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Minnesota United FC is proud to continue its Pop It and Drop It donation drive in partnership with Ronald McDonald House Charities, Upper Midwest (RMHC-UM). Originally launched during the 2024 season, this initiative makes Allianz Field the only stadium in the world to implement a year-round, stadium-wide pop tab collection program.

Fans attending matches at Allianz Field in Saint Paul are encouraged to pop the tabs off canned beverages and other aluminum products and drop them in collection bins placed throughout the stadium. These pop tabs—made from high-quality, pure aluminum—are surprisingly valuable and have raised more than $819,000 for RMHC-UM over the past 30 years, generating between $20,000 and $25,000 annually.

The need is real and ongoing. In 2024, RMHC-UM provided free lodging, meals, essential supplies, and supportive programming to over 5,000 families facing a child’s health crisis. “We never charge for our services,” said RMHC-UM President & CEO Jill Evenocheck. “This program helps us continue offering a home away from home, so families can focus on healing—not logistics or finances.”

• Start a Collection at Home, Work, or School: Place a collection container in a central location—any type of container will do!
• When Full: Bring your pop-tabs to any MNUFC home games OR drop off your collected pop tabs at RMHC-UM’s administrative offices, located at 621 Oak Street SE, Minneapolis, MN 55414 (9 a.m. – 5 p.m. on weekdays).
• Want Something Cute & Reusable? RMHC-UM also offers small pop tab collection houses. You can order up to 20 for free, with a $20 donation for every additional 20 requested.

Whether you're collecting tabs from soda, soup, pet food, or even tennis ball containers, every little bit adds up. Together, with the power of Allianz Field and the passion of Minnesota United fans, we’re proving that small actions can create massive impact.

About RMHC-UM

Ronald McDonald House Charities, Upper Midwest is a 501 (c) (3) organization that provides a comfortable and caring home away from home that supports keeping families together and reduces stress during a child’s serious illness. Based in Minneapolis, the organization operates five locations in Minnesota and served 5,770 families in 2023. Additional information can be found at https://www.rmhc-uppermidwest.org/