Donation Requests

These are the items we collect and assemble into kits to ship to where they are needed. This includes but is not limited to: Orphanages, Disaster sites, Impoverished Areas, etc.

A complete list of items and patterns can be found here

Hygiene Kits
• unbreakable combs without sharp handles
• toothbrushes (sealed, sent in groups of 4)
• toothpaste (6-8 ounces, no pumps)
• bars of soap (3.5-5 ounces each)
• hand towels (approximately 15x25 inches, Dishtowels and washcloths are not acceptable)

Newborn Kits
• single thickness cloth diapers - (super simple so they hand wash and line dry quickly)
    * Approximately 25x27 inches
    * Birdseye Cloth or diaper flannel, 100% cotton
    * No pre-fold or disposable diapers)
• diaper safety pins
• booties or baby socks (hand crocheted or knitted is acceptable)
• soap 3.5-5 ounces each (Ivory or other non-allergenic brand)
• Fleece or Flannel receiving blanket (36x36 – 45x45 inches)
    *these can be handmade or you can donate fabric and we will make them
    *handmade blankets have special instructions... located here.
• layette gown
    *No footed sleepers, buttons, zippers or strings (super simple so they hand wash and line dry quickly)
    *Size: Newborn to 6 months
    *Fabric: cotton knit

School Kits
•unsharpened pencils
•rubber pencil eraser - approximately 1x2 inches
•pair blunt nosed scissors with metal blades
•pencil sharpener with a shaving catcher
•straight edge ruler - 12 inches, with metric
•Glued or spiral bound notebooks with lined sheets, 8 x 10 ½, or 8 ½ x 11 inches
•box of 12 assorted colored pencils (approximately 7 inches long)


Other Items
All items must be un-used.
•Flat twin sheets (66” x 96”, cotton or flannel fabrics)
•Soft toys, puppets, dolls, wooden toys and blocks (natural finish)
•Fabric activity books and file folder games (instructions here)
•Sidewalk chalk (up to 24 per package)
•Jump ropes - store bought
•Crayons (up to 24 per package)
•Pencil boxes/pouches
•Pic combs


Children’s clothing Guidelines:
•Sizes: Newborn 0- youth 16
•Fabrics: durable and washable
•Use simple patterns. Double-stitch crotch seams, armholes and pockets.
•Please ensure that zippers, buttons, ties and Velcro are firmly secured
•Stretch of the fabric should always go across the body, not up and down
•No prints of religious symbols, flags or military themes

•Clothing items may include:
•Pants – please include pockets
•Sweat pants
•Dresses – casual, simple play-dresses
•Shirts
•Underpants and socks – store bought
•Onesies
•Bibs
•Coats and jackets
•Baby booties
•Mittens and gloves
•Layette gown (see page 2 or website for guidelines)
•Hair items for girls (not for infants)
•Flip-flops

Quilts
We hold regular quilting bees, if you have un-used fabric in the back of your closet we will put it to use!
Un-used fabric, preferably cotton blends or flannel. High-loft bonded batting is preferred.
Quilts may be quilted or tied with yarn ties about 4 inches apart.
Please ensure that the ties will not pull out.
Do not use fabrics with prints of religious or military themes or any flags.
Approximate sizes are: Crib 45x60 inches, Single 72x90 inches, Double 90x90 inches

Medical Modules
Medical shipments are in high demand and include a number of different items.
Instructions for hospital gowns and scrub tops and pants are available here
All medical supplies with an expiration date must have at least 13 months of good date left when the items are donated.
The following first-aid items in original packaging are needed:
•Ace bandages
•Adhesive bandages, 1" wide
•Adhesive tape, 1" wide
•Cotton balls, sterile and non-sterile
•Tongue depressors
•Cotton swabs, sterile and non-sterile
•Gauze pads, all sizes
•Gauze rolls, all sizes
•Paper tape, 1" wide