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Holiday Donation Guide

Holiday Gift Drive

Each year, hundreds of companies, organizations, and families help buy and donate gifts to provide families with opportunities to select and receive gifts while they’re far from home. Please join us in filling our shelves with holiday surprises for all of our guests!

We often have plenty of children’s toys, but truly need items for babies, teens and adults since we serve the entire family with our holiday gift drive!

Infants

Baby Grooming Kit

Newborn Clothing

Infant Soft & Plush Toys

Activity Gyms & Playmats

Teethers & Rattles

Board Books

Toddlers

Musical Toys

Clothing (6month +)

Bath Toys

Building Blocks

Stacking & Sorting Toys

Push & Pull Toys

Youth/Teens

Headphones

Makeup Sets

Jewelry & Hair Items

Sports Gear

DIY/Craft Kits

STEM/Science Kits

 New &
Expecting Moms

Heating Pads & Epsom Salt

Manicure & Pedicure Kits

Pajama Sets & Robes

Skincare (lotions, bath bombs, face masks)

Fuzzy socks

Adults

Adult Coloring Books

Throw Blankets

Portable Phone Chargers

Travel Water Bottles

Travel Coffee Mugs

Kansas City Chiefs Gear

Gift Cards

Amazon & Target

Gas & Movie Theatre

Panera & Subway

Local Restaurants

The Roasterie Cafe (located inside Children’s Mercy)

*** NOTE: We can only accept items that are new, unwrapped and in original packaging.

Everyday Essentials

We are also in need of food, snacks, cleaning supplies and more to keep our houses warm and cozy during the holidays. Check out our online wish list!

Holiday Helpers

Assist on-site receiving and sorting donations at the Longfellow House. Other duties may be assigned. Sign up here.

Make Kits

Looking for an opportunity for a group of volunteers? Check out our off-site volunteering options, which include making kits for families. Sign up for a time to deliver your completed kits here.

Donation Drop-off

We prefer that items be dropped off before or during the first week of December, but we will continue to accept holiday donations throughout the month of December and into January. Items can be dropped off at 2502 Cherry St., Kansas City, MO 64108. Our donation hours are 7AM – 7PM daily. Do you have a really large donation? Email [email protected] to schedule your drop-off!