Ronald McDonald House Southeastern MN & Western WI

10/23/2026

Thank you Northwest Dental! ♥️

A huge THANK YOU to everyone who donated to our Ronald McDonald House drive! Your generosity makes a difference for families who need it most!

Want to help, too? ❤️ Check out the Ronald McDonald House page to discover more ways you can make a difference!

10/22/2026

The holidays may still be a little ways away, but we're already getting ready to make the season special for families at Ronald McDonald House!

Our 2026 Holiday Wish List is here, and we'd love your help bringing a little extra holiday cheer to the House!

Whether you're shopping on your own or gathering donations with a group, every gift helps make the holidays feel a little more like home for our families.

🎁 View our Holiday Wish List: https://conta.cc/4ygqtfU

Gifts can be dropped off or shipped directly to the House, saving you a trip!

📍 850 2nd Street SW, Rochester, MN 55902

10/21/2026

Two days of fall fun at Ronald McDonald House! 🍂🎃

Our Fall Fest was packed with pumpkin painting, cookie decorating, corn sensory bins, games, giant pumpkins, ice cream, s'mores in a cup and a cozy bonfire!

Along with our annual Farm to Table Dinner, families enjoyed two days of festivities, familiar fall traditions and time together away from the hospital.

A big thank you to everyone who helped make Fall Fest such a special celebration for our families!

10/20/2026

Each fall, one of our favorite traditions brings local food, familiar faces and a whole lot of care to the table. 🍂

Our Farm to Table Dinner began as a way to honor a generous donor and current volunteer who is a farmer himself. Forager Brewery helps us carry that tradition forward with a locally sourced meal, joined by friends from Cannon Valley Ranch and Wescott Orchard.

What started as a way to honor one special person has become a tradition that brings so many people together around the table.

Thank you to everyone who continues to make this evening so special for our families, year after year.

10/16/2026

IMPORTANT EVENT UPDATE: BURGERS & BREWS POSTPONED! Please follow the official event for event updates.

Burgers & Brews is happening TODAY on the Peace Plaza! Hosted by our friends at The Kahler Grand Hotel, the evening will feature local burgers and brews, live music, games and plenty of fun.

Plus, there’s an extra reason to come hungry—$2 from every ticket will support our families here at the Ronald McDonald House. ❤️

📍 Peace Plaza
⏰ 4–7 p.m.



https://conta.cc/4yBYHLI

Downtown Rochester Burger & B**r Tasting Event!

10/15/2026

52 years ago today, the very first Ronald McDonald House opened its doors. ❤️

Every October 15, Day of Change celebrates the Ronald McDonald House mission—and invites people around the world to rally around families by rounding up their purchase at McDonald’s, our founding and forever mission partner. A few cents at a time may seem small, but together, they help make so much possible for families.

Sometimes, you can see all of that come together in one moment. Our local McDonald’s friends recently brought Happy Meals to the Ronald McDonald House Family Room and spent time serving families—a space made possible by a community that believes in caring for families and keeping them close to the care their child needs.

Our mission. A community behind it. And our McDonald’s friends continuing to be there along the way. ❤️

That’s what Day of Change means to us.

Today, Round-Up at your local McDonald’s and be part of it.

10/15/2026

🚨 Our pantry shelves are running critically low, and we need your help!

We're currently OUT of several everyday food items that families rely on during their stays at Ronald McDonald House.

Our greatest needs include:

🥣 Easy meals: Instant oatmeal, mac and cheese, ramen, canned pasta, soups and ready-to-serve meals

🍎 Pantry staples: Peanut butter, jelly, pasta sauce, canned fruit and applesauce

🍿 Grab-and-go snacks: Granola bars, fruit cups, popcorn, chips, crackers and other individually packaged snacks

Can you help us restock? ❤️

If you're grocery shopping this week, please consider picking up a few extra items for our families. Donations can also be ordered online and shipped directly to the House!

📍 850 2nd Street SW, Rochester, MN 55902

Every donation helps us keep convenient food options available for families during their stay. Thank you!

10/13/2026

Our next Welcome Wednesday is October 21! Join us anytime between 8:30–10:30 a.m. for a tour, meet our team and see firsthand how our House supports families during their child’s medical journey.

📅 Wednesday, October 21
⏰ 8:30–10:30 a.m.
📍 Ronald McDonald House

Planning to join us? Let us know you’re coming: https://conta.cc/4ehXnFF

We’d love to show you around!

10/13/2026

Save the Date | Hearts & Diamonds Gala ❤️

We are pleased to announce that the Hearts & Diamonds Gala will return on Saturday, February 6, 2027.

Join us for an evening of generosity, celebration and shared commitment to supporting the children and families served by Ronald McDonald House.

We look forward to sharing exciting details about this year's Gala, including the unveiling of our new venue.

Please save the date and stay tuned for ticket information coming soon.

Learn more: https://heartsanddiamonds2027.auctria.events