MLK Day of Service with Cradles to Crayons

Cradles to Crayons MLK Day of Service drop site at the Swarthmore Community Center, hosted by The MOMS Club of Media 

What We Need

We are in dire need the below current items:

• New or Gently Winter Boots and Shoes – infant to adult 9
• New or Gently Coats (Hats and Gloves)- infant to 14/16
• New or Gently Coats - long pants - 5/6 to 14/16
• New Socks and Underwear- 2T to 14/16
• New PJ’s - infant to 14/16

• Clothing, sizes newborn - 14/16 (youth) 
• Winter boots, sneakers, and sandals (infant/child sizes 0–13 and youth/adult sizes 1–10)
• Hats, gloves, scarves 
• Fall/Spring jackets, sizes newborn - 14/16 (youth) 
• Books, especially baby board books and chapter books for children ages 10-12
• New arts and crafts/school supplies 
• Baby crib & bassinet bedding (no bumpers, please)
• Baby carriers (sling, Bjorn, Snuggli, etc.)
• Diaper Bags
• Diapers 
• Baby equipment, especially strollers, pack-n-plays and car seats (car seats must be less than 5 years old)
  • Other items we accept: high chairs, baby swings/rockers, baby bouncy seats, baby bath tubs
  • No cribs, please 
• Baby safety equipment (gates, bed rails, outlet covers, cabinet locks, etc.) 
• New baby hygiene supplies
• Batteries, especially AA and C

What We Can’t Accept

• ADULT CLOTHING sizes M, L, XL+
• Due to the recent drop‐side crib recall, we are no longer accepting cribs of any kind
• Stuffed animals
• Car seats older than five years or that have been in an accident 
• DVDs/CDs/VHS tapes/computer games
• Furniture
• Room decor
• Religious books/toys, including Christmas/Easter/Hannukah/Kwanzaa related items
• Books about families (“I Love Mommy,” “Daddy and I”)
• Underwear or socks out of its package or that are used 
• Used bathing suits
• High-heeled shoes and shoes that are not in great condition
• Soccer cleats 
• Clothing that is stained, torn, or has family writing ("mommy", "daddy", etc.) 
• Military related or violent toys/games (no guns of any type) 
• Oversized plastic play toys (please no toys larger than 24 inches) 
• Large backyard toys, slides, swings, baby pools, and structures
• Used hygiene products
• Baby food
• Breast feeding supplies
• Used arts and crafts/school supplies