Wish List

The Ronald McDonald House Charlottesville Wish List is comprised of items that are needed to keep the House running and our families supplied with necessities. We welcome contributions from individuals, groups, families, and all those who want to support the families staying at the Ronald McDonald House Charlottesville while their children face health issues.

(*) as of September 2026

Top Needed Items

  • 1oz Potato Chip bags

  • Fruit snacks

  • Nature Valley Bars

  • Nature’s Bakery Bars

  • Travel-size body wash

  • Travel-size shampoo

  • Travel-size conditioner

  • Fuzzy socks

  • Adult coloring books

  • Coloring pencils/crayons

  • Hot chocolate packets

  • Go-go squeezes

  • Phone chargers

Breakfast Items

  • Eggs

  • Milk

  • Cereal

  • Granola

  • Frozen waffles/pancakes

  • Frozen breakfast sandwiches

Lunch/Dinner Items

  • Party size or family size frozen meals (lasagna, alfredo, fried rice)

  • Canned vegetables (beans, corn, crushes tomatoes, diced tomatoes, mixed veggies)

  • Pasta noodles

  • Pasta sauces (marinara, alfredo, etc.)

  • Condiments (ketchup, mustard, bbq sauce, honey mustard, ranch, soy sauce, salad dressing)

  • Lunch meats (turkey, ham)

  • Bread

  • String cheese

  • Tuna Packets

  • Uncrustables

  • Individually wrapped Ice Cream, popsicles

  • Shredded Cheese

  • Frozen meats (ground turkey, chicken legs, shrimp, fish, etc.)

Grab N Go Items

  • Granola Bars, protein bars, snack bars, cereal bars

  • Individually packaged potato chips, cookies, pastries, muffins, pop tarts, fruit snacks, crackers, etc.

  • Fresh fruit (bananas, blueberries, strawberries, grapes, peaches, plums, etc.)

  • Yogurt

  • Pop Tarts

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We can always use the following too:

Gift Cards to Costco, Sam’s, Amazon, Lowes, Home Depot, Wal-Mart and local grocery stores.

If you prefer shopping online, you may send items directly to the House from Amazon using our Amazon Wish Page.

If you have questions regarding Wish List items or how to donate, please contact Faith Kelley at fkelley@ronaldmcdonaldhousecville.org or call us at 434-295-1885.