This year’s Toy Drive will directly support families with children from birth through 18 years old. Below is a guide to help you choose thoughtful, age-appropriate gifts.

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Infants (0–12 months)
Suggested items:

• Board books and picture books for parents to read aloud

• Pacifiers, teething rings, and tactile/textured toys

• Soft blocks

• Snowsuits and other warm winter clothing

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Toddlers & Early Childhood (3–6 years)
Suggested items:

• Bilingual (English/Spanish) books

• Magna-Tiles, blocks, Play-Doh, and kinetic sand

• Diverse dolls, action figures, and card games

• Coloring books and crayons

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Children (7–11 years)
Suggested items:

• Chapter books

• Small accessories like wallets or pouches

• Board games (English and Spanish)

• Craft kits and creative projects

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Tweens & Teens (12–18 years)
Suggested items:

• Self-care items (nail care kits, lotions, toiletries from Bath & Body Works or The Body Shop)

• Journals, diaries, or sketchbooks

• Art supplies and jewelry-making kits

• Hoodies, sweatpants, or basketball shorts

• Bluetooth-capable earphones or earbuds

• Gift cards to Old Navy, Foot Locker, Gap, Amazon, Forever 21, Target, Uber Eats, DoorDash, McDonald’s, Subway, Domino’s, and Dunkin’

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Please Note:
Shelters request that donors avoid gifts with wheels and electronics other than earbuds/earphones, as these items can be difficult to manage in shared living environments.