McDonald’s, Community Give Back to Essentia Health NICU Families

Local McDonald’s restaurants and the community came together to make the holidays a little brighter for families at Essentia Health’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. 

For the past month, Northland McDonald’s restaurants took part in the “Giving Tree” event. 

The event collected much needed items for families staying in the NICU. 

Everything from diapers, to laundry detergent, to gas cards and restaurant gift cards were donated. 

“The community really got the word out and rallied around us, St. Mary’s and Essentia Health, and the NICU. We are just so shocked and we can’t wait for next year. We want it to be even bigger next year,” said Amanda Klinefelter, McDonald’s Advertising and promotions Manager. 

This is the first year McDonald’s has teamed up with Essentia for the “Giving Tree” event.