Wish List

Ronald McDonald House Charities Newfoundland and Labrador provides the simple things that put some joy and normalcy back into families lives during a chaotic and traumatic time. Sitting down for a home-cooked meal together, waking up together, under one roof, ready to face the tough day ahead. Ronald McDonald House Newfoundland and Labrador truly is a place to heal better and together.

Thank you for considering donating an in kind item(s) to Ronald McDonald House. We strive to offer the best possible support for families and all the little things that make Ronald McDonald house a home.

Your in-kind donation will either, reduce operating costs, enhance fundraising events or support our families through our programs. Programs such as:

• Warm Welcome Program
• Keeping Families Connected Program
• Magic Room 
• Special Day Celebrations Program
• House Pantry 
• Recreation Program 

Our Wish List is updated regularly as we meet new challenges in and address the unique needs of our families.  If you do not see an item on our Wish List that means we currently have an adequate supply. Check back frequently for updates.

Guidelines:

• For the health and safety of the families who stay at Ronald McDonald House, we can only accept donations that are new
• For the same reason we cannot accept:
  • used items – with an exception only  video games
  • pre-prepared food  can only be accepted if it has been prepared in a commercial licensed kitchen
  • plush or stuffed toys for the Magic Room Program unless they are contained in an original packaging that protects them from dust.  (Unpackaged new plush/stuffed toys can only be accepted to support fundraising efforts only)
• If you have an unique item and are thinking of donating an item NOT listed on our Wish List below, please contact Heather Butler, Director of Development and Communications to discuss your donation further at 1-855-955-HOME (4663) or email heatherbutler@rmhcnl.ca. Please note that not all items can be accepted due to need and/or space limitations.

• If you are thinking about organizing a Wish List Campaign in your area, please contact RMHC NL at 709-738-0000 or email info@rmhcnl.ca to register and schedule an appointment for presentation.  Items collected should be focused on items currently on our Wish List.

Donation Delivery

• Donations should be made at the Charity Office between Monday and Friday 9am -5pm.  If arriving after regular business hours please contact the Family Services Desk at 733-2244 when you arrive or advise a Family Services team member at the front porch by intercom that you have arrived to make a donation from the Wish List.
• If you would like a tour and/or photo presentation – please call ahead to schedule your visit in advance.  Email info@rmhcnl.ca
• If you are donating a heavy item please bring someone to help you unload the item(s).

Thank you for your support!

Check out the items we need most on our Wish List below.  Updated September 10, 2024

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Warm Welcome Program

• Quilts – lap size
• Toothbrushes/Toothpaste
• Travel size shampoo/Conditioner
• Travel size shower gel/Body wash
• Travel size deodorant
• Menstrual hygiene products (maxi pads, post partum pads)
• Bar Soap
• Books for all Ages (newborn to teen)
• Travel Size hand sanitizer 70% alcohol
• Travel Activity Kits/Games
• Puzzle Books
• Small toys for all ages

House Pantry Program (please ensure all food items are not near or past expiry date)

• Cooking Spray
• Can milk
• Toaster waffles/Strudels (frozen)
• Puddings
• Trail mix
• Jam
• Can/bottle Tomato sauce
• Peanut Butter
• Raisins
• Granola bars
• Crackers
• Apple sauce
• Juice Boxes
• Cereal
• Take out containers
• Freezer Bags
• Tin Foil
• Non-latex gloves (sizes small, medium, and XL)
• Garbage Bags (small and large)
• Recycling bags
• Javex/bleach
• Scent free Dryer Sheets
• Swiffer wet and dry
• Dish Liquid
• Lysol wipes
• Liquid hand soap (refill)
• Spray 9
• Magic Erasers
• Scrub Daddies
• Batteries – AA, AAA

Magic Room Program

• Newborn Toys
• Craft Kits
• Sensory play
• Scentsy Buddies
• Toys for boys 5-10
• Gift Cards (Walmart, Toys R Us, Avalon Mall, Sephora, Chapters/Indigo, Cineplex, Shoppers DRug Mart, Game Stop, Game System Cards, Amazon, Apple

Recreation Program

• Non-toxic Paint
• Glue sticks
• Books
• Puzzles
• Gift Cards (Such as Cineplex, The Rec Room, etc)
• Special event tickets (minimum of 24 hours notice needed)
• Video Games (only accept PS5, Nintendo Switch) can be new or used
• Playstation & Switch & Netflix gift cards
• We do not accept DVD movies

Special Day Celebrations Program

• 8.5X11 white card stock
• 3m hooks
• Reusable adhesive putty

Fundraising/Events/Charity Office

• Event prizes – promotional swag, inventory or gift cards
• New Stuffed Toys
• 8.5X11 white copy paper

Unique Items

• Please contact charity office to discuss  info@rmhcnl.ca or call 709-738-0000
• Please note that not all items can be accepted due to need and/or space limitations