MILWAUKEE - It's that time of the year! Shamrock shakes are back at McDonald's and with this tradition comes an important charity component that benefits Ronald McDonald House Charities Eastern Wisconsin.

Ronald McDonald House Charities Eastern Wisconsin has been keeping families close together when their children are receiving medical treatment at local hospitals.

From March 11th till the 17th, $.25 from each McCafe Shamrock Shake or the new Chocolate Shamrock Shake will go toward keeping families close this spring. 

“Every year, the Shamrock Shake is such a hit in Milwaukee, and we are very excited to share the new extension of Chocolate Shamrock with our customers and give back to the Ronald McDonald House Charities Eastern Wisconsin,” said Marshall Chay, McDonald’s operator and Ronald McDonald House board member.