Take Away Program

Thank you for your interest in providing a sack breakfast or snack for the families who are staying at Cincinnati’s Ronald McDonald House. This program provides comfort to the House guest families who are supporting their sick children and often don’t have the time, funds or energy to prepare a quick meal before heading out for doctors’ appointments. The Take Away Program is an ideal activity for youth/teen groups. It can be prepared in your own setting and dropped off at the House anytime. These guidelines will help you plan a successful experience.

• Prepare as many bags as you like with at least 2 items in each. Paper lunch sacks or gallon sized Zip Loc bags are preferred.
• You’re welcome to decorate your bags, but please do not include any religious references or materials.
• Unless you are doing the baking here at Ronald McDonald House, please, do not include homemade items in sacks.
• Please pack non-perishable healthy foods. A treat is fine, as long as it is the ‘extra’ rather than the meal.
• We always appreciate separate donations of fresh fruit or vegetables, but please do not include these in the Takeaway bags.
• Items must be individually packaged for immediate consumption. No multiple serve packages or anything that requires heating/refrigeration.
• Include any plastic ware required (i.e. a spoon with a fruit cup) to make it easier for the families.
• Napkins or hand wipes are always appreciated.
• Please label each sack as to its contents (not necessary for clear Zip-Locs) and the date packed.
• Please label any sack that has items containing nuts or other common allergens.
• Small toys or gifts are allowed so long as they are new, in the packaging. Please, no loose or unwrapped toys.
• Don’t forget to fill out a donation form or have community service forms signed while you are here. We allow 2 hours of community service per 25 bags.

Here are a few suggestions, but your ideas are welcome!

Takeaway Bags can be dropped off at our House any day between 9 AM and 9 PM. There is no need to call ahead unless you’d like to have a tour. In that case, just let us know when you’d like to come in, and we’ll be sure to arrange it.

Thank you again for your generous offer to provide a take away treat for our families! Being able to grab a sack and run off to the hospital, put together by people who care, is a real gift to our families.

Sincerely,

Lisa Davis
Meals and Activities Coordinator
513-636-2760
ldavis@RMHouse.org

For the safety of our House children and parents, please do not prepare the bags or visit our House if you are coughing, feverish, have a runny nose or have been exposed to a contagious disease.

***No community restitution or court ordered volunteers can be accepted.***