Thank you for thinking of Shriners Hospitals for Children — Boston. It is because of the generosity of donors like you that we are able to bring Love to the rescue of our patients every day. Below, please find a list of our most immediate needs, as well as some tips for making the donation process as easy as possible. Your gift will make a direct impact on the life of a child. Again, thank you for your generosity, compassion and kindness.

0-24 mos: Infant/toddler

• New stuffed animals with sewn on eyes
• Twilight Turtles/plush soothers
• Gentle Giraffes
• Bibs
• Pacifiers and teethers
• Board books
• Bath toys
• Medium-sized todder toys (light up toys, cause and reaction toys, music makers)

6-10: School-age

• Lego kits (varying difficulty)
• Medical play items
• Play shopping carts
• Play strollers
• New clothing and accessories

11-16: Teenage

• Advanced Legos/building projects
• Intricate craft/beading kit
• Make up kits and nail items
• Accessories (wallets, hats,watches, jewelry, scarves, socks)
• Quality electronics (headphones, Bluetooth, hand held games, etc.)
• Board games (advanced)

All ages:

• Baseball caps/sun hats 
• Card games (UNO, Skip-bo, Go Fish)
• Glitter wands
• Remote controlled cars (small)
• Books in Spanish
• Sports bras
• Underwear
• New children’s clothing (toddler sizes through young adult)
• Sneakers and shoes (toddler sizes and up)
• Cold weather items (mittens, hats, gloves, coats, scarves)
• Blankets
• New stuffed animals

Miscellaneous items:

• Party supplies
• Window clings
• Colored cardstock and poster board
• Fine point sharpies
• Dry Erase markers
• Rubbermaid bins/plastic tubs/organizers (all sizes)
• CD/DVD binder/organization system
• Wall posters
• Battery operated lights
• Gift cards (Target, CVS, iTunes, Whole Foods, AMEX etc.)
• Tickets to local attractions (Aquarium, Children’s Museum, Science Museum)
• Adult clothing (for parents) - loungewear (T-shirts, sweatpants, etc.)

Items we cannot accept:

• Used toys
• Teddy bears
• Dollar store toys
• Handmade pillows
• Pillow cases
• VHS Tapes
• Sports/trading cards
• Collectible stamps
• Large ride-on items
• Used medical equipment
• Books in English

For your consideration:

• Please contact us in advance to schedule and discuss your donation at 617-371-4807.
• Due to infection control regulations, we ask that you please donate only new toys, games and clothing.
• Games and books that depict violence, as well as toy guns and projectile toys are not accepted.
• Arts and crafts materials must have the non-toxic seal (AP, CP, health label non-toxic).
• Because of some patients’ sensitivities, please buy non-latex toys. This includes: balloons, Koosh balls, rubber stamps, rubber balls, rubber erasers, etc. Mylar balloons and vinyl items are encouraged.
• If toys require batteries, please include alkaline batteries with your donation.
• Please contact us prior to donating candy or food.
• Please do not wrap gifts.
• Patient privacy regulations prevent us from allowing donors to personally distribute gifts.