Thank you for thinking of us! Here are some of our most-needed items:

Items Needed - Community Pantry
  • Canned and other non-perishable items
  • Apple Sauce/ Fruit Cups
  • Breakfast bars
  • Bread and pastries
  • Cereal
  • Cookies and Crackers
  • Granola Bars
  • Juice boxes
  • Flour, sugar, spices, vinegar
  • Cooking oil, margarine, butter
  • Individually wrapped snacks
  • Jello
  • Pudding packs
  • Soup
  • Cup of soup/Instant noodles
  • Kraft Dinner
  • Yogurt
  • Napkins & paper plates/bowls & stir sticks
  • Hand towels, dish towels, tea towels
    • Laundry Detergent/ liquid & dryer sheets (preferably unscented)
    • Toiletries: hair elastics, combs, disposable razors, feminine hygiene products, toothbrushes, travel-size deodorant, toothpaste & body wash
  • Grocery stores
  • Pharmacies
  • Restaurants
  • Department stores
  • Gas cards
  • Food delivery service gift cards
  • Movie theatres, local attractions and events
  • iTunes, toy stores, Chapters/Indigo

Please Keep in Mind

In order to protect the children who stay at our house who may have weakened immune systems, we do not accept any used toys or clothing.

We ask that you please arrange a delivery time by calling 613-737-5523 and confirming with our office a date and time of arrival. We want to make sure that we have someone available to greet you, give you a tour (if requested) and give our thanks.

We do not have the resources to pick up your in-kind gift donation. Please note that our two Family Rooms are not able to use nut products, scented items, microwave popcorn, home cooking or previously enjoyed toys/stuffed animals or dishes. We are no longer accepting pop tabs.

We are always in need of supplies to restock our pantry, supply closet and linen closet. Our wish list is updated regularly in order to make sure we meet the needs of our families in our House and our Family Rooms.

Call us at 613-737-5523 or email info@ronaldmcdonaldhouseottawa.ca to plan your drop off.

***Our greatest wish list item is “Grab ‘n Go Snacks” like granola bars, Rice Krispie bars, or Goldfish snack packs. Families on the go between appointments or in our Family Rooms at CHEO are so grateful for those quick, helpful snacks.***

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