Philadelphia

Active Programs:

Gear Up For Baby

Every child deserves a chance to develop and thrive, especially during the formative first few years of life. Our Gear Up For Baby program focuses on providing infants and toddlers from pre-birth through age 2 with the essential items they need to thrive. CLICK HERE to see how to get involved.

Ready For School

Our Ready for School program provides homeless and low-income children with the essential items they need to go to school, stay in school, and succeed in the classroom. CLICK HERE to see how to get involved.

Most Needed Items

  • Boys pants, sizes 9/10 - 14/16
  • Boys PJs, sizes 9/10 -14/16
  • Girls PJs, sizes 11/12 and 14/16
  • New girls underwear sizes 14/16 
  • New boys underwear sizes 5/6, 7/8, 10/12
  • New boys socks sizes 4-10 adult
  • High Chairs, Strollers, Pack 'n Plays
  • Baby Carriers (Bjorn, snugglie, slings)
  • New Baby Hygiene Essentials (shampoo, lotion, oil, powder, etc.)
  • Crib Sheets

CLICK HERE for a more detailed listing

Does Your Family Need Assistance?

If you are an individual that needs assistance, we want to help. Please consult our list of social service agencies to find a partner agency in your neighborhood.

If you are an agency looking for support, become a distribution partner.

Thank You to our Donors

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Philadelphia

Cradles to Crayons serves as a resource for communities in-need and a hub of civic engagement in Philadelphia.

Cradles to Crayons provides children from birth through age 12 living in homeless or low-income situations with the essential items they need to thrive - at home, at school and at play. We supply these items free of charge by engaging and connecting communities that have with communities that need.