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Ronald McDonald House Bay Area (U.S.) - Serve More Families, Better (Local) Award

The Serve More Families, Better (Local) Award recognizes the commitment to enriching the family experience by identifying and addressing the unique local needs of families all along their child’s healthcare journey. 2024 finalists and winners were vetted and chosen by their peers.

After a two-year local impact study revealing that food insecurity for caregivers in the hospital setting is an underrecognized crisis, Ronald McDonald House Bay Area sought ways to address the crisis. With jobs on hold and lives upended, far too many parents and caregivers struggle to afford or access food during hospital stays that can last weeks or months.
The Ronald McDonald House Bay Area Feed the Love In-Hospital Meal Program brings the comfort and support of a traditional House-based meal program to a broader audience of families and caregivers directly in the hospital. The program is built around catering partnerships where nutritious hot meals are prepared offsite and delivered to the hospital. Ronald McDonald House Bay Area staff and volunteers distribute the meals to families - even if dedicated Family Room space within the hospital is not available.
Enabled by research and built on collaboration, the Feed the Love In-hospital Meal Program exemplifies the Ronald McDonald Housevision for a world where every family has what they need to ensure the best outcomes for their children.

Serving More Families, Better (Local Programs) Award - Finalists
Ronald McDonald House France  - The Parenting Workshops
Ronald McDonald House Netherlands  - The Dutch Holiday Houses
Ronald McDonald House Portugal - Much More than a Playroom!
Ronald McDonald House Uruguay - Caring for Yourself is Loving Yourself