Families spend many hours waiting for their children to receive medical treatment. Each week, ENF hosts popular classes in knitting, sewing, jewelry making and nutrition. These programs are not only fun and educational, but provide a much needed support group amongst parents and families.

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These programs are sponsored by Wal-Mart as well as a generous grant from the MBE/UPS Foundation.
Unless stated otherwise, all classes are offered in the Ronald McDonald House.

Knitting, Sewing and Creating for Hope is one of our most popular programs and provides parents the opportunity for some much needed relaxation as they relate to each other and share stories. We offer jewelry making for moms and crafts for kids. Mondays from 9:00am to 11:00am and Thursdays from 11:00am to 1pm.
Knitting and Crocheting for Hope meets at the Rady Children's Hospital. Mondays from 11:00am to 1:00pm inside the NICU waiting area Tuesdays from 11:00am to 1:00pm at The Parents' Center in the Nelson Pavillion near entrance #9 Thursdays from 9:00am to 11:00am at The Parents' Center in the Nelson Pavillion near entrance #9
Emilio's Snack Bags In July 2009, ENF added a new program at Rady Children's Hospital. Each week 25 snack bags are delivered to the Hematology/Oncology infusion and treatment rooms. These bags contain water, low fat milk, fresh fruit, and whole grain crackers to serve children who often wait hours for treatment. Many parents with small children cannot leave their child's side. ENF snack bags provide a healthy alternative, to vending machine candy, cookies and soft drinks- this is just another way of ENF introducing healthy eating through Emilio's Snack Bags.