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The Ronald McDonald House of Iowa City and the Ronald McDonald Family Rooms at St. Luke’s Hospital and UI Stead Family Children’s Hospital all accept in-kind gifts such as household cleaning products, individually wrapped snacks, paper products, gift cards, and much more. Food, cleaning, and household items on the following lists will be used to stock the Ronald McDonald House of Iowa City as well as the Ronald McDonald Family Rooms. Gift items on lists below will be used to stock our Toy Closet as well as gifts for kids and teens staying at our facilities. To find a complete list of acceptable in-kind gifts, please download a copy of our Wish List or check out our Amazon List!

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  • Laundry detergent (Free & Clear of Scents and Dyes)/Stain Remover
  • Dishwasher liquid or pods
  • Clorox wipes
  • Bleach /Cleaning Vinegar
  • Sponges/Magic Erasers
  • Postage stamps
  • Durable paper plates & bowls
  • Toilet paper
  • Paper towels
  • Shower liners(standard)
  • Cleaning supplies (Pledge, toilet cleaner, etc.)
  • Individually wrapped snacks (granola bars, fruit snacks, pop tarts, chips, cookies, applesauce, pudding & fruit cups, cheese/peanut butter crackers, etc.)
  • Fresh fruit & vegetables
  • Frozen individual microwavable meals
  • Shelf stable foods (pasta, rice, etc.)
  • Canned goods (cream of chicken or mushroom soups, tomato sauce/paste, etc.)
  • Baking items (flour, sugar, vegetable oil, etc.)
  • Spices (garlic & onion powder, black pepper, oregano, thyme, chili powder)
  • Condiments (mustard, ketchup, peanut butter, jelly, salad dressing, hot sauce, etc.)
 
  • Fleece tie-blankets (child & adult size)
  • Gift cards (Target, Walmart, Casey’s, VISA)
  • Deodorant
  • Contact lens solution—travel size
  • Full size & travel size body lotion
  • Full size & travel size shampoo and conditioner
  • Deodorant
  • Grooming items (hairbrushes, razors, etc.)
  • Feminine Hygiene items (tampons, pads)
  • Toys (must be new)—especially baby/toddler
  • Batteries (all sizes)

**Please note: due to the sensitive lungs of many of the children staying at RMHC, we request items come from a smoke free environment and we are unable to accept used items.