At Ronald McDonald House® Lexington, we believe small acts of kindness can create meaningful impact. Our Pop Tab Program is a simple, hands-on way for individuals, schools, businesses, and community groups to support families – one pop tab at a time.
Last year alone, our community donated more than 3,000 pounds of pop tabs – that’s approximately three MILLION tabs – collected with care. Each tab represents a small, thoughtful choice to support families staying at our House, and together those moments create a meaningful impact.
Hosting a pop tab drive is easy, fun, and accessible for all ages. Simply choose a sturdy, wide-mouth container (please avoid milk jugs or water bottles) and begin collecting tabs from canned beverages. Turn it into a classroom challenge, office competition, or neighborhood effort to build excitement. When you’re ready, you can drop your tabs off at Ronald McDonald House Lexington or recycle them locally and donate the proceeds to support our mission.
Twice each year, Ronald McDonald House Lexington hosts Pop Tab Palooza at our House, inviting our community to “Pop It & Drop It” by bringing the tabs they’ve collected and joining us for a fun, free, family-friendly event. Pop Tab Palooza is proudly sponsored by Cohen Recycling and Big Blue Junk Removal, our partners who help us haul and recycle millions of pop tabs each year.
Supporters drop their pop tabs into our oversized collection boxes while enjoying food, family-friendly activities, giveaways, and guided tours of the House. It’s a joyful way to see firsthand how something small, like a pop tab, can add up to meaningful support for families.
Also, thanks to our recycling partner Cohen Recycling, all pop tabs collected during these events are matched – doubling the impact of your donation.Together, we turn everyday aluminum into comfort and care for families when they need it most.
Upcoming Dates:
● Thursday, April 16 from 3 to 6 pm
● September/October date TBD
Pop by (pun intended), bring your tabs, invite your friends, and help us celebrate the power of small things adding up.
