Meal Calendar

Yes! In fact we encourage it. We have a beautiful kitchen that is perfect for meal preparation. We have all the equipment needed to help you and your group prepare a wonderful meal. If you feel more comfortable at home, you are welcome to prepare the meal in your own kitchen and then bring the meal in already prepared.

Yes! We welcome our Hometown Chef’s to get creative and utilize items we have on site. Often our Chef’s utilize a combination of items in our pantry and purchase the remaining items needed to prepare a complete meal. It’s basically like being an Iron Chef…well pretty much.

We recommend preparing a meal for at least 10 to 12 individuals. We have found that this amount of food is always enough and helps us reduce waste.

Absolutely! Sharing a meal with our families is the best part about our Hometown Chef program. Often the families we serve love sharing their journey with our staff and volunteers. It reinforces the need for mission and the need for our amazing volunteers like you.  Remember, however, the families are all on different schedules, so we can no guarantee how many guests will be here at the House when you arrive.

We have staff here until 4:30.  If you can not arrive before 4:30, please contact us to make arrangements to receive a temporary code for the front door.  Most guests will have dinner between 5:00-6:30, however, everyone is on their own schedule and come and go based on their circumstance.

Don’t sweat it. Our families know their needs best, they will regulate their own dietary needs.

First, we are sorry we missed you. Second, call Andrew at 260-414-2445 or Marcie at 260-348-1552. We can give you a door code via phone to gain access. Technology, isn’t it  great?

It’s a messy job, but someone has to do it. If you cook in our kitchen, please clean utensils and other equipment needed during the cooking process. After that, your obligation has been met. You do not need to clean up after our families.

Yes. We have wonderful night managers at the Children’s Hope House. They will make sure your food is safely labeled and refrigerated after the meal time.