Serving Up Good Food With an Even Greater Purpose

 

Montini Catholic students are honored to have an opportunity to prepare a home-cooked meal for families staying at the Ronald McDonald House near Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage House (CDH) in Winfield.  Since 1977, Ronald McDonald Charities have kept families together with their hospitalized children through their Ronald McDonald House® and Ronald McDonald Family Room® programs, enabling them to "get better together."  All year long, the charity invites families, friends and groups to "get creative in the kitchen" to feed families of hospitalized children through their program called Meals from the Heart.  Since families staying at a Ronald McDonald House are often far from the comforts of home, Bronco volunteers, under the guidance of Theology teacher and Service Learning Coordinator, Mr. Chris Lackey, have been happy to provide meals for them, allowing families to eat together without the stress of cooking or the expense of dining out.  Montini 'cooking crews' are scheduled to travel to Winfield one evening every month during the school year.  

 

Tuesday, September 22bd marked the first trip for Montini volunteers this school year.  Music Director, Donnie Glowinski accompanied eight students to Winfield and prepared a delicious meal of chicken, green bean casserole, mashed potatoes, fruit and dessert.  Each month, Montini's team is responsible for planning the menu, organizing the game plan, and making sure every student has a role in preparing and serving the meal. Students and staff leaders provide the ingredients and cook everything on-site in the Ronald McDonald House kitchen. “Each month, our students show up ready to serve, give their time and make a difference,” said Principal Chris Tiritilli. “Their willingness to help others is a wonderful reflection of the heart of our Bronco community.”