SERVE at Home is a way for your family to spread kindness and help our community on your own, anytime, anywhere! We want to keep Austin volunteering all week long! Please RSVP on our calendar so we can let our non-profit partner know how many items to expect.

For this activity, you will work with your family at home to make activity kits for Ronald McDonald House. Families in area hospitals can grab a kit whenever they have a bit of downtime or are looking for a fun distraction.

You will need to provide the supplies for this activity. You can complete this activity on your own anytime during the month.

Activity Directions

You will need the following supplies:

• Gallon size ziplock bags
• Each kit should include 2-3 activities and craft supplies for one child, see below for suggestions of items to include.

Suggestions of activities/ items to include:

• Crayons
• Colored pencils
• Washable markers
• Sketch pad
• Puzzle or sudoku books
• Coloring books for kids or teens
• UNO cards or other card games
• Deck of cards
• Fidget spinner
• Travel size Play-Doh
• Please do not include chalk, bubbles, permanent markers, or paint

Please put kit materials inside of at least a one-gallon ziplock bag.

Write a note!

Include a positive message of encouragement inside each activity kit to brighten a family's day.

Examples include:

• I hope you have a wonderful day!
• You are the coolest!
• You are strong!
• Wishing you laughter and happiness!
• You rock!
• Sending you sunshine!
• Anything else fun, positive, and uplifting! You can write a joke or draw a picture.
• Please do not include notes referencing religion or health.

You can purchase supplies for and make as many kits as your family is able to donate. We recommend making 1 or 2 activity kit(s), but Ronald McDonald House would appreciate as many as you can put together.

Delivery Instructions:

For questions or to schedule a drop off, contact Ronald McDonald House at 512-472-9844 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Drop-Off Address: 1315 Barbara Jordan Blvd., Austin, TX 78723

Activity Requirements

• This activity is great for all ages!
• You will need to provide the supplies for this activity. You can complete this activity on your own anytime during the month.
• This activity is a part of our Family Volunteering program and designed to be a family experience. At least two family members, including at least one adult, are required to work alongside each other for these activities and experience volunteerism together.

SERVE at Home Activity Format Information

Our SERVE at Home activities are a way for your family to spread kindness and help our community at a time that suits your busy schedule! If you are new to this format of service, be sure to read all the details in the link before you RSVP. SERVE at Home activities are usually listed on our calendar at the end of each month, and they should be completed at your family's convenience during that month unless a more specific deadline is outlined in the activity requirements.

Once your family gets started, be sure to take pictures as your family works together on this project so we can certify your submission when you are done. The photos submitted should clearly demonstrate all volunteer’s engagement in the specified SERVE at Home activity and should not be reused at any time.

After you RSVP, we will send you a confirmation email that includes a link to our SERVE at Home form for submission of the photos and information needed to cerifty that your family has completed this activity. This form must be submitted within 7 days of this calendar listing to earn service hours credit in our system, and submissions received after the deadline will not be accepted. SERVE at Home hours are entered manually and often take to 2-3 weeks for process.

More About Our Partner

Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Texas provides lodging and support services for families with children in Central Texas Hospitals.