Wish Lists
Your generosity helps support families and ensures that our House runs smoothly. We rely on donations of personal, household, and pantry items to meet the needs of our families. For the health and safety of our guests, please donate only new items.
Greatest Needs
We frequently update our list of our greatest needs to reflect what is most in demand at the House. Please check back often to see how you can make a direct impact for our families.
Snacks and 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.
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!
Day Visitor Bags
For families not staying with us, our day visitor bags provide them with the comforts of home while they stay near their child’s side.
Ongoing Needs
Clothing (all ages and sizes)
- Leggings
- 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
- Menstruation products
Baby/Infant
- Diapers, salve, and baby wipes
- Baby shampoo
- Baby lotion
- Infant clothing
- Baby teethers
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
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
Restaurant and Food
- Gift cards for local restaurants and eateries
- Gift cards for coffee/tea, smoothies
