Straw Propeller Gourmet Foods recently announced a partnership with Ronald McDonald House Charities throughout Oregon. The woman-owned company based in Redmond plans to donate a year’s worth of its gourmet Oatmeal in a cup to Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Oregon and its Ronald McDonald House in Bend as well as the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Oregon and Southwest Washington, and their Ronald McDonald Houses in East and West Portland. 
Straw Propeller will send 72 cups of Oatmeal each month to the three Ronald McDonald House locations for families who are using the house as a home away from home while relatives receive treatment in local hospitals.
“We are extremely passionate about the work Ronald McDonald House Charities does for families in need,” said Patricia Bartelson, owner of Straw Propeller Gourmet Foods. “We want to offer these individuals something healthy and delicious to comfort them during such a difficult time in their lives.”
The two-year old, gourmet food company that distributes its Oatmeal and Muesli to retailers nationwide, in Canada, Guam and the United Arab Emirates is known for its distinctive flavors with ingredients like curry, cherry, chia and peanut butter chips. “We were thrilled when Patricia Bartelson approached us about donating Oatmeal to Ronald McDonald Houses throughout Oregon,” said Kristy Krugh, the executive director of Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Oregon. “We are passionate about providing an experience that is as comfortable as possible for our guests and offering Straw Propeller Oatmeal is like serving them up a little cup of happiness.”
Straw Propeller Gourmet Foods
Straw Propeller Gourmet Foods began in 2011 when Tony and Patricia Bartelson and their two boys decided to share their homemade oatmeal recipes with the world. As an active family on the go and with food allergies to deal with, oatmeal had always been a staple in their house. They loved creating new flavors to take camping, hiking and to soccer games or wherever their next adventure led them. Tony started his manufacturing career in the cereal industry, and Patricia is a Registered Nurse. Together they combined their work experience and creative food style to bring this innovative, gourmet oatmeal to the marketplace. Straw Propeller Gourmet Foods uses fresh, real food ingredients combining them to give you anything but typical, predictable flavors. Straw Propeller Gourmet Foods is available at retailers nationwide and online. Please visit www.strawpropellergourmetfoods.com to learn more.
Ronald McDonald House Charities – Central Oregon
Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Oregon supports children and families in Central and Eastern Oregon through its cornerstone program the Ronald McDonald House, a home away from home for families of pediatric patients who travel to Bend for medical treatment. The Charity also supports programs that directly improve the health and well-being of children and families in the communities of Central and Eastern Oregon.
The Ronald McDonald Houses in Portland and Bend, Oregon provide a “home away from home” for families who must travel to reach medical treatment for their ill or injured child. The House That Love Built™ provides overnight lodging as well as many home amenities, like common cooking, laundry, play, and eating spaces, at no cost to families and without regard to their insurance or income levels. The result? Families cope better and children heal faster.
To learn more about how you can support the Ronald McDonald House nearest you, in Portland, Oregon visit www.rmhcoregon.org. For Central Oregon, visit www.rmhcofcentraloregon.org.
