group is interested in providing a recurring meal.
Please complete the form below if you would like to sign up to provide a meal for our families. I will reply to you within 2 business days with the selected menu and date.
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Thank you for supporting our Meals That Mend Program and our guest families. Lourdes