The Hershey House is one of over 282 Ronald McDonald Houses worldwide. The House provides comfort, support, and rest for families of seriously ill children in a compassionate and cozy, home-like environment. Each year the House serves over 1,000 out-of-town families whose children are patients at Penn State Hershey Children’s Hospital. We help keep families together when they need each other the most. Stays at the Hershey Ronald McDonald House are completely free-of-charge. 

Opened in 1984 by a group of concerned physicians, community members and McDonald’s Owner/Operators, each night the House provides bedrooms with private baths for up to 21 families. Guests share a living room, family room, Internet access, a full kitchen, dining room, outdoor playground, and laundry rooms.  Within the House, families who are often under severe stress, receive caring support from volunteers and from fellow guests.