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Wish Lists

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.

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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!

Welcome Bag Wish List

Snacks and Breakfast To-Go Items

Some families may miss our scheduled meal times and need a snack to tide them over. These snacks and breakfast items help them maintain their strength for whatever the day may bring. Please help us keep plenty of to-go options  available for our families.

Snacks and To-Go Items

Day Visitor Bags

Our Ronald McDonald House serves families with children in local hospitals who do not have a room with us. Our day visitor bags provide them with the comforts of home while they stay near their child’s side. Please give these families a boost by collecting useful and comforting items for different needs.

Day Visitor Bag 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? Email us here or call us at 858-467-4750

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Events & Ways to Help

Red Shoe Day: Give Today!
May 24, 2023
Red Shoe Day: Give Today!
Nov 1, 2022 Snacks Needed Between Meal Services
Mar 27, 2023 Support our Day Visitors
Mar 27, 2023 Host a Holiday Activity
Jul 22, 2023 Ride for a Cause
Sep 18, 2023 32nd Golf Invitational
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Around The House

Celebrating our RMCHSD Volunteers
Celebrating our RMCHSD Volunteers

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2022 at San Diego’s Ronald McDonald House
2022 at San Diego’s Ronald McDonald House

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New Cargo Van Supports Meals for Families
New Cargo Van Supports Meals for Families

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Stories From Our Families

A New Chance at Life
A New Chance at Life
Together from Day One
Together from Day One
Emma Joy’s Journey
Emma Joy’s Journey
Declan’s Crew
Declan’s Crew
Together with Valeria
Together with Valeria
Cheering for Kayla
Cheering for Kayla
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