Items Needed

Thank you for your interest in helping homeless children.  
​Your donations are welcome and greatly appreciated.  Gifts must be new and safe for children.  
For pick-up or questions contact: Bobette at Bobette@holidaystockings.org or Pearl at Pearl@holidaystockings.org.

Large quantities are needed so focusing on a few items seems to work best for groups working on gathering donations.  Volunteer shoppers scour for bargains and buy in bulk where possible.

ALL ITEMS MUST FIT INTO THE STOCKING.

For Infants and Toddlers:
Infant washcloths
Baby rattles
Small stuffed animals, for infants
Diapers, or Pull-Ups for 25 lb. child
Small chunky books
Bubbles (2oz)
Small bathtub toys, Rubber Duckies
Fat crayons and coloring books for toddlers
Baby thermometers

For Elementary School Age:
Boy & Girl socks
Hats & warm gloves
Child toothbrushes & travels size paste
Small brushes & combs
Chap sticks & lip-gloss
Crayons, markers or colored pencils
Sidewalk chalk, 4 per box
Like new Beanie Babies
Small craft kits
Yo-Yos
Bendable characters
Flashcards or game cards such as Uno, Hearts,
Memory or Go Fish
Activity, coloring, & maze paperback books
Stickers & tattoos
Play clay
3” balls or bouncy balls
Ready-to-Read paperback books
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​School Supplies:
Glue sticks
Pencils, pens, erasers, and sharpeners
School scissors
Highlighters
Pencil Pouches

For Teen Age Youth:
Adult size socks, girly, regular & thermal
Knit or fleece hats
Travel size toothpaste
Dental floss
Small brushes & combs for girls
Pedicure/manicure sets
4”- 6” emery boards
Deodorants for men & women
Body wash & lotion in small size bottles
Clear chap sticks & lip-gloss
Nail polish
Blush, eye shadow & mascara
Small package of hair ties
Teenage bracelets
Fancy/fun writing pens & highlighters
Glue sticks
5”x7” paperback journals
Playing cards
Hacky-Sac balls
Mini footballs
Paperback game books: Sudoku, Crossword, Word
Find, etc.
Small stuffed animals (Beanie Babies size)
Breathe mints & sugarless chewing gum
Travel alarm clocks
Batteries (AA & AAA)
4 – 8 GB USB flash drives/thumb drives

For Unsheltered Youth:
$5 gift cards for groceries, and basic needs at Target,
Fred Meyer, Ross, or fast food stores.
Phone cards
Bus pass
Hand & Foot warmers
Warm gloves
Thermal socks