Boy looks at toy from toy closet

With over 30 programs and services, we rely heavily on in-kind donations. In kind donations help provide direct services to patients, raise funds, and keep our overhead costs down to better serve our patients and families.

We accept new, unused items in their original packaging, all year long to support our children and families.

Toy & Gift Wish Lists

Toys

Toy donations are used to stock the Toy Closets at local treatment centers. Toys help distract and comfort children during long, often painful, chemotherapy and radiation treatments.

Toy Ideas:

  • Art & Craft Sets
  • Baby/Toddler Toys
  • Barbie & Baby Dolls (all skin colors)
  • Electronics for Teens
  • Board Games
  • "Fidget" toys
  • Legos
  • Gift Cards for Teens ($5, $10, $25)
  • Play-Doh
  • Puzzles
  • Superhero Action Figures

Gift Cards

Gift Card donations are used for parents/caregivers to offset the cost of medical bills and travel expenses and for teens, who have out-grown the Toy Closet.  

Smaller incremented gift cards of $5, $10, $25 are appreciated.

Gift Card Ideas: 

  • Amazon
  • Apple
  • Fast Food Restaurants
  • Food Delivery Services
  • Gaming Systems
  • Grocery Stores
  • Recreational Activities
  • Target
  • Walmart

VIEW PATIENT AMAZON WISH LIST

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Administrative & Office Needs

Donating administrative and office supplies helps keep our overhead down and funds allocated to fulfill our mission.

Office Supply Ideas & Non-essential Perks for Staff:

  • Pens, Highlighters
  • White Out
  • Copy Paper
  • Pads of Paper
  • Cleaning Supplies
  • Tissues
  • Hand Lotion
  • Keurig Coffee Pods
  • Sodas & Snacks
  • Tech needs like new laptops, monitors, mouse, webcams, etc.

VIEW OFFICE AMAZON WISH LIST

 

Auction or Raffle Donations

We auction and raffle desirable items at our five major fundraisers.

Typical items we auction or raffle:

  • New and unused electronics and appliances
  • Sports memorabilia
  • Gift cards
  • Experiences
  • Event tickets
  • Artwork

 

For Donation Pick Up or to Request a Toy Drive Collection Bin:

Contact Kim Wisdom, Volunteer and Events Coordinator

kim@friendsofkids.com

352.275.7440

 

Donations can be dropped off or shipped to our office:

16 Sunnen Drive, Suite 161, St. Louis, MO 63143