The needs of families staying at Ronald McDonald House Southern Colorado change throughout the year, and every donated item helps us provide a welcoming, comfortable place to call home while their children receive medical care.
There are several ways to help! Explore our Current Wish List to see what’s needed most, shop online and have items delivered directly to the House, or organize a Wish List Drive with your workplace, school or community group.
Giving during the holiday season? Be sure to explore our Holiday Wish List for special ways to support families during this time of year.
However you choose to give, we encourage you to check our latest wish lists before shopping to ensure your generosity meets the needs of the families we serve.
Our most-needed items change throughout the year. Check our current Wish List before you shop to see what will make the biggest difference for families.
Food
Single-serving cereal • Chips • Cookies/crackers • Fruit snacks • Mac & cheese • Soup • Trail mix • Bagels/English muffins • Bottled water • Brownie & cake mixes • Juice/juice boxes • Granola bars/breakfast bars • Hot cocoa • K-cups • Pudding/Jell-O cups
Household Items
Clorox wipes • Dishwashing tablets • Disinfecting spray & cleaner • Free & clear laundry pods • Laundry bleach tabs • Magic erasers • Sandwich, gallon & snack bags • Shout laundry stain remover • Soft Scrub • Small trash bags • Toilet bowl cleaner
Personal Care
Travel-size toiletries • Liquid hand soap • Toothbrushes • Travel-size toothpaste • Feminine products • Facial cleansing wipes • Chapstick
Welcome Bag Items
Adult coloring books • Decks of cards • Pens • Reusable water bottles • Sketch pads • Small notebooks • Sudoku/crossword puzzles • Travel-size hand sanitizer
Office Supplies
20 lb. copy paper, 8.5″ x 11″ • First Class postage stamps • Postcards
Gift Cards
Amazon • Costco • The Home Depot • King Soopers • Lowe’s • Safeway • Target • Walmart • Sam’s Club
Family Lodging
One night of lodging for a family, or help offset the cost, is more than $75.
Help make the holidays brighter for families staying at Ronald McDonald House of Southern Colorado! Your generosity helps bring joy, comfort, and a little holiday magic to children, teens, and parents spending the season away from home.
Gift Cards – General & Retail
Visa/Mastercard • Target • Walmart • Amazon • Sam’s Club • Costco • Restaurants
Gift Cards – Coffee & Clothing
Starbucks • Dutch Bros • Old Navy • H&M • Marshalls • TJ Maxx
Gift Cards – Sporting Goods, Experiences & Services
Dick’s Sporting Goods • SCHEELS • Bass Pro Shops • Topgolf • Bowling • Go-karts • Zoo • Air City • Trampoline parks • Manicures/pedicures • Haircuts
Babies & Toddlers
Newborn/size 1 diapers • Receiving blankets • Baby/toddler clothing • Board/soft books • Rattles/teething toys • Baby doll sets • Plush toys • Toy sets • Dollhouses • Animal playsets • Stacking toys • Bath toys • Musical toys • Push-and-go cars • Truck sets • DUPLO blocks • Wooden puzzles • Baby monitors • Sound machines • Car seats • Umbrella strollers • Bibs
School-Age Children
Backpacks • Water bottles • Lunch/bento boxes • Magnetic doll boards • Remote-control toys • Barbie dolls • LEGO sets • Science kits • Sports-branded items • Minecraft toys • Coloring books • Dress-up clothes • LOL dolls • Art/craft supplies • Musical items • Dinosaurs • Hot Wheels • Pajama sets • Games/puzzles • Crayons/markers/pencils
Adults & Teens
Bathrobes/slippers • Pajamas/fun socks • Bath/shower/shaving sets • Pampering/spa items • Anime/fandom merchandise • Jewelry • Sunglasses • Bluetooth speakers • Over-ear headphones • Activity books (Sudoku, crosswords, coloring) • Games • Decks of cards • Diaries/journals • Art/craft supplies • Sports-branded items • Travel-size tool kits • Small kitchen appliances • Eye masks • Neck massagers • Shoulder cooling packs • Puzzles
Holiday Donation Drop-Off
Drop off items 7 days a week from 9:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. at our House: 4223 Royal Pine Drive, Colorado Springs, CO 80920.
For questions about holiday donations, contact Lourdes Stern, House Operations Manager, 719-471-1814 or lourdes@ronaldmcdonaldhousesoco.org
Thank you for helping make the holidays special for the families we serve!
Bring your workplace, school, neighborhood, church or community group together to collect the everyday items our families and programs need most.
See “Current Wish List” or contact Lourdes, or 719-471-1814 or lourdes@ronaldmcdonaldhousesoco.org
Want to help right from home? Shop our Amazon Wish List or Target Registry and have needed items sent directly to Ronald McDonald House Southern Colorado. Our current lists include items for families as well as bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchens, pantry, House and Family Room.
