Care kits are a great way for groups of all sizes and ages to get involved and support families.
Groups can participate from anywhere as long as one participant is able to deliver the kits to a House or Family Room.
The families we serve are often on the go between doctor appointments, hospital visits, and travel to and from the Houses. Care kits provide families with the essentials so they can stay by their child’s side.
You can prepare as many kits as you’d like at your school, office, hotel, community center, conference center, etc. – wherever works best for you and your group!
Share your positive messages or cards in the packs! Be creative, but please ensure messages are not religious and are appropriate for any family member, for example “Have an awesome day!” or “You’re doing great!”
Food is love at our Ronald McDonald Houses and Family Rooms and you can help spread the love families! Create either Grab-and-Go meal kits for families to enjoy during their stay or Welcome Home meal kits for families to take with them after they leave.
Here are a few tips for creating your meal kits:
View our meal kits handout (PDF 138KB) to learn more about creating and delivering meal kits.
Families have lots to juggle when returning home after their child’s hospital stay. Welcome Home meal kits ease this transition by answering the question of “What’s for dinner?” and give families one less thing to worry about. Follow these steps to make your Welcome Home meal kits:
If you are planning to assemble care kits, we encourage you to reach out to our volunteer team in advance so they can help answer any questions and coordinate delivery to our Houses. Please contact:
Volunteer Services
[email protected]
