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)
• Books (ages 0-12)
• 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
• Religious or holiday-themed books or clothing
• Books or 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