Ronald McDonald House Long Island keeps Queens families close when children need hospital care most.
When a child is hospitalized at a nearby medical center, the last thing a family should worry about is where to sleep. Ronald McDonald House Long Island, located at 267-07 76th Ave in Queens, solves that problem directly: families stay just minutes from their child's bedside, at little or no cost, for as long as treatment requires.
The House earned a 4.9-star rating across 216 reviews, a number that speaks louder than any award. Families describe the staff and volunteers as genuinely warm, the shared spaces as calming, and the experience of cooking a meal in a real kitchen, not a hospital cafeteria, as unexpectedly healing. Volunteers regularly organize home-cooked dinners, holiday celebrations, and small moments of normalcy that mean everything during frightening times.
Every room, every shared meal, and every fundraising dollar directly reduces the distance between a sick child and the people who love them most. This is not a hotel. It is a community built around one of the hardest experiences a family can face, and it shows in everything from the front door to the family room.
Ronald McDonald House Long Island provides temporary lodging for families of children receiving medical treatment at nearby hospitals in the Queens and Long Island region. Families have access to fully equipped shared kitchens, private bedrooms, laundry facilities, and common living areas designed to feel like a real home rather than a waiting room.
Beyond a place to sleep, the House offers community programming including volunteer-prepared meals, family activity nights, and emotional support resources that help caregivers recharge. A dedicated staff coordinates with hospital social workers to ensure families are connected to the House as quickly as possible after a child's admission.
For those who want to give back, the House welcomes meal sponsorships, supply donations, volunteer shifts, and financial contributions. Every resource donated translates directly into nights a family does not have to choose between being present for their child and paying for lodging.
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“Just amazing. Staying here helped with traveling so I can see my niece while admitted at CCMC for close to 2 months. Thank you!”
— Sweet Never Bitter
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Families of children receiving treatment at nearby hospitals are eligible. A hospital social worker or care team member typically makes the referral. Eligibility is based on the child's medical need and proximity to the House, not family income.
The House operates on a low or no-cost model. Families are asked to contribute only what they can afford. No family is turned away due to inability to pay, thanks to donor and volunteer support.
The best first step is to ask your child's hospital social worker or care coordinator to contact the House on your behalf. You can also reach out directly through the Ronald McDonald House Charities website to start the process.
Families may stay for the duration of their child's treatment, whether that is a few days or several months. The goal is to keep families close to their child for as long as medically necessary.
Yes. The House relies on community volunteers for meal preparation, special events, and day-to-day support. Monetary donations, supply drives, and meal sponsorships are always welcomed. Visit the Ronald McDonald House Charities website for current needs.
Families have access to private bedrooms, shared kitchens stocked with donated food, laundry facilities, common living and dining areas, and Wi-Fi. The environment is designed to feel as close to a normal home as possible.
The House is located at 267-07 76th Ave in Queens, NY 11040, positioned near major pediatric and children's hospital facilities serving the Queens and Long Island region.
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