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Eligibility

In order to stay at the Ronald McDonald House, families must live at least 60 miles outside the Minneapolis/St. Paul area, have a child age 19 or under with a life-threatening illness and receive a referral from a hospital social worker.

About Our Rooms
The Ronald McDonald House of the Twin Cities has 48 rooms. All rooms are slightly different and are meant to accommodate families' varying needs.  Each room includes a private bathroom, small refrigerator, air conditioning, private phone line, TV, DVD player and varying combinations of double beds, bunk beds and sleeper sofas.

Kitchen Facilities
Each family living at the Ronald McDonald House has access to kitchen facilities. Stoves, refrigerators, freezers, microwaves, cooking utensils and dishes are available. Through our Cooks for Kids program, volunteer groups from the community sign up to cook and serve evening meals for the families.

What is Provided
You'll need very little for your stay at the Ronald McDonald House.
We provide:
  • food supplies
  • bed linens
  • towels 
  • paper products 
  • cleaning supplies 
  • videos
  • some children’s toys 
  • cooking supplies (pots, pans, coffee makers and coffee, utensils) 
Parking
The Ronald McDonald House has two parking lots where families can park their cars. Upon check-in, families will be issued a parking pass that must be displayed from their car’s rear view mirror.

Cost

The cost is $15 per night, if you are financially able. Payments can be made weekly, monthly, or at the conclusion of your stay. You can also be billed following your stay.

If you would like to speak with a House Manager for further information about staying at the Ronald McDonald House of the Twin Cities, please email us at lodging@rmhc-um.org or call 612.805.3467.

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Ronald McDonald House Charities, Upper Midwest
818 Fulton Street SE | Minneapolis, MN 55414
612.331.5752