We have a donation box in our store for small toys and office supplies that we plan on shipping out around mid-January. The items that can be donated are little, simple things that can go a long way to a child recovering from an operation, or a doctor who just needs a pen that works. We're all aware that money is tight this season, and whats wonderful about the nature of these donations is that most items can be picked up at a dollar.
Now, there are a few restrictions that are requested from these guys, mostly because the majority of donations get shipped overseas. Miss El has compiled a list of what's being requested for everyone to use. (Because she's helpful like that.)
Smile Bags:
Travel size shampoo small stuffed animal (beanie baby size)
Small comb small square mirror (3”x3”)
New wash cloth sample size toothpaste
Child-sized tooth brush hotel size bar of soap
8pack crayons
Thin 8 ½ x11 coloring book
Doctor’s Supplies:
Flashlights and D-Cell batteries Blue and black ink pens
Bulk file folders (colored) Sandwich size ziplocks
Staplers (bostitch or swingline) Staples
Staple Removers Scissors
Large Rubber Bands Scotch Tape and dispensers
2 hole punch Glue Sticks
Clipboards White out (correction pen/exactliner)
Colored markers (10-12 packs) Black Sharpie Markers
Highlighters (yellow, green, pink) 55 Gallon trash bags
1 inch masking tape Pencil Sharpeners
Toys:
Action Figures Barbies and Dolls
Barrettes Blow up beach balls
Board/card Games Cars and Trucks
Fisher Price Medical Kits Floor mats or large sheets
Frisbees Giant duplo blocks
Infant Rattles Jacks, Jump Ropes, and soft balls
Liquid Bubbles Mr. Potato Head
Nail Polish Plastic Slinky
Play-Doh Chalk
Children’s Scissors Coloring Books
Construction Paper Crayons/markers/colored pencils
Ink Pads/Stamps Pipe Cleaners
Stickers Puppets
Pull toys Puzzles
Infant toys Mini Basketball hoop w/ball
Wind-up Toys Stuffed Animals
Quilts/Blankets/Afghans:
-Child-sized at 45”x45”, 54”x54”, 45”x54”
-Cotton fabric or light fleece
-Quilts should have light batting
Ø The children have the blankets in the hospital, but get to take them home after! It’s a great project for someone who’s a little more craft-minded!
OOnce again, we're going to be running through mid-January, especially since we know how busy the holiday's can be. But if you're stopping in, stop in with a little treat for a great a cause. We have our box in the window, wrapped up with Santa paper. Let's fill this box up before we send it off!
Cheers, and Happy Holidays from Everyone here at AleWerks!
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