Home for Dinner at Ronald McDonald House

During the month of May, volunteers from ABP, Cattle Feeders and Canada Beef, attended the “Home for Dinner” events at their local Ronald McDonald Houses across the province. This year we made it a goal to attend all four locations for Alberta: Edmonton, Calgary, Red Deer and Medicine Hat.

Depending on the location, the volunteers prepared and served beef inspired dishes such as deluxe burgers and juicy pot roasts with vegetables to those residing in the RMHC locations. After a tour of the locations, and a quick stop in the “magic rooms” to offer a toy donation, everyone left with smiles on their faces, and full of gratitude.

To listen to the stories from the residents and how the house has allowed them to be near their loved ones in times of need was an unforgettable experience. One of our volunteers had to use the house themselves a few years prior for their own child and were more than happy to give back to the organization that had provided them a place to stay.

At the Calgary event on May 10, we were thrilled to join forces with Canada Beef and the Canadian Beef Centre of Excellence (CBCE). President of Canada Beef, Eric Bienvenue, and his family, alongside chef Mathieu Pare, from CBCE, joined ABP General Manager, Brad Dubeau, delegates, producers and staff in curating and serving a lovely feast at the Calgary house.

It’s an event that ABP and our producers are more than excited to attend each year. It is an event that we hope everyone has the privilege to experience.

This article was first published in Volume 4 Issue 2 of ABP Magazine (June 2024). Watch for more digital content from the magazine on ABP Daily.