The Ronald McDonald House program keeps families close together by providing housing, meals, transportation and a supportive environment for parents facing the most difficult times of their lives. Our other programs provide comforts of home to families in local hospitals. Your donation supports the families we help! Thank you!
R99
Nourish
Health & Family Room Support
Provides two nights’ toiletries & hygiene packs for parents staying in the House
R250
Ronald McDonald House
Provides two nights’ toiletries & hygiene packs for parents staying in the House
R500
Care
House Kitchen / Family Room
Provides two nights’ toiletries & hygiene packs for parents staying in the House
R1,000
Support
RMHC Accommodation
Provides two nights’ toiletries & hygiene packs for parents staying in the House
R5,000
Lactation Centre
Provides two nights’ toiletries & hygiene packs for parents staying in the House
R10,000+
Champion
Care Outreach
Provides two nights’ toiletries & hygiene packs for parents staying in the House
families supported annually.
meals served per month.
nights of accommodation provided.
volunteers making a difference.
Your contribution directly supports our programmes — from providing meals and accommodation for families to funding mobile healthcare services and NICU Lactation Centre operations.
Yes. You can allocate your donation to a specific programme (e.g., the House, Lactation Centre etc.) or let us use it where it’s needed most.
Yes. RMHC SA is a registered Public Benefit Organisation (PBO). We issue Section 18A tax certificates for qualifying donations.
Absolutely. We welcome donations of food, toiletries, toys, books, and other essentials. Visit our “Ways to Give” page for our current Wishlist.
We offer individual and group volunteer opportunities at the House, during events, or through corporate volunteer days.
Not necessarily — a caring spirit and willingness to help are the most important. Certain roles, like healthcare support, may require qualifications.
Yes. We encourage group volunteering and can tailor activities to your team’s size and skills
It’s a space within a hospital where families can rest, eat, and recharge without leaving the hospital grounds — keeping them close to theiår child’s bedside.
The Lactation Centre at Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital provides mothers of NICU babies with a safe, supportive environment to express breast milk, ensuring premature and critically ill babies receive optimal nutrition.
On average, RMHC SA supports 3,259 families annually through our House, Family Rooms, and Lactation Centre.
We track metrics like nights of accommodation provided, litres of breast milk expressed, healthcare screenings delivered, and volunteer hours contributed
You can download our most recent newsletter “The heartbeat” or on the “About Us” page or request a copy via email.
