Outreach

The May Community Outreach project is for the Ronald McDonald House. The Wisconsin Chapter of MPI originally donated the funds to build one of the bedrooms at the Madison location 16 years ago. This year, we return once again to help, by asking our members to donate much-needed items on their current Wishlist. The Ronald McDonald House provides a “home away from home” for families whose children (18 and under) are undergoing treatment at local area health care facilities.  The House allows families to stay together during an often very difficult time. Madison House Director, Laurie Irwin, expressed her appreciation for the Madison location being chosen for assistance by our chapter this year.

The current wishlist items for their Guest Program and Lunches with Love include: 

High Priority

• Gas cards in $20-25 amounts
• Phone cards
• Individual serving snack items - potato chips, pretzels, fruit, etc
• Individual serving-sized fruit -  fruit cocktail, applesauce, etc

Priority

• Sandwich and snack size baggies
• New toys for various ages   
• WII Games (Rated E)
• Canned or boxed meals (e.g. Chef Boyardee)  
• Coffee (regular & decaf)
• Playstation 2 video games (rated E)  
• Xbox video games (rated E) 
• DVD movies (for children & families, rated G, PG, or PG 13) 
• Movie Theater passes
• Gift certificates for restaurants close to the House (Panera, Noodles& Co. Qdoba, Dairy Queen, Subway)   
• Frozen casseroles & family-sized dinners (serve 15 people) 

Please contact Sue Lidstrom with any questions - sue.lidstrom@lodgeworks.com

Click here to download this list as a PDF.