Ronald McDonald House Northland
Located in downtown Duluth
Since opening in February 2021, this beautiful five-bedroom facility has given families with seriously ill and injured children a place to relax and regroup, just steps away from Essentia Health’s Duluth campus. Like our four Twin Cities locations, RMH Northland offers a caring and comfortable home-away-from-home to families navigating a child’s health crisis.
Make a donation now to support familiesFamilies are never charged for our services, so we rely on community support to enable us to offer complimentary lodging, meals and more.
RMH Northland features:
- A welcoming reception area where staff check-in families
- Five private guest rooms with ensuite bathrooms
- Three complimentary meals each day, plus snacks and refreshments
- A cozy and comfortable lounge
- Laundry facilities with commercial grade appliances
- All pediatric inpatient families at Essentia Health have access to the House for day use.
- Overnight sleeping rooms are determined by patient acuity and require a Social Work referral.
 
 
Ways to Support
Donation Drives
Community groups, teams, classrooms, faith groups and civic organizations that collect essential items, like pantry staples and household goods, make a big impact on our everyday operations – and we have all the tips and tools to make your donation drive a success! Email Kelly Hegi or call 612.238.8101 to get started.
Pop Tabs
The pop tab program originated in Minnesota, and it continues to be one of our top fundraisers. Supporters are encouraged to collect tabs from pop cans, soup cans, pet food containers – anything with an aluminum tab.
Amazon Smile Wish List
One of the easiest way to support RMH Northland is to place an order from our Amazon Smile Wishlist, featuring high-need items that are shipped directly to the House. If you’d prefer to shop local, we can always use the following items.
- Dairy: Butter, cheese (block & shredded), shelf-stable milk, liquid eggs
- Snacks: Beef jerky, jerky & cheese combo packs, granola bars, fruit leathers
- Beverages: Juice boxes, sparkling water, sports drinks
- Pasta sauce: Alfredo and tomato
Contact
Welcome Desk: 218.576.0865
Location
RMH Northland is located on Duluth Essentia’s campus on the corner of 3rd Street and 5th Ave East.
MAILING ADDRESS
Attn: House Manager (or specific)
Ronald McDonald House Northland
4505 W Superior St.
Duluth, MN 55806
PHYSICAL ADDRESS
Ronald McDonald House Northland
503 E. 3rd Street – 4th Floor
Duluth, MN 55805
Northland Donation & Pop Tab Drop Times
We welcome drop-offs daily from 11:00am–1:00pm and 6:00–8:00pmPlease email us if special arrangements are needed.
Parking
RMH Northland has quick and convenient parking for families, volunteers, and donors. To access the parking lot: RMH way-finding signs are located on 5th Avenue and lead into the alleyway where you will find the entrance to the RMH lot. Donors may use the temporary 15–minute parking stall closest to the lobby entrance ramp. Parking meters are also available along 3rd Street and 5th Avenue.Volunteer
Our onsite opportunities are currently paused for the safety of our families, but we have a variety of ways you can support the House from home. MORE INFO
CONTACT / Paula Broschofsky, Program Manager / Email / 218.576.0866
RMH Northland in the News
Ronald McDonald House Northland Celebrating 1st Anniversary - Fox21Online (kbjr6.com)
Decade-long Grandma's charity runner raises funds for Ronald McDonald House (kbjr6.com)
Life 97.3 Interview with the first family to utilize RMH Northland
Two Harbors Legion Donates Year's Worth of Pop Tabs to Ronald McDonald House - Fox21 Online
Veterans show support for Ronald McDonald House through pop-top drop | www.WDIO.com