Our Family Room

The Ronald McDonald House® Family Room: Golisano Children’s at UK has welcomed families since 2009. Created as a place of comfort just steps away from a child’s care, our Family Room offers families and loved ones a quiet space to pause, rest, and regroup during long and emotionally demanding days at the hospital.

Open seven days a week from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., our Family Room is staffed by specially trained volunteers who help create a welcoming, supportive environment.

The Ronald McDonald House® Family Room: Golisano Children’s at UK
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Families visiting our Family Room have access to:

  • Comfortable seating and quiet areas for rest and reflection
  • Complimentary snacks, fresh Chef-made meals, bagged lunches & McDonald’s coffee
  • Books, magazines, and family-friendly entertainment
  • Toys, games, and creative activities for siblings
  • A supportive space to recharge without leaving the hospital
  • Toiletry kits, laundry packs and other necessities

Just steps from their child’s care, our Family Room gives families space to breathe, regroup, and keep showing up for their child with strength.

Lunches with Love

Lunches with Love is our in-hospital meal program designed to ease one more burden for families spending long days at the hospital. Prepared by volunteers, these grab-and-go lunches include a microwaveable entrée, snacks, fruit, and a drink, and are distributed out of our Ronald McDonald House Family Room: Golisano Children’s at UK.

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