Urgent Needs Locations - FL
Love A Child, Inc.
Florida
Love A Child, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit Christian humanitarian organization, serving the needs of children in Haiti.
Founders, Bobby and Sherry Burnette, live year-round in Fond Parisien, Haiti at the Love A Child Orphanage. They are full-time missionaries who minister to the poorest of the poor in Haiti. Working to spread the Word of God, showing Christ’s love by example, Love A Child’s team focuses on easing suffering, providing nourishment, and changing lives in the name of Jesus.
They will accept new and gently used stuffed animals, blankets, children's clothes, and baby items (but any gently used donations must be washed before mailing or dropping off). You can find our guide to cleaning stuffed animals above in the download section. They are also looking for new or gently used backpacks and toys not requiring batteries, as well as (new only) diapers and school supplies.
You can send donations to the following address:
ALL DONATIONS NOT NEW WITH TAGS MUST BE WASHED BEFORE DONATING.
Love A Child, Inc.
12411 Commerce Lakes Drive
Fort Myers, FL 33913-8664
239-210-6107
Urgent Needs Locations - NC, NY, OH
BackPack Beginnings
United Methodist Church & Community Development for All People - Free Store
BackPack Beginnings
North Carolina
BackPack Beginnings’ mission is to deliver child-centric services to feed, comfort and clothe children in need. By ensuring food and basic necessities are given directly to children in need, we make a positive and lasting impact on their health and well-being.
They will accept new and gently used stuffed animals, children's clothes, children's books, blankets, books, and baby items (but any gently used donations must be washed before mailing or dropping off). You can find our guide to cleaning stuffed animals above in the download section. You can send donations to their mailing address below:
ALL DONATIONS NOT NEW WITH TAGS MUST BE WASHED BEFORE DONATING.
BackPack Beginnings
1852 Banking Street, #9024
Greensboro, NC 27408
If you are local to the area, below is the physical address:
BackPack Beginnings
3711 Alliance Drive
Greensboro, NC 27407
Please email Parker with any questions at the email address below:
https://backpackbeginnings.org/
https://www.facebook.com/BackPackBeginnings
336-954-7445
Expecting Relief
United Methodist Church & Community Development for All People - Free Store
BackPack Beginnings
New York
Expecting Relief is a 501c3 community organization founded in 2011 by Vanessa Bracetty-Ormsby. Threw a personal encounter with a family friend, Vanessa was inspired to start an organization to help individuals, families, expecting parents and children with the much needed resources to fill the gap among poverty.
We offer 3 services to tackle diaper, food and literacy insecurities. By helping individuals/families at a basic level, we are creating an equal opportunity for these family’s to prosper.
They will accept new and gently used stuffed animals, blankets, books, children's clothes, baby items and coloring books and crayons (but any gently used donations must be washed before mailing or dropping off). You can find our guide to cleaning stuffed animals above in the download section. You can send donations to their mailing address below:
ALL DONATIONS NOT NEW WITH TAGS MUST BE WASHED BEFORE DONATING.
Expecting Relief
133 Jamaica Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11207
Please email with any questions at the email address below:
https://www.expectingrelief.org/
347-946-2914
United Methodist Church & Community Development for All People - Free Store
United Methodist Church & Community Development for All People - Free Store
United Methodist Church & Community Development for All People - Free Store
Ohio
The United Methodist Free Store provides gently used clothing and household items to individuals and families in a hospitable atmosphere that affirms the self-worth of each individual. More than 50,000 families have become members of the Free Store since we opened our doors in January 1999.
They will accept new and gently used stuffed animals, children's clothes, children's books, blankets, books, and baby items (but any gently used donations must be washed before mailing or dropping off). You can find our guide to cleaning stuffed animals above in the download section. You can send donations to the following address:
ALL DONATIONS NOT NEW WITH TAGS MUST BE WASHED BEFORE DONATING.
United Methodist 4 All People Free Store
946 Parsons Ave
Columbus, OH 43206
https://www.4allpeople.org/FreeStore
https://www.facebook.com/4AllPeople4
614-443-1713
Urgent Needs Locations - SC
Low Country Orphan Relief
South Carolina
The mission of Lowcountry Orphan Relief is to provide support services and aid to meet the needs of Lowcountry children identified as at-risk or suffering from abandonment, abuse and/or neglect.
The vision of Lowcountry Orphan Relief is that no child should be without the basic necessities in life, regardless of their life circumstances.
They will accept the followng new and gently used items: Stuffed animals, children's clothes, children's books, and children's winter clothes. They do have some restrictions so please visit the following link for more complete information:
https://lowcountryorphanrelief.org/donate/
You can send donations to the following address:
ALL DONATIONS NOT NEW WITH TAGS MUST BE WASHED BEFORE DONATING.
Lowcountry Orphan Relief
1850 Truxtun Ave.
North Charleston, SC 29405
You can contact them at the following email with any questions: info@lorkids.org
https://www.facebook.com/lowcountryorphanrelief
843-747-4099
Urgent Needs Locations - TX, VA
Family Service
Gleaning For The World
Rainbow Youth Center
Texas
Family Service is the oldest human service nonprofit in San Antonio, established in 1903 and serving in 13 counties across South Texas. They assist children and families with healthcare, education, economic stability, social and community engagements, and through ongoing support for local neighborhoods.
They will accept new and gently used stuffed animals, children's clothes, blankets, books, and coloring books and crayons (but any gently used donations must be washed before mailing or dropping off).
You can find our guide to cleaning stuffed animals above in the download section.
You can send donations to the following address:
ALL DONATIONS NOT NEW WITH TAGS MUST BE WASHED BEFORE DONATING.
Family Service
Attn: Brenda Castillo
570 Pinn Road
San Antonio, TX 78227
210-397-0500
Rainbow Youth Center
Gleaning For The World
Rainbow Youth Center
Texas
Our mission is to provide disadvantaged youth with a safe learning environment where
we coordinate educational projects in: Literacy, arts and culture, mentoring, music, STEM, bullying prevention, and nutritional health along with other daily activities. We promote optimism, emphasize the well-being of children, and offer networking opportunities for positive change while encouraging participants K-12 to never give up on their dreams.
They are having a Community Easter Giveaway on April 8th and are looking for donations of new and gently used stuffed animals and children's clothes (but any gently used donations must be washed before mailing or dropping off). They will also accept NEW underwear and socks. You can find our guide to cleaning stuffed animals above in the download section. You can send donations to the following address:
ALL DONATIONS NOT NEW WITH TAGS MUST BE WASHED BEFORE DONATING.
Rainbow Youth Center
3700 Watonga Blvd, #2413
Houston, TX 77092
Please contact Bernice with any questions about the event at rainbowyouthcenterhouston@yahoo.com
https://www.rainbowyouthcenterhoustontx.org/
832-893-4065
Gleaning For The World
Gleaning For The World
Gleaning For The World
Virginia
Gleaning For The World is an international humanitarian relief organization that helps children here in the United States and all over the world. They have a program called the 'Teddy Bear Brigade' which helps provide comfort through stuffed animals to children in war-torn regions and in areas affected by natural disasters.
They will accept new and gently used stuffed animal donations (but any gently used donations must be washed before mailing or dropping off). You can find our guide to cleaning stuffed animals above in the download section. You can send donations to the following address:
ALL DONATIONS NOT NEW WITH TAGS MUST BE WASHED BEFORE DONATING.
Teddy Bear Brigade
PO Box 645
7539 Stage Road
Concord, VA 24538
https://gleaningcharity.org/our-causes/teddy-bear-brigade/
434-993-3600