Ways to Give - Ronald McDonald House® Greater Chattanooga

Every Gift Makes a Difference

Supporting Ronald McDonald House Greater Chattanooga goes beyond making a financial contribution. From donating everyday essentials to collecting pop tabs or giving products and services, there are many meaningful ways to help create a comfortable, welcoming environment for families with hospitalized children.

Whether you're an individual, family, school, church, or local business, your generosity helps us continue providing comfort, care, and hope when it's needed most.

Choose a Way to Help

Wish Lists

Twenty-eight families call the Ronald McDonald House Greater Chattanooga home each night, and thousands more visit the Ronald McDonald House Family Room each year.

Donations of everyday household items help us create a comfortable, welcoming environment for every family we serve.

You can drop off wish list donations at:

Ronald McDonald House Greater Chattanooga
200 Central Avenue
Chattanooga, TN 37403

Donation Hours:
10:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m., seven days a week

Be sure to follow us on Facebook and Instagram for Wish List Wednesday, where we share our greatest current needs.

In-Kind Gifts

In-kind donations help us stretch every donated dollar even further. Whether you're donating office supplies, food, printing services, event materials, or professional expertise, your generosity supports our mission and helps make our fundraising efforts even more successful.

We welcome conversations with businesses and organizations interested in donating products or services.

Pop Tabs & Aluminum Cans

Collecting pop tabs and aluminum cans is an easy way for individuals, schools, churches, businesses, and community groups to support Ronald McDonald House Greater Chattanooga while learning about the importance of giving back.

Every donation helps raise awareness of our mission and contributes to our fundraising efforts.

What You Need to Know

• We Accept Both
  We gladly accept both pop tabs and aluminum cans, which are recycled through our local recycling partner to help raise funds for Ronald McDonald House Greater Chattanooga.

• Easy Drop-Off
  Bring your pop tabs and aluminum cans to the Ronald McDonald House Greater Chattanooga at 200 Central Avenue, Chattanooga, TN between 10:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m., seven days a week.

• Collection Boxes Available
  Need a collection box? We're happy to provide one upon request, or you're welcome to create your own collection container.

• Tax Information
  Pop tab and aluminum can donations help support our mission but are not tax-deductible.

Looking for Other Ways to Give?

If you're interested in making a financial gift, there are several additional ways to support Ronald McDonald House Greater Chattanooga.

Honor or Memorial Gifts

Celebrate the life of a loved one or recognize someone special by making a gift in their honor or memory. Upon request, we can notify the individual or the family of your thoughtful contribution.

Matching Gifts

Many employers offer matching gift programs that can double—or even triple—the impact of your donation. Check with your employer to see if your gift qualifies.

Recurring Giving

Monthly and quarterly gifts provide dependable support that helps us care for families every day of the year.

Questions About Ways to Give?

Whether you're organizing a wish list drive, donating products or services, or collecting pop tabs, we'd love to help you get started.

For more information on ways to make a personal gift, or to include Ronald McDonald House Greater Chattanooga in your estate plans, please contact Jennifer McAfee, Chief Advancement Officer at 423.719.0729 or [email protected]