Fondue for a Cause

Supporting St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital

Where sharing a meal becomes sharing hope.

Why St. Jude Matters

St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital treats children with cancer and life‑threatening diseases at no cost to families. Their groundbreaking research is shared worldwide, helping improve treatments and outcomes everywhere.

Your support helps fund treatment, housing, meals, and research that gives children a chance to grow, heal, and thrive.

Why The Melting Pot Supports St. Jude

The Melting Pot is built on togetherness — sharing a pot, sharing a moment. St. Jude is built on community support — no child fights alone.

Every year, our guests and team unite to make a meaningful impact. We believe every shared meal can spark something bigger: comfort, connection, and compassion.

Why It Matters to Us

Our Impact at The Melting Pot Wilmington

Every year, our servers and guests come together to support St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Thanks to your generosity, we’re making a real difference in the lives of children and families.

2025 Total Raised

$43,678

Together, we surpassed expectations and helped fund life‑saving research.

2026 Goal

$50,000

This year, we’re aiming even higher — and every donation brings us closer.

What Your Gift Means for a St. Jude Family

$20 Donation

Provides a family with a warm meal during their hospital stay.

$50 Donation

Covers a day of housing for parents staying near their child’s bedside.

$100 Donation

Helps fund essential lab supplies used in life‑saving research.

$150 Donation

Supports art and play therapy sessions that bring comfort and joy to young patients.

$200 Donation

Provides a day’s worth of meals for a family of four staying at St. Jude.

$500 Donation

Funds advanced imaging that helps doctors track a child’s progress during treatment.

$750 Donation

Supports a week of housing for families traveling from out of state for care.

$2,500 Donation

Helps cover the cost of chemotherapy for a child fighting cancer.

$5,000 Donation

Funds a full month of treatment, meals, and housing for a child and their family.

How You Can Help

Where Your Donation Goes

78%

Treatment, care, and family support.

18%

Research and clinical trials.

4%

Administrative and fundraising costs.

St. Jude Breakthrough Timeline

1962

St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital opens.

1996

Major breakthrough in leukemia treatment.

2012

Global outreach expands to improve worldwide survival rates.

2020s

Cutting‑edge gene therapy research advances cures.