Supporting Ronald McDonald House

We take our Corporate Social Responsibilities really seriously, so aim to regularly give back to local and regional initiatives. As well as supporting Snoezelan and the Worcestershire Wildlife Trust, the team at OCM are also supporting Ronald McDonald House from 2024.

We're heading up to Birmingham on Thursday 28th November and would like to take a box or two of donations for their cupboards. If you would like to donate, please drop the goodies (from the list below) to us at OCM HQ in Pershore:

Donation cupboards:

Tinned tuna

Tinned corned beef

Tinned Ham

Jars of hot dogs

Tea

Coffee

Sugar

Microwave rice

Small packets of rice

Small packets of pasta

Tinned spaghe􀆫, beans, and tomatoes

Salt, pepper, and gravy.

Household Essen􀆟als

Kitchen rolls

Foil

Toilet rolls

Washing up liquid

Laundry powder – non bio

Floor cleaner (no lavender products)

Clear refuse sacks

Scourers

Pedal bin liners

Duracell AA and C ba􀆩eries

Air fresheners

Most families start their journey with a devastating diagnosis, with little or no time to prepare before they leave everything behind and travel miles from home to start their child’s treatment. During this terrifying time, a parent’s focus is on their child, without a thought for themselves and
not wanting to leave their side in case they miss an important update or health professional treating their child. Providing care packs to help alleviate an element of worry is just a small way we can help families. Care packs can consist of either snacks, toiletries, or activities for much
needed family time together.

Families often arrive at our House with just the items of clothing they are wearing. Providing essential toiletries to help families settle. Recommended items for a toiletry pack:
Toothbrush and toothpaste
Deodorant
Shampoo
Conditioner
Soap/body wash
Facewipes
Razor and small shaving foam

Snack Packs
Snack packs provide families with healthy snacks, drink, and fruit to grab on their way to the
hospital to snack on throughout the day. Recommended items to make a snack pack:
Paper bag decorated brightly with an empowering message. Packet of crisps/savoury snack/rice cakes
Cereal bar/ protein bar
Porridge pot
Sweet fruit based treat
Carton of fruit juice

Childrens activity packs
Time in hospital can be really difficult as a child being treated in hospital or as a sibling. Children’s activity packs can help provide much needed family time together either in our Houses or at a childs bedside. Recommended items include:
‘Uno’ or similar family focused card game
Puzzle book/ colouring book
Colouring pencils
Fidget toy