Munchie Meals Volunteering

Friends of Kids with Cancer’s Munchie Meals program provides an entire meal for every patient in the hospital cancer treatment floor that day. Once a week, a volunteer delivers meals for lunch at one of three treatment centers. The food itself varies from sandwiches to pizza but is always a hit with patients.

It may seem small, but Munchie Meals mean a lot to families because they can count on a great free meal during a very busy day in treatment — one less thing to worry about and one more thing to look forward to.

Interested in volunteering? Read through how the program works and complete the volunteer application at the bottom of this page.

HOW IT WORKS

Commit to arranging meals for 1 hospital treatment center a week during the lunch hour, at a minimum of 1 per month.

1. Call your assigned hospital treatment center Call the treatment center one to two days in advance and ask how many patients are scheduled on your delivery day. Add 5 meals to this count for late additions.

2. Place your food order for pick-up or Delivery Place a food order for pick-up between 10:30-11:00 a.m. or delivery for 11:30 a.m. Pay for the order and get reimbursed or arrange payment with our coordinator. Ask the restaurant to include napkins, utensils, and condiments. Desserts are appreciated but not required.

3. Pick Up & Deliver or Confirm Delivery Deliver food to the treatment center or ensure delivery was made.

4. Submit Your Form Complete an expense report form to be reimbursed for any purchases you made. Include receipts within 30 days. Complete a donation form for any purchases you wish to donate. Both forms are included in  our packet. Email your form and get reimbursed by check within one to two weeks.

HELPFUL TIPS Ask for Tax Exempt Friends of Kids with Cancer is a tax exempt organization. Volunteers working on behalf of the org can use our tax-exempt letter, included in this packet. When ordering delivery, please add a tip for the delivery driver. Tip drivers 20%. HOW MUCH TO SPEND Spend about $12 per meal. Expect to spend anywhere from $50–$400 per delivery.

WHAT TO PURCHASE One full lunch meal usually includes 1 entree—sandwich, pasta, pizza, etc. 1 side—chips, pasta, soup, salad, etc. 1 dessert (optional if in budget)—cookie, brownie, etc. Include at least 1 vegetarian option. Ask for utensils & condiments included. Include plates for pizza. Add 5 meals to your patient count for late additions.

WHERE TO ORDER

Popular restaurants and items our families will love:

Amighetti’s
Special Sandwich, Turkey, Ham, Roast Beef, Veggie, House Salad, Sides of Pasta

Chick-Fil-A
Catering menu or packaged meals of chicken sandwiches, nuggets, chips and cookies

Firehouse Subs
Turkey, Ham, Roast Beef, Firehouse Salad, Potato Soup, Mac ‘n’ Cheese

Jersey Mike’s Subs
Ham, Turkey, Veggie, Roast Beef Sandwiches

Jimmy John’s
Party Boxes: Pepe, Turkey Tom, Vito, Big John, Veggie

McAlister’s Deli
McAlister’s Club, Turkey Melt, Chicken Salad Sandwich, Grilled Chicken Sandwich, Grilled Chicken Salad, Broccoli Cheddar Soup, Potato Soup

Noodles & Company
Pesto Cavatappi, Mac ‘n’ Cheese, Garlic Cream Tortellini

Pickleman’s
Turkey, Ham, and Veggie Sandwiches, Garden Chop Salad with Ranch, Café Chop Salad

Pizza Hut
Build your own personal pan pizzas: cheese, sausage, pepperoni

P’sghetti’s
Original Subs, Turkey & Swiss, Veggie Club, Turkey Club, Sides of Pasta

Sauce on the Side
Make your own calzones: cheese, sausage, pepperoni; Italian or Caesar Salads

Snarf’s Sandwiches
Classic Sandwiches, Snarf Salad or Cobb Salad

 

Sign up to be a Munchie Meals volunteer and other volunteer opportunities.

VOLUNTEER APPLICATION