The chapter hosted a Day of Giving at Ronald McDonald House Charities to serve families receiving medical care, particularly those with kids at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital.
By Nicholas Tamarin
The Hamburgler was put on hold as the NKBA Southern Ohio/Kentucky Chapter recently held its annual Day of Giving, partnering once again with Ronald McDonald House Charities in Cincinnati. This heartwarming event brought together members to serve families receiving medical care, particularly those with kids at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital.
A team of 10 dedicated members volunteered their time on July 10 at the Ronald McDonald House. The team arrived two hours before lunch service to prepare a comforting meal for the residents. Their culinary efforts included grilled turkey and cheese with pesto spread, grilled chicken with herb-seasoned tomatoes and avocado slices, and various vegetable sides like potatoes with butter, tomatoes, and parmesan cheese, and roasted broccoli and carrots. They also assembled fresh salads and fruited yogurt cups.
Following the successful meal preparation and service, the volunteers diligently cleaned the kitchen and dining room, and even boxed up leftovers for a grab-and-go area. In total, the chapter served an impressive 186 meals to the families.
Shayna Hall, the chapter’s Programming Chair, emphasized the significance of this ongoing initiative. “Our local NKBA chapter is proud to partner again with the Ronald McDonald House in Cincinnati, creating meaningful opportunities for our members to give back to the community together,” Hall stated. “This initiative unites industry professionals, even competitors, around a greater purpose: serving families in need. Through shared service, we strengthen our local bonds and experience the deeply rewarding impact of making a difference beyond our day-to-day work. This is one of our favorite ongoing initiatives and something our board feels very strongly about!”
