The children and families we serve often rely on our community’s generosity to fulfill their ongoing needs. To streamline the process, we’ve outlined a list of highly requested items that make a significant impact year-round. 

Your belief in our mission and support of children and families in need is truly appreciated. Thank you for being a vital part of our community and for making a positive difference!

Items needed:

Clothing & shoes (gently used or new)

• Shirts, pants, jeans, shorts, dresses, skirts, pajamas, etc.
• New one-piece swimsuits and swim trunks
• Hoodies, sweatshirts and joggers (adults and plus sizes — greatest need)
• Gloves, hats, scarves, and new coats
• Tennis shoes, slippers, dress shoes, sandals, flip flops, etc.
• Details
  • All sizes needed including trendy plus sizes
  • No stains, rips, or unwashed items
  • No shirts with references to family or alcohol, company logos, schools or events like 5K, Fun Run, etc.
  • Please pre-sort clothing into separate bags for boys/mens summer, boys/mens winter, girls/womens summer, girls/womens winter

Undergarments (new items only)

• Socks (no tube socks)
• Underwear
• Sports bras

Hygiene products (new items only)

• Full size & travel size shampoo & conditioner, deodorant, body wash, toothbrush, toothpaste, feminine products, hair brushes/combs, etc.
• Textured hair care products
• Baby wipes & diapers

Bed & bath (gently used or new)

• Towels
  • No stains, rips, or unwashed items
• Sheet sets
  • If gently used, please put sheet set inside pillowcase and label with sheet size
  • No stains, rips, or unwashed items
• Crib sheets
• New pillows

Toys, games & puzzles (with all the pieces)

• Toys
• Learning games
• Flash cards
• Sensory items (fidget toys, spinners, drawing books, adult coloring books, stress balls)

Miscellaneous

• Pack and Plays
• Baby equipment
• Arts & craft supplies
• Backpacks
• School supplies
• Gently used large duffel bags and duffels on rollers (no luggage please)
• Bicycles in good mechanical condition (children & adults) – This varies by location. Please call your local office to confirm.
• Gift certificates/cards for gas, oil changes, and household items like laundry detergent, dish soap, and toilet paper for foster families
• Outdoor toys including basketballs, soccer balls, baseballs, volleyballs, kickballs, footballs, frisbees, bubbles, and chalk

Donate at any of these locations

Chanute

801 W Main Street, Chanute, KS 66720
Call Victoria White at (620) 238-6853 to arrange a drop off time.

Hiawatha

120 East Lodge Road, Hiawatha, KS 66434
Accepts donations Monday – Friday 8am-5pm
Call Chelsea Cox at (913) 444-2155 if you have any questions or need to arrange another drop off time.

Olathe

1150 W 151st St., Suite A, Olathe, KS 66061
Accepts donations on the 2nd & 4th Saturdays of each month from 9am–12pm
Call Jesi Kendall at (816) 541-1133 if you have any questions or need to arrange another drop off time.

Pittsburg

105 W 7th Street, Pittsburg, KS 66762
Call Victoria White at (620) 238-6853 to arrange a drop off time.

Topeka

419 SW 29th Street, Topeka, KS 66611
Accepts donations Monday – Friday 8am–5pm
Call Chelsea Cox at (913) 444-2155 if you have any questions or need to arrange another drop off time.

Wichita

225 N Market Street, Suite 225, Wichita, KS 67202
Call Melissa Medina at (316) 927-9866 to arrange a drop off time.