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Snack Packs for Kids and Families
Duration
30 - 60-Minutes
How Often Is This Offered?
Daily
Age Range
- 3rd - 5th
- 6th - 8th
- High School
Help Required
Group
Description
Families and kids staying at a Ronald McDonald House are often on the go or at the hospital for long periods of time throughout the day. You can help make life a little easier by putting together individual bags filled with healthy, non-perishable snacks for families to take with them.
What's Needed To Complete
Granola and protein bars Snack-size crackers, pretzels and chips Snack-size cookies Snack-size trail mix, dried fruit and nuts Snack-size popcorn Fruit cups and fruit squeezes Pudding and jello cups Bottled water (8oz) Juice packs Any necessary utensils
Special Requirements
Make sure all items are unopened, non-perishable, and pre-packaged as individual snacks. Check for expiration dates! Please, no expired food
How It Makes A Difference
These packs allow families and kids to grab healthy, nutritious snacks when they are on the go or at the hospital for long days. Not having to worry about having food prepped every day saves money and allows families to spend more time with each other during a challenging chapter of their lives.
Instructions
Purchase supplies listed in the Items Needed section to make at least 50 snack bags. Assemble bags. Choose a Southern California Ronald McDonald House from the list below to donate your bags to, and either send or drop off the bags when ready. Be sure to let us know that you found this volunteer activity through Create the Change®and Create the Change® ® ® 2022. Kindly fill out https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfiE5nKz-cD-xfHNQtpOhCdJWvmnwaq8z1t5W7145WG8GFf0A/viewformthis Create the Change®impact form when you've completed the activity. Southern California Ronald McDonald Houses: Los Angeles Ronald McDonald House - 1250 Lyman Place, Los Angeles, CA 90029 Pasadena Ronald McDonald House - 763 South Pasadena Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91105 Orange County Ronald McDonald House (*Please call ahead to arrange a drop-off day and time 714-639-360) - 802 W. Culver Ave., Orange CA 92868 Inland Empire Ronald McDonald House - 11365 Anderson Street, Loma Linda, CA 92354
Location
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