Ronald McDonald House Charities of Austin and Central Texas

Imagine having a child that is extremely ill. It’s a reasonable bet you’re not going to be thinking much about food — maybe candy bars from the vending machine. Ronald McDonald House provides a home away from home for these families so they can practice self-​care while staying close to their child.
Doing something for families that need to keep up their strength is so meaningful! Volunteering with friends or family to prepare a meal at the Ronald McDonald House is a great way to volunteer together. Also, cooking in their beautiful professional kitchen is fun! Just bring groceries and they have plenty of room and supplies you can use.
You don’t know how many people will eat, but then again, who has a normal schedule when their child is sick? Save the leftovers and someone might be really relieved after a late night at the hospital to find some healthy dinner in the fridge.

This is a great place to bring your young kids to give back to the community! Talk to some friends and find 2 – 3 more families to go in with you on preparing a meal here. Go to their website and sign up for a date to go in and then prepare lunch or dinner for the families that stay there. The kitchen is nice and large and is well stocked with everything you need. You do the grocery shopping (sandwiches, chips & brownies for lunch, perhaps?) and then come in and assemble/​cook/​prepare/​cleanup. You just leave it prepared on the counter by a certain time and then you’re done.
Put all the kids in your group to work! Young kids can scrub fruit, tear lettuce, wipe counters, etc. Older kids can bake boxed mixes for desserts, do dishes, slice buns, etc. It’s a great experience and great fun to boot!

I never knew much about this place, until my best friend, his wife, daughter and I used it. Their child was in the hospital in ICU and they of course would not leave their sons side. This place offers a home away from home for parents that dont want to go home or cant when their child is sick. Food, bedrooms, and small games and such to keep your mind occupied. This place is run by donations. Various donations. Money, toys, food, volunteers, and you can also collect the pop tabs to help. The Ronald McDonald House collect pop tabs instead of entire cans because the tabs are pure high-​quality aluminium. The cans consist of aluminum and other alloys. And also the pop tabs are easier to store. Just so you know, one pound of tabs = 57 cents
One gallon of tabs = $ 1. 49
So please save your tabs and go downtown and give them to the House.
Just a note. The Ronald McDonald house is run by great people who volunteer. And this place is run by donations. The people have donated are from our community, which tells you how great our community can be. This place is for families who have their children in the hospital and I know they appreciate this place. Thanks to You all who gave. Your hearts are blessed. Thanks!
Peace!
Say a prayer or give good thoughts to the kiddos and families. Because if they use this place, its not the most happiest moments in their lives.