Donating items for Babies, Children, or Pregnant Moms
There are times when we know of families with babies or young children who have specific needs. We list all such requests on our homepage. If we have no such needs posted, and you have items to donate - some good organizations to contact are listed below. If you can store your items for a while - contact us and we'll post them on our database - then if we get a request we can contact you. THANKS!
See home page for a list of any needs. If you have any questions for us - send them to stuff@tecare.org.
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Good organizations to consider when making donations
- Freebies for Babies Shop (run through Paoli Presbyterian Church) - located in Frazer Village - corner of Rte 30 and 352; donate toys, strollers, kids books, games, baby/maternity clothes, any other baby items (must be in good condition); donations accepted Saturdays from 10-12; call 610-251-9742 with questions.
- Cradle to Crayons - Their mission is to provide, free of charge, low-income and homeless children from birth to pre-teen the basic essentials they need to be safe, warm, ready to learn, and valued. Shire (a pharmaceutical company in Chesterbrook) is sponsoring a “Big Give” for Cradles to Crayons. This organization welcomes donations of baby products and clothes. There are occasional drives for such items - check out the website for a location near you: http://cradlestocrayons.org/2/index.php
- Maternity Care Coalition - accepts all sorts of maternity clothes, baby clothes, toys, baby furniture, etc. they have an office in Norristown (1 West Main Street). Click here for more information about this great organization. http://www.momobile.org/programs/norristown.html
A list of the specific items MCC will and will not take is listed here:
http://www.momobile.org/pdf/Gently%20Used%20In%20Kind%20list.pdf
If you are unsure is an item is acceptable for donation, please call 215-972-0700 or email JCooper@momobile.org
- We learned about 2 people who collect stuffed animals that are given to police and fire departments in Delaware County - these are then used when there is a fire to help with the children in the house that was damaged. There are very specific requirements for these donations - if you have stuffed animals that fit these restrictions - send an email to Carole and she'll give you more details about making the donations. They do not pick up items.
We can accept stuffed animals if they fit the following description:
a) New or very gently used stuffed animals in excellent condition;
b) Must be soft and cuddly, not stiff;
c) Not smaller than 6" or bigger than 12" tall - must fit in one
gallon size ziploc bag
d) No Beanie Babies;
e) Not animated or talking (battery operated);
f) No TV cartoon characters (ie: Sponge Bob, Sesame Street characters,
etc.) Exceptions: soft classic Disney characters like Mickey & Minnie Mouse,
Winnie the Pooh,etc.;
g) No sea animals, bugs, or reptiles;
h) No Holiday-styled animals with seasonal trimmings (Santa hats,
Valentine hearts, etc.)
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