Some mornings in our House are early. Really early.
Families with a child in hospital often wake before dawn so they can be by their child’s side. In those moments, breakfast and snacks matter – but they’re easy to miss.
That’s why we created Grab & Go Family Packs – practical bags filled with nutritious breakfast items and snacks that families can take with them as they move between the House and the hospital.
A simple thing, but it makes a real difference to a family’s day.
Grab & Go Family Packs are ready to eat, wholesome bags of food designed to help parents start the day with something in their stomach, no fuss, no preparation needed.
Each pack contains portable, nourishing items such as fruit, snack bars, porridge pots and drinks. Quick fuel for families rushing between the hospital ward and the rest of their day.
Parents and caregivers who are up early to be with their child. When families are focused on what matters most, being together, something as small as breakfast can make a real difference.
Grab & Go Family Packs is a flexible volunteer option that works really well for teams or groups who want a practical, hands-on activity that benefits families straight away.
Gather your group in your workplace or community space and pack the bags together. It’s a great way to work as a unit, do something worthwhile and contribute to families’ daily life.
If you’d prefer to organise a drive, you can ask colleagues, friends or classmates to donate grab-and-go items from our wish list – then bring them to the House to be packed.
Many teams pair their bag packing with a fundraising event – like a bake sale, coffee morning or dress-down day – and use the funds to buy items from the wish list.
A member of our team can join your group in person or online to explain the Grab & Go Family Packs initiative, why it matters and how your effort helps families.
Volunteers pack bags with energy and purpose. It’s practical work that feels good and results in something immediate – bags ready for families the next morning.
If you’re up for it, a small group from your team can deliver the finished packs to Ronald McDonald House Ireland and see the impact firsthand.
Grab & Go Family Packs are simple, but they solve a real everyday problem.
They mean that when a parent has been awake since before sunrise, they don’t also have to worry about food. They can spend more time with their child. They can move between House and hospital with one less thing on their mind.
That’s practical support that matters.
Become a Grab & Go Volunteer
Bring your energy, your team or your community and help us support families in a real and immediate way.
Chat to Louise About Grab & Go
Louise Quail – [email protected]
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