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The Ronald McDonald House of the Red River Valley is 100% donation and grant funded. That’s why your gift is so important. Donations of money, products, and services are greatly needed.

Donation Options

Online - Make a secure online donation using your credit card.
Mail - Send your check or money order to 1330 18th Ave S, Fargo, ND 58103.
Phone - Call in your donation using a credit card at 701-232-3980.
Visit - Drop by our office between 9 am and 5 pm, Monday through Friday.

All Donations Are Tax-Deductable

Make a Memorial or Tribute: A donation to the Ronald McDonald House in memory or honor of someone is a wonderful way to support the families and children of the Ronald McDonald House while acknowledging the loss of a loved one, sending Birthday greetings, get well wishes or recognizing a special occasion. To make a memorial/tribute online, please visit our Donate Online page.

Help Us Fill Our Pantry: We always keep our pantries stocked for the 12 families staying with us each night. Food, cleaning supplies and paper towels are always needed. For other items, please look at our Wishlist.

Spare Change: McDonald’s features donation boxes at all restaurant locations. Spare change that is collected in these boxes equates to nearly $60,000 yearly for our chapter.

Planned Giving: Planned giving allows you to incorporate charitable intentions into our long-term financial planning. Whether we receive your gift now or later,you can benefit immediately with substantial tax savings, retirement income and/or a more convenient asset transfer to heirs. Please contact Jill Christopher at 701-232-3980 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it if you are interested in planning a future gift.

Endowment Giving: An endowment fund is a donation which is invested by Ronald McDonald House Charities, Upper Midwest. Its principle remains intact, while the earning supports our charitable efforts. The fund can be directed to support specific activities (such as operating support for our house) or to preserve a program (such as the School). Please contact Jill Christopher at 701-232-3980 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it if you are interested in creating an endowment.

Stock Donations: Gifts of securities which have gone up in value since their purchase can provide additional benefits allowing you to receive a charitable income tax deduction and avoid capital gains tax. Physical and electronic transfers are available. Please contact Jill Christopher at 701-232-3980 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it if you are interested in donating stock.