Getting Kids Ready for School
Cradles to Crayons' Ready For School initiative provides school supplies to children living in low income households.  Our goal is to equip school age kids with a new backpack full of pencils, notebooks, folders, and other age-appropriate learning tools.  The backpack gives a child the opportunity to start the year feeling prepared and ready to learn.
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Top 10 Most Needed Items

    Boston:

  1. Sneakers & shoes
  2. New socks/underwear (all sizes)
  3. Spring jackets size 0-6 months
  4. Baby safety supplies
  5. Crib sheets & baby blankets
  6. Car seats
  7. Light weight strollers
  8. Bouncy seats & swings
  9. Baby monitors
  10. New crayons, markers, & colored pencils
  11. Philadelphia:

  12. New Socks and Underwear (all sizes)
  13. Infant clothing ( ages 0 - 6 months)
  14. Strollers and Pack n' Plays 
  15. Boys clothing (especially 9/10, 11/12, 14/14+)
  16. Batteries (AA and AAA)

 

All donated goods must be new or of top quality ("good enough for your own child"), and contain all pieces and instructions.

Information about items we accept



Boston Office:
82 Myrtle St. Quincy MA 02171
Telephone: 617.471.8417
Fax: 866.841.9995
Contact Form

Philadelphia Office:
141 Gibraltar Road
Horsham PA 19044
Telephone: 215.836.0958
Fax: 866.910.8764
Contact Form