Support
Friends of Mid-Missouri Fisher House, Inc. relies on the support of our local community to prepare a meal, raise money, host events, and spread the word. Here are a few ways you can support your local Fisher House.
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Prepare a Meal
You can support our veterans and their families by providing a cooked meal for our guests at the Mid-Missouri Fisher House. While the Fisher House offers free food, snacks, and drinks, these items are usually prepared by the guests themselves. A delicious meal made by volunteers would be greatly appreciated! If you or your church, club or organization is interested in providing a meal for our guests, you should first contact the Mid-Missouri Fisher House by calling 573-814-6000 Extension 55460 or 55463 and get on our schedule.
Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you plan for your meal:
What kinds of meals may we provide?
You can prepare meals for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. For breakfast, feel free to keep it simple with store-bought donuts, or whip up some pancakes, bacon, eggs, and toast. Lunch can be as easy as a sandwich with chips. For dinner, you can choose from options like soup, spaghetti, or many other dishes. We do have a BBQ grill available, but please check with the Fisher House about its availability before you arrive. Remember, all meals you prepare must go into our refrigerator before you leave, so plan your menu accordingly. We kindly ask that you limit the use of cooked fish or any other strong-smelling meals, as these odors tend to linger in our House.
We have plenty of free beverages available for our guests.
How many guests should we plan for?
Our occupancy changes daily, usually between 6 to 16 guests at a time. If you call us about a day in advance, we can provide a clearer picture of how many guests we have staying with us.
What are the hours that we may come in and prepare our meal?
The Fisher House is open to volunteers from 7 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. For special requests such as weekends, please call Nolan, the Assistant Manager at 573-814-6000 Extension 55461.
What restrictions are there for food preparation?
All meals should be prepared in the Fisher House unless you buy them pre-made. You have complete access to our kitchen, which includes two stoves, four ovens, two microwaves, and two refrigerators. We kindly ask that you clean up after yourself before leaving, which includes washing dishes, glasses, and cooking pans. Please remember that any leftover food are considered a donation and cannot be taken home but stay in the Fisher House. Before you leave, make sure to cover and place your meal in one of the refrigerators. Thank you!
When do our guests eat?
Guests visiting their loved ones in the hospital often leave the Fisher House early in the morning and may not return until later in the afternoon or evening. It is uncommon for guests to eat together at the same time. The staff at Fisher House will set up display boards to inform guests when a group is coming to provide a meal. Although not all guests may be present to eat when meals are served, leftovers are greatly appreciated by our guests throughout the week.
Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you plan for your meal:
What kinds of meals may we provide?
You can prepare meals for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. For breakfast, feel free to keep it simple with store-bought donuts, or whip up some pancakes, bacon, eggs, and toast. Lunch can be as easy as a sandwich with chips. For dinner, you can choose from options like soup, spaghetti, or many other dishes. We do have a BBQ grill available, but please check with the Fisher House about its availability before you arrive. Remember, all meals you prepare must go into our refrigerator before you leave, so plan your menu accordingly. We kindly ask that you limit the use of cooked fish or any other strong-smelling meals, as these odors tend to linger in our House.
We have plenty of free beverages available for our guests.
How many guests should we plan for?
Our occupancy changes daily, usually between 6 to 16 guests at a time. If you call us about a day in advance, we can provide a clearer picture of how many guests we have staying with us.
What are the hours that we may come in and prepare our meal?
The Fisher House is open to volunteers from 7 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. For special requests such as weekends, please call Nolan, the Assistant Manager at 573-814-6000 Extension 55461.
What restrictions are there for food preparation?
All meals should be prepared in the Fisher House unless you buy them pre-made. You have complete access to our kitchen, which includes two stoves, four ovens, two microwaves, and two refrigerators. We kindly ask that you clean up after yourself before leaving, which includes washing dishes, glasses, and cooking pans. Please remember that any leftover food are considered a donation and cannot be taken home but stay in the Fisher House. Before you leave, make sure to cover and place your meal in one of the refrigerators. Thank you!
When do our guests eat?
Guests visiting their loved ones in the hospital often leave the Fisher House early in the morning and may not return until later in the afternoon or evening. It is uncommon for guests to eat together at the same time. The staff at Fisher House will set up display boards to inform guests when a group is coming to provide a meal. Although not all guests may be present to eat when meals are served, leftovers are greatly appreciated by our guests throughout the week.
Donate
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Donations to Friends of Mid-Missouri Fisher House will stay right here in Columbia to help fund the needs of the Mid-Missouri Fisher House going forward. If our guests need toiletry items, we'll provide them. We'll even provide snacks and canned/boxed goods so our guests may cook their own meals! We will be here to help our guests during their stay at the Mid-Missouri Fisher House. You can also provide donated items from our "Wish List" - just click the Wish List button below for details.
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Events
Local events are the lifeblood of our fundraising and awareness efforts. If you would like us to come speak to a group or organization, we will gladly send a representative to talk about how Fisher House works. If you are interested in organizing an event on our behalf, please feel free to contact us to request our local event planning guide and coordinate with our board.
Local events are the lifeblood of our fundraising and awareness efforts. If you would like us to come speak to a group or organization, we will gladly send a representative to talk about how Fisher House works. If you are interested in organizing an event on our behalf, please feel free to contact us to request our local event planning guide and coordinate with our board.
Volunteer
We love our volunteers! We are always looking for volunteers to help out with the following opportunities. If you are interested in helping out or volunteering at the Mid-Missouri Fisher House, please click on the CONTACT US button below.
We love our volunteers! We are always looking for volunteers to help out with the following opportunities. If you are interested in helping out or volunteering at the Mid-Missouri Fisher House, please click on the CONTACT US button below.
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Share
The cheapest, quickest, and simplest way you can help Friends of Mid-Missouri Fisher House is by sharing. Share our social media posts with your friends. Tell a local business we are always looking for partnerships. These simple and free acts help us reach more people and mean more than you can imagine.
The cheapest, quickest, and simplest way you can help Friends of Mid-Missouri Fisher House is by sharing. Share our social media posts with your friends. Tell a local business we are always looking for partnerships. These simple and free acts help us reach more people and mean more than you can imagine.
Corporate/Institutional Supporters
Friends of Mid-Missouri Fisher House is always looking to partner with local businesses and institutions for long term growth and development of the Fisher House program in Columbia. If you or your company would like to speak to one of our board members, please click on the CONTACT US button below and put ATTN: Partnership in the subject.
Friends of Mid-Missouri Fisher House is always looking to partner with local businesses and institutions for long term growth and development of the Fisher House program in Columbia. If you or your company would like to speak to one of our board members, please click on the CONTACT US button below and put ATTN: Partnership in the subject.
(573) 723-1092 | P.O.Box 30681, Columbia, MO 65205-3681
House Address: 800 Hospital Drive, Columbia, MO 65201
House Phone: 573-814-6000 Extension 55460 or 55463
© 2025 Friends of Mid-Mo Fisher House. All Rights Reserved.
PRIVACY TERMS
House Address: 800 Hospital Drive, Columbia, MO 65201
House Phone: 573-814-6000 Extension 55460 or 55463
© 2025 Friends of Mid-Mo Fisher House. All Rights Reserved.
PRIVACY TERMS