Children and families served by KVC have constant needs. To efficiently meet those needs, we provided a list below of items that are in high need throughout the year. Whether you are an individual shopping for a child’s Christmas gift or a church or major corporation meeting the needs of many, no gift is too small or too large.

• Full size shampoo/conditioner
• Body wash/soap
• Deodorant
• Body splash or lotions
• Hair brushes/combs
• Toothbrushes and toothpaste
• Pajamas of all sizes
• Slippers
• Teddy bear or other stuffed animals
• Blankets (baby blankets and tie blankets for older kids)
• Diapers
• Baby wipes
• Gift certificates for gas, oil changes, and household items like laundry detergent, dish soap, and toilet paper for foster families
• New duffel bags for children to carry their personal belongings
• Books, toys and coloring books for families to enjoy while visiting in the office

Spring/Summer

• Outdoor toys including basketballs, soccer balls, baseballs, volleyballs, kick balls, footballs, frisbees, bubbles, and chalk
• One-piece swimsuits, swim trunks and flip flops
• Warm-weather clothing including shorts, tanks, and sandals

Fall/Winter

• New books for elementary through high school readers
• Calculators for school
• Backpacks
• School clothes, gift cards to purchase school uniforms from Wal-Mart
• Gloves, hats, scarves, and new coats of all sizes
• Fuzzy blankets
• Winter clothing including sweatshirts, pants, jackets, and more

Please contact Brandy Bartlett at bbartlett@kvc.org or (913) 335-4103 to coordinate a donation drop off at your local KVC office!