Opened in 1979, Ronald McDonald House at Stanford is a temporary home for families with critically ill children who are receiving specialized treatment at Lucile Packard Children's Hospital. The House can accommodate 47 families in private rooms with baths. There are communal cooking and dining facilities, and a wide variety of amenities and programs onsite to help provide a supportive environment to families going through a challenging time. The House welcomes donations and volunteers, and refers you to its website for more information on how to contribute.