Ways to give:

1. Wish List Items: Donate gift items directly from our list below or from our Amazon Wish List! Holiday gift donations can be dropped off at The Hope Shoppe at 16 Jay Street, New London.
2. Adopt-A-Family: Get paired with a family or individual in need and donate gifts directly from their Wish List. Contact Darlene at dhilbert@safefuturesct.org to get matched with a family.
3. Gift Cards: One of the greatest gifts we can give our clients is empowering them to do their own holiday shopping for their families. Gift cards in smaller denominations from $20 – $50 are appreciated. Suggested stores: Walmart, Target, Stop & Shop, Kohl’s, Shop Rite, and Dunkin’ Donuts.

Suggested Gift Items:

Adults

• Self-care items (lotion, body spray, body wash, face wash, etc.)
• Pajamas & bath robes (Women’s sizes: small-2 XL)
• Blankets (twin or queen) or cozy throws
• Warm slippers (all sizes)
• Bath towel sets, washcloths
• Adult coloring books & colored pencils (for relaxation)
• Winter gloves, scarves, and hats
• Small coffee maker, toaster, handheld blender, can opener
• Wallet, cross body bag
• Holiday candy, snacks, hot chocolate, tea, coffee, etc.

Ideas for Children

• Winter clothing and pajamas
• Barbies, dolls of all ethnicities, action figures
• Lego sets, cars, and truck toys
• Coloring books, sticker books, crayons
• Sweatpants, sweatshirts, and jackets
• Winter socks, hats, mittens
• Learning toys for babies, board games, puzzles
• Building sets, play food sets
• Coloring books and crayons, art supplies
• Infant toys, musical toys, plush toys

Ideas for Teens & Tweens

• Gift cards to Target, Walmart, Old Navy, TJ Maxx, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Sephora, Ulta, Michaels Craft Store, Best Buy
• Nail polish & manicure sets, make up sets
• Personal care items (male & female) – body wash, body spray, deodorant, lotion
• Sports equipment, basketballs, footballs, skateboards
• Small electronics, handheld video games, headphones, ear buds
• Craft sets, science sets, art supplies & paper
• Journals, stationary, notebooks & gel pens

Giving Guidelines:

Gifts must be new and unwrapped. We cannot accept toys or games with violent themes. Final drop-off date is by: Friday, December 20th, 2024 at 16 Jay Street, New London, CT. Questions? Please contact Darlene at dhilbert@safefuturesct.org.