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.