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Help provide support for our guest families is by donating things our Houses and Family Room are in need of.

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Holiday wish list

Your support makes a difference in the lives of families every day. Visit our Holiday Wish List for an idea of items you can purchase to support our London & Family Room Locations.

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Please note

If you make a donation of food items from our wish list, please check expiration dates as we cannot serve an expired product.

We cannot accept

  • Any item that has been previously used
  • Physical pop-tab donations

Our wish list items

London House wish list

IMMEDIATE NEEDS:

  • Baking: Chocolate Chips, Brown Sugar, White Sugar, Flour, Oats
  • Fresh Fruits + Vegetables
  • SMALL stuffed animals that will fit on our Cart with a Heart
  • Travel size Shampoo, Conditioner + Body Wash
  • Adult Toothbrushes, Lip Balm, Pocket Kleenex, Mini Hand Sanitizer, Hairbrushes
  • Swiffer Wet-Jet cleaning solution refills
  • Swiffer Wet-Jet mopping pads
  • Small Journals
  • Adult Activity Books

House & Pantry:

  • Pantry Staples: Tortilla Chips, Crackers, Microwavable Popcorn, Tuna, KD Cups, Instant Noodles, Juice Boxes, Pasta Sauce
  • Condiments: Peanut Butter, Maple Syrup, Nutella, Cheese Whiz, Honey, Jam, BBQ Sauce, Hot Sauce, Mayo, Salad Dressing
  • Kitchen Staples: Small Sandwich Bags, Snack Size Sandwich Bags
  • Grab and Go Snacks: Pudding Cups, Fruit Cups, Granola Bars, Snack Pack Jello Packs, Nutri-Grain Bars, Welch’s Fruit Snacks
  • Individual Packages of: Goldfish, Potato Chips, Trail Mix, Ritz Crackers with Cheese
  • $25+ Gift Cards: Gas Stations, Grocery Store, Costco, Personal Care, Restaurants, etc.

Cleaning Closet:

  • All-purpose cleaner
  • Swiffer Wet-Jet cleaning solution refills
  • Swiffer Wet-Jet mopping pads
  • Scrubbing Bubbles flushable refills
  • Lysol and/or Clorox disinfecting wipes (household strength)
  • Dryer Sheets (un-scented)
  • Dish Soap

Specialty Items:

  • Travel Size Body Wash & Lotion
  • Travel Size Shampoo & Conditioner
  • Travel Size Mouthwash
  • Women’s and Men’s Deodorant
  • Adult Toothbrushes
  • Small Hand Sanitizer
  • Lip Balm
  • Pocket Kleenex
  • Small Tabletop Easels
  • Small Plastic or Bamboo Plant Pots
  • AAA Batteries
  • AA Batteries
  • Notebooks
  • Pens
  • Shaving Cream
  • Facial Wipes
  • Potting Soil
  • Flower Seeds

Due to the location of the Windsor House, inside the Windsor Regional Hospital, donation drop-off needs to be scheduled to ensure a staff member is available to accept the donation outside of the hospital doors. 

Please connect with Stephanie Porritt at sporritt@RonaldMcDonaldHouseSWO.ca or 519-254-5577 ext. 52283 to schedule a drop-off time.

House & Pantry:

  • $25+ Gift Cards:  Costco, Amazon, Canadian Tire, Walmart, Superstore, Petro-Canada/Esso Gas, Dollarama, Shoppers Drug Mart
  • Pantry: Individually wrapped store-bought snacks
  • Household Items: Lysol/disinfectant wipes, Unscented dryer sheets, pump-style hand soap
  • Specialty Items: Small toys for the Cart Program, adult-size slippers 

Welcome Bag Items:

  • Facial wipes/make-up remover
  • Hairbrushes
  • Lip balm
  • Deodorant
  • Travel size unscented hand lotion
  • Packaged Meal Items: Instant Noodles (cups), Instant Kraft Dinner (cups), Large & Small Soup Cans, Tuna and Cracker Kits
  • Grab and Go Snacks: Individually Packaged Goldfish Snacks, Fruit Cups, Crackers, Microwave Popcorn, Gluten-Free Snacks, Trail Mix, Tortilla Chips, Granola Bars, Bear Paws, Pudding Cups, Rice Krispie Squares, Apple Sauce Cups, Fruit Snacks, Pretzels 
  • Toiletries: Travel Size Conditioner, Travel Size Shampoo, Travel Size Body Wash, Travel Size Body Lotion, Hairbrushes, Combs, Deodorant, Feminine Pads, Tampons, Nail Clippers, Lip Chap, Travel Sized Shaving Cream, Elastics or Scrunchies, Ear Plugs, Nursing Pads, Adult & Kid Toothbrushes and Toothpaste, Dental Floss
  • Activities/Help Yourself Items: Notebooks, Teen Items (nail polish, face or eye masks, craft kits, journals, etc.), LEGO Kits, Playdough, Fidget Toys, Crayons, Pencil Crayons, Markers, Small Canvases, Slime, Small Stuffed Animals, Small Board Games, Card Games, Adult & Kid Colouring & Activity Books, Infant Clothing, Infant Toys, Reuseable Travel Mugs, Phone Chargers (Android and Apple), Books for all Ages
  • Handmade Items: Children + Adult Slippers, Pillowcases
  • Clothing: Unisex Adult Clothing Sizes (XS-4XL): Sweatshirts, Leggings, Sweatpants, T-shirts, PJs, Socks, Underwear, Tank Tops, Flip Flops

FAQs

How do I drop off donations of items for Ronald McDonald House SWO London and Family Room locations?

Please make your donations to our London House and/or Family Room London by delivering items directly to the London House at 741 Base Line Rd East.

If you have a large donation or any questions, please contact Sharon O’Leary: soleary@RonaldMcDonaldHouseSWO.ca | 519.685.3232 Ext. 2560

Please make your donations to RMH Windsor by delivering the items directly to the House, located on the 3rd floor of Windsor Regional Hospital, Met Campus (1995 Lens Ave.) between the hours of 9 am and 5:30 pm. If you have a large donation or need to drop off outside of regular business hours, please contact Stephanie Porritt: sporritt@RonaldMcDonaldHouseSWO.ca | 519-254-5577 Ext. 52283 

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