Ronald McDonald House

During Lent this year the Epiphany School will partner with Ronald McDonald House
to host a Parents’ Pantry Program Food Drive.

The Ronald McDonald House provides a temporary home and cares for families from all over the country whose children are receiving treatment at New York City hospitals for pediatric cancer and other medically complex illnesses. These families rely on the donations made to the Parents’ Pantry for daily living.

Students can bring donations to their classrooms from Monday, March 2 – Wednesday, March 11.

Please see the list below to find out what types of items your grade is collecting.  

Toddler Twos, Nursery, & Pre-K: Dried Cereal
Suggestions:  dried cereal (Cheerios, Corn Flakes, Cinnamon Toast Crunch, Raisin Bran), oatmeal or other hot and cold cereals (individual packages), baby formula, baby food, & baby snacks (Please avoid cereals with dyes like Lucky Charms.)

Grades K & 1: Spices (in small bottles)
Suggestions:  salt, black pepper, red pepper, garlic powder, oregano, parsley, cinnamon sticks, curry seasoning, cilantro, paprika, cinnamon, basil, cumin, turmeric, ginger, mint, onion powder, minced or chopped onion, chili flakes, dill, coriander, dry mustard powder, clove

Grades 2 & 3 : Grains & Pasta
Suggestions:  quinoa, couscous, potato mixes, pasta, pasta sauce or spaghetti sauce, alfredo sauce, bread crumbs, rice (raw grains, bags, boxes), basmati, brown rice in small packages, macaroni and cheese boxes, pancake mix (small package) pancake syrup (small bottle), flour (2 lb only), sugar (2 lb only)

Grades 4 & 5: Condiments
Suggestions:  Soy sauce, BBQ sauce, ketchup (plastic, small bottle), mustard (plastic, small bottle), mayonnaise (plastic, small bottle), honey (small bottle), hot sauce, vanilla extract, non-stick spray, canola oil (8 oz), olive oil (8 oz), sunflower oil (8 oz), vegetable oil, salad dressing (variety) coffee ( K-cups preferred), tea bags (regular and herbal including chamomile, mint, and orange, individually wrapped), lemon juice, lime juice, other juices (in small, plastic bottles, boxes or pouches / 100% juice only), jelly or jam (non-breakable, small containers), hot chocolate mix (single servings), carnation milk

Grades 6 & 7: Snacks (all individually packaged/snack size/one serving size)
Suggestions:  Dried fruit, fruit snacks, Rice Krispy treats, cookies, granola bars, crackers, trail mix, nuts, seeds, popcorn, potato chips, corn chips, pretzels, apple sauce (non-breakable containers), raisins, pudding (non-refrigerated), peanut butter, nutella

Grade 8: Sauces, Canned Goods & Additional Items
Suggestions:  soup broth (in waxed covered boxes only), dried beans or peas for soup, dried soups, Individual portion canned soups, individual portion packages of tuna, salmon, and sardines, brown sugar, Splenda, Equal, microwaveable rice, canned fruit, boxed mashed potatoes, canned vegetables, taco shells, Rice-A-Roni

All donations must be new, in well-sealed packages, and shelf-stable, not requiring refrigeration for storage.
Organic products are preferred but not required.

Drop off donations in your classroom Monday, March 2- Wednesday, March 11, 2026