Items We Accept
Cradles to Crayons creates KidPacks that are hand-selected with care to meet a local boy or girl’s specific needs and wants. We accept donations of a wide range of new and gently-used goods that are appropriate for use by children ages newborn to 12.
Our mission strives to provide every child with the essentials they need to feel valued and we ask you to support us in doing so. Therefore, please ensure that your gently-used donations are high-quality: not ripped, stained, broken, or missing pieces. Please review the standards below to ensure we can distribute your donation to a deserving child.
Most Needed Items:
- Winter coats (boys and girls, newborn-child size 18/20 or adult medium)
- Boys and girls clothing (youth sizes 0-7/8)
- Diapers, size 6
- New hygiene items for infants and children (shampoo, soap, baby lotion, brushes/combs)
- Diaper wipes
What we accept:
- Clothing and coats (youth sizes 0–20 and adult sizes small & medium)
- New socks, underwear, and pajamas (only accepted in new condition)
- Shoes, boots, sneakers, and sandals (infant/child sizes 0–13 and adult sizes 1–10)
- Books, especially baby board books
- Brand new arts and crafts/school supplies
- Baby supplies and bedding (up to size twin)
- Diapers, all sizes
- Baby equipment, especially strollers and car seats within five years old
- New and like-new toys (new toys are used for birthday gifts. Gently-used toys must have all pieces. We do not accept stuffed animals, ride-on toys, or plastic play structures)
- New hygiene supplies for ages 0 to 12
- New batteries