Items We Accept

QUALITY = DIGNITY

Cradles to Crayons creates customized packages that are hand-selected with care to meet a local child’s needs and wants. We accept donations of new and like-new essential items that are appropriate for use by children.

We believe that QUALITY = DIGNITY. Before making a donation, please ensure that your gently-used items are high-quality: not ripped, stained, or quality compromised in any way.

What We Accept:

• • • Clothing (new or gently used), children and adult sizes
    • NEW socks and underwear
    • Pajamas (new or gently used)
    • Winter coats, hats, gloves/mittens
    • Sweatshirts/hoodies and sweatpants
    • Shoes, boots, and sneakers (toddler sizes 4–13 and adult sizes 1–10)
    • NEW arts, crafts, and school supplies
    • NEW hygiene items
    • Diapers, pull-ups, and diaper wipes

Our current list of Most Needed Items is updated on a weekly basis.

What We CANNOT Accept or Distribute:

• • • We are currently unable to accept toys or baby equipment of any kind 
    • Furniture and household goods/items
    • Cribs or pack & plays of any kind
    • Sporting equipment (rackets, mitts, hockey sticks, bats, helmets, skates, shin guards/pads)
    • Electronics, including DVDs, CDs, VHS tapes, and video games
    • Books of any kind
    • Religious or holiday-themed clothing
    • Clothing with family related messaging (“I Love Mommy,” “Daddy’s Little Girl”)
    • Bathing suits
    • Used underwear or socks
    • Used hygiene products, baby food, breast pumps, or bottles
    • Used arts and crafts/school supplies

Looking to donate books? We recommend donating to BookSmiles.