$20,000 grant to support Ronald McDonald House kitchen

PRINCE GEORGE – The Ronald McDonald House at the University Hospital of Northern British Columbia (UHNBC) will soon be seeing upgrades to its kitchen, thanks to a partnership between the Prince George Community Foundation and the Rotary Club of Prince George Downtown. This partnership will see the Community Foundation grant $20,000 to the Ronald McDonald House to upgrade and renovate its kitchen.

“This is exactly the kind of project that reflects the heart of our community. When families are facing some of their most difficult moments, access to simple comforts, like a proper meal or a welcoming place to sit together, can make a meaningful difference. We’re proud to partner with Rotary to help make that possible.,” said the Community Foundation’s Executive Director Rae-Ann Noonan.

“(The kitchen) needs a whole bunch of renovations to make it more accessible, and it currently doesn’t have an oven for people to cook and use, so that will be great,” she added.

The Ronald McDonald House gives families a chance to stay with their children when their children are in the hospital, keeping families together during challenging times. However, both the Community Foundation and the Rotary Club say the current kitchen facilities are limited, so the $20,000 worth of upgrades will introduce modern appliances, improved workspace, and a more functional layout.