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Currently Accepted Donation Items

We keep close tabs on the stock in our Resource Center. To manage and distribute these resources wisely, it’s important that donors follow these items. If you have a donation that does not fit these criteria, please email us for more information.

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High Needs List 
(These are the items that we are currently out of or are running low on)

  • Brownie mix
  • Canned/boxed potatoes
  • Menstrual pads
  • Pancake/muffin mix
  • Baby puffs, rice rusks, teething biscuits, toddler meals
  • Toilet Paper
  • Bandaids and Ointments
  • Size 4, 5, 6, and 7 diapers 
  • Children’s snowpants, boots, and mittens/gloves
  • Youth size 12, 14, 16, and 18 clothing 

Not Accepting

  • Due to an overwhelming response to our request for winter coats, we are pausing winter coats and will update this list when we are accepting them again. (We WILL accept children’s boots, gloves/mittens, and snow pants)
  • Winter Hats
  • We are not currently accepting infant size newborn, 0-3 month, 3-6 month, or 6 month clothing at this time. We will update this list when we are accepting those sizes again. 
  • “Play quality” or out of date/vintage clothing
  • Stuffed animals or plush toys
  • Adult clothing
  • Toys larger than “handheld” size (we do accept children’s games and puzzles with all pieces)
  • Bedding that is larger than crib size
  • Large baby equipment

 

    Currently Accepted Donations
    (These are all of the items we are currently accepting at our Resource Center. Donors will be expected to wait while we do a brief spot-check of the items they are donating.)

    Nonperishable Food Items

    • Cereal
    • Canned fruit
    • Canned meat
    • Canned vegetables
    • Canned soups and meals (meals like ravioli, spaghetti Os, etc)
    • Baking and cooking items (oil, sugar, flour, brown sugar, baking soda, baking powder, spices, baking mixes, chocolate chips, etc)
    • Breakfast items (cereal, pancake mix, poptarts, cereal bars, muffin mixes, biscut mixes, oatmeal, etc)
    • Macaroni and cheese
    • Pasta, pasta sauce, pasta meals (Knorr Sides, Hamburger Helper, etc)
    • Condiments
    • Beans (canned or bags of dry beans)
    • Rice and potatoes (boxes or pouches)
    • Snacks
    • Gluten free foods 
    • Juice boxes or bags (ie: Capri sun, Kool-Aid Jammers, etc)
    • Full-sized juice bottles/jugs
    • Coffee/tea
    • Drink mixes
    • Baby snacks (puffs, teething biscuits/crackers/cookies)
    • Baby food
    • Unopened, not-expired baby formula
    • Restaurant/fast food condiment packets

    Personal Care Items
    (No isopropyl alcohol, razors, or medication)

    • Shampoo
    • Conditioner
    • Body wash
    • Face wash
    • Lotion
    • Shaving cream/gel
    • Sunscreen
    • New makeup
    • Bath bombs
    • Face masks
    • Toothpaste
    • Bandaids
    • First aid ointment and creams
    • Diaper rash cream
    • Instant cold/hot packs
    • New nail clippers
    • New baby care sets (brush, comb, nail clipper)
    • New hair brushes/combs
    • Menstrual products
    • Incontinence pads and briefs
    • Postpartum supplies (new unopened sprays, pads, hospital underwear, etc)
    • Disposable and reusable breast pads

    Household Items

    • Cleaning supplies (all purpose cleaner, glass cleaner, floor cleaner, cleaning wipes, toilet bowl cleaner, shower cleaner, dish soap, dishwasher soap, etc.)
    • Hand soap
    • Paper products (paper towels, toilet paper, Kleenex)
    • Laundry products (soap, dryer sheets, pods, etc.)
    • Food storage items (plastic wrap, tin foil, wax paper, parchment paper, sandwich bags, etc.)
    • Trash bags

    Children’s Items
    (Clothing must be new or in excellent condition and clean and free from stains, rips and holes. We do not accept vintage/old/out of style clothing. As a reminder – we believe in donations with dignity.) 

    • Clean snowpants, mittens, gloves, and snow boots
    • 9 month to youth size 18/20 clothing (all seasons – preference to fall/winter clothing)
    • Infant and children’s size socks
    • Children’s underwear
    • New or very gently used children’s shoes and boots
    • Swaddles and sleep sacks (cannot be weighted)
    • Cloth diapers, covers, and wet bags – with good elastic and no smells/stains
    • Youth training and youth sports bras
    • Reusable training underwear
    • Tights
    • Diapers (size 4-7 preferred)
    • Pull-ups and Goodnights/Ninjamas (size 4T/5T pull-ups and small/medium nighttime disposable underwear preferred). 
    • Baby wipes (unscented fragrance free)
    • Pacifiers/teethers
    • Travel diaper changing mats
    • Breast milk storage bags (only bags, not plastic storage containers)
    • Nursing bras 
    • Nursing covers
    • Bottles with nipples
    • Baby scratch mittens
    • Baby and toddler towels/washcloths
    • Burp cloths
    • Crib sheets
    • Baby proofing items
    • Sippy cups 
    • Toddler plates, bowls, and travel snack cups
    • Bottle drying racks
    • Bottle part dishwasher basket
    • Diaper bags (clean and without stains)
    • Children’s wooden puzzles with all pieces
    • Baby Teethers and Rattles
    • Children’s games with all pieces
    • HANDHELD Baby and Children’s  toys (ie: matchbox cars, small action figures, fidgets, McDonald’s Toys, etc. ) 
    • Children’s flashcards
    • Brand new in packaging – Toys, gifts, and games in all sizes for our August Carnival
    • New coloring books
    • New workbooks
    • New art supplies (no slime or slime kits)
    • DVDs (for all ages)
    • New school supplies
    • Children’s Books in all languages
    • Board books
    • New lunch boxes and backpacks 
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