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.
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 El-Azhar Najjar at 858-598-2426.