
How One Young Fundraiser Made a Difference
After learning about Ronald McDonald House, Desi organized a bake sale at his school and raised $312 entirely on his own. He also collected and donated three large bags of
Collecting aluminum pop tabs is a fun and easy way to support the families staying at the Ronald McDonald Houses. Tabs are recycled, and the funds help families right here in DC.
100% of the money we earn helps families stay at our Ronald McDonald Houses.
Pull tabs are easy to collect and store, and are less messy than collecting entire cans. Not to mention, there is more concentrated aluminum in Pull Tabs than in the cans, so we can get more money for something a lot smaller.
No need for any special containers, you can use everyday items as long as they’re sturdy, including:
Place your collection container in a visible spot that people visit often.
Get your friends, family, and community involved! If you’d like some free resources to share, contact [email protected]
You can also use our free flyer to get the word out.
Drop off your pop tabs at one of the Ronald McDonald Houses.
Here are some tips for a successful collection
Once you’re ready to drop off your tabs, we accept pop tab donations at both our Northern. Click below to set up a donation drop-off time.
Have you had a fun time collecting pop tabs? Share your story and encourage others to get involved and help families stay close during difficult times. Use the link below to be featured as one of our pop tab ambassadors.

After learning about Ronald McDonald House, Desi organized a bake sale at his school and raised $312 entirely on his own. He also collected and donated three large bags of