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Wish List

Little things make a big difference!

The Ronald McDonald House® operates just like a regular household. However, instead of one family, we can have up to 51 families staying with us at any time! In addition to monetary gifts, items from our program Wish Lists help keep our pantries stocked, facilities cleaned, and most pressing needs met. They ensure that we are able to provide all the resources and amenities a family may need during their time with us, so they can stay focused on what matters most — their child’s health and well-being.

You can host a Wish List Drive at your school, job, church, or among family and friends by collecting items that our families use daily. Encourage peers to bring Wish List items to upcoming birthday parties, celebrations, meetings, etc.

Your donations bring comfort, hope, strength, and love to children and families facing serious health challenges in our community. Thank you in advance for your help!
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Amazon Wish List

  • Order anything from our Amazon Wish List and it will be delivered directly to our door! Our list includes everyday items needed most, such as snacks and supplies for the House, as well as some one-time larger items. High priority items are updated regularly.

Amazon Wish List

Please remember to “send these items as a gift” and add your contact information to the card so we can send our thanks!

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Ongoing Daily Needs

Your thoughtfulness in donating the following items will be appreciated by the families staying in our Houses and visiting the hospital Family Rooms.

Top Needs as of 10/31/24

  • Cup-o-Noodles / Mac ‘n Cheese Cups
  • Pop-Tarts
  • Tea bags – various flavors
  • Instant Hot Chocolate packets
  • Travel size deodorant
  • Travel size lotion
  • Travel size toothpaste
  • Kid’s Coloring or Activity Books
  • Feminine hygiene pads for new moms
  • Large Plastic Containers

All items can be dropped off at:

Ronald McDonald House
1011 Yale Blvd NE
Albuquerque, NM 87106

We are grateful to the many donors who generously give items to Ronald McDonald House Charities of New Mexico. RMHC-NM accepts in-kind gifts that are consistent with our mission, vision, and values. All items become the property of RMHC-NM and may be repurposed as needed.

 

Please Note:

  • Due to the health concerns of our residents, please make sure all items are free of pet hair and come from a smoke-free environment.
  • We are unable to accept USED kitchen supplies, strollers, car seats, or bassinets.
  • Please do not donate Styrofoam products. Thank you for helping our efforts to be environmentally friendly.

 

 

Other Ways to Help

There are many ways to support RMHC-NM through your everyday activities. Take a look at below for ideas

Collect Pop Tabs at home, work, school, or in your community, then drop the tabs off at Ronald McDonald House, and we’ll be happy to recycle them for you. If you live out of town, you may also recycle the tabs yourself and donate the proceeds to the House.

Please note: many manufacturers of soup, pet food, etc., are now using steel cans with pull tabs. The steel tabs are not a part of this recycling program – only aluminum tabs. Not sure how to tell? Steel tabs stick to a magnet, but aluminum tabs will not.

Collect Pop Tabs in any easy-to-empty container – zip lock bags or coffee cans work well, but not milk or juice jugs. RMHC Pop Tab Collection Houses are also available.

THANK YOU to all the schools that have participated in our Pop Tab Collection Contest over the years. RMHC-NM is no longer sponsoring a school contest, but you can still help support our families by collecting aluminum tabs and bringing them to the Yale House at 1011 Yale Blvd NE or by taking them directly to Rudy’s Recycling at 1224 2nd Street, NW, Albuquerque. (Rudy will donate the funds from your donation directly to RMHC-NM.)

Every time you visit McDonald’s, you can support RMHC-NM programs by choosing to: Round-Up for RMHC when you place your order on the kiosk or asking the crew to Round-Up your order to the nearest dollar, by selecting a fixed donation to RMHC-NM in the McDonald’s Mobile App or you can drop spare change in any of the RMHC Donation Boxes in restaurants or drive-thru.

RMHC of New Mexico is fortunate to be part of a vibrant community of individuals, schools, businesses and groups interested in hosting fundraisers throughout the year. The funds raised help provide the necessary services and support for families who turn to us for a “home-away-from-home.” For more information, call 505-842-8960 or email contactus@rmhc-nm.org

Our event sponsors are a vital part of helping us deliver comfort and care to children and their families. We tailor partnerships to meet the goals of each sponsor while also meeting our mission of improving the health and wellbeing of children and their families. For more information, call 505-842-8960 or email contactus@rmhc-nm.org

Donate your vehicle, boat or RV and receive the maximum tax deduction allowed by the IRS and help our families. For more information visit careasy.org.

Register your Smith’s rewards card and your purchases will begin earning funds for our organization. You may verify your enrollment or selected charity by going to www.smithsfoodanddrug.com/Inspire view My Account.

Offers a variety of options for you to support our work, whether through your employer, the web, planned giving, or a donation of stock. Find your Local United Way here: https://www.unitedway.org/find-your-united-way/ 

The official workplace giving campaign of the federal government allowing federal employees and retirees to pledge monetary support and volunteer time. Find your Local CFC here: https://givecfc.org/home