You can help support families and keep our House running smoothly by donated useful personal, household, and pantry items. Due to the sensitivity of our patients and families, please donate new items only.
Welcome Bags
Every family that checks in to a room at San Diego’s Ronald McDonald House receives a Welcome Bag. Please see our list of items needed for the Welcome Bags – thank you for your help!
Pantry Items
Some of our families find pleasure in preparing their own meals after coming back from a long day at the hospital. We like to keep our pantry well stocked with canned and dry goods. Please help keep our pantry stocked for families – please see our kitchen wish list below.
Specialty Wish Lists
Parents and children who are just checking in at the Ronald McDonald House have different needs than those who’ve been here a while, or those who are finally going home after a long stay. Give families a boost by collecting useful and comforting items for different needs.
Here are a few downloadable lists you can use to create specialty bags for Ronald McDonald House families:
Going Home Toiletries Wish List
And we always need these…
Clothing (all ages and sizes)
- Socks
- Underwear
- Shorts
- Flip flops
- T-shirts
Personal Care
- Hand and body lotion
- Hair ties and headbands
- Hair dryers and flat irons
- Lip balm
- Deodorant- men’s and women’s
Baby/Infant
- Diapers, salve, and baby wipes
- Baby shampoo
- Baby lotion
- Infant clothing
Fun and Games
- Basketballs
- Red bouncy balls
- Crossword puzzle/word search books
- Little Tikes sets
- Toddler board books and card games
- Electronics
- Current G and PG rated movies
- Handheld electronic games
- iPods, Kindles, and Tablets
- Universal remotes
Gift Cards
- Amazon
- Babies R Us and Toys R Us
- Home Depot
- Game Stop
- Grocery stores
- Kohl’s
- Marshalls
- Target
- Walmart
Restaurant and Food
- Gift cards for local restaurants and eateries
- Gift cards for coffee/tea, smoothies
Family Outings
- Movies passes or gift cards
- Zoo/Safari Park tickets
- Sea World passes
- Legoland tickets
- Bowling passes
- Boomer’s gift certificates
- Harbor cruise tickets
- Rueben H. Fleet Center Theater Tickets
Do you have questions about our wish list or donation needs? Contact Vince Speitel at 858-598-2430.