Get Involved as a Group

Come together and make a lasting impact.

Keeping Families Close

Spread joy and volunteer as a group. Different group options have different requirements on group size and age.

Apply & Schedule Your Event

We’re excited to welcome your group soon! Please take a moment to complete our Group Volunteer Application so we can learn more about your interests and how you’d like to get involved.

If you have any questions, please feel free to email Volunteer Services.

Meals That Matter

Prepare and share a meal that brings comfort and care for families staying with us.

Corporate Contribution

A one-time per event contribution of $2,500 for corporate groups helps provide everything needed to support this experience. After you submit your Group Volunteer Application and schedule your visit, you’ll receive additional details on how to complete your gift or request an invoice.

Maximum Group Size: 12 |  Cooking Experience: Not Required

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Community Group Contribution

A one-time per event contribution of $500 for community groups (such as schools, religious organizations, local clubs, or groups of friends) helps provide everything needed to support this experience. After you submit your Group Volunteer Application and schedule your visit, you will receive additional details on how to complete your gift or request an invoice.

Maximum Group Size: 12 |  Cooking Experience: Not Required

Forever Family Contribution

Forever Families, former stay families, are not required to make a donation to schedule a Meals that Matter event. However, we greatly appreciate contributions toward ingredients whenever possible and kindly ask that groups consider arriving with a slightly smaller number of participants when feasible.

Maximum Group Size: 6-8 |  Cooking Experience: Not Required

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