Meal Times and Food Information

At Mackenzie Health, ensuring that you receive healthy and nutritious meals is a priority to us. Please find more information on Meals at Mackenzie below.

Meals are carefully prepared for you with your tastes in mind. Our menus reflect the diversity of the communities we serve. Upon request, we offer meals to accommodate dietary restrictions and preferences including vegetarian, kosher and halal options. Our food service hosts and hostesses take your meal selection prior to meal time and provide restaurant-style customer service. Patients at Cortellucci Vaughan Hospital and Mackenzie Health Richmond Hill Hospital will be able to make their own meal selections by using their bedside terminal.

Please be sure to inform us of any food allergies.

Your meals will be delivered between the following times:  

Breakfast: 7:30 a.m. to 8:40 a.m. (ordered the night before)

Lunch: 11:25 a.m. to 12:40 p.m.

Dinner: 4:25 p.m. to 5:40 p.m.

As part of our commitment to patient safety, two hand sanitizing wipes are provided on meal trays for you to clean your hands before and after meals.

Our food service hosts and hostesses take your meal selection prior to meal time and provide restaurant-style customer service. Patients at Cortellucci Vaughan Hospital will be able to make their own meal selections by using their bedside terminal.

Should you have any concerns with your meals, please give us the opportunity to resolve them before your next meal by speaking with your food service host or hostess. We strive to exceed your expectations and value your feedback.