Mad Anthonys Children’s Hope House – low‑cost housing and volunteer meals in Fort Wayne.

Mad Anthonys Children’s Hope House in Fort Wayne offers low‑cost housing for families who need to stay close to children or other relatives receiving care at Lutheran Hospital. The house depends on community volunteers to supply home‑cooked or donated meals through its Hometown Chef program. Groups of any size—families, sports teams, churches, or other organizations—can reserve a date to use the on‑site gourmet kitchen and prepare a dinner together for resident families. The experience provides a practical way for volunteers to bond, teach children basic cooking skills, and see the immediate impact of a warm meal on a family facing medical stress. Recent participants such as Aubrey Heath and her children reported that preparing spaghetti and meatballs not only helped the families but also gave the kids a sense of pride and purpose. By welcoming volunteers, Mad Anthonys creates a supportive community environment where families can focus on health and healing while receiving nutritious, home‑cooked food and the encouragement of caring neighbors.