The Hampden Family Center welcomes your in-kind donations. You may purchase items from our Amazon wish list, or from the lists below.

Our Wish List

Children’s Programs

  • individual size wipe boards & markers
  • educational games ages 6-12
  • 4-foot high bookcases for reading area
  • floor lamps for reading area
  • balloons
  • white t-shirts for tie-dying
  • tie-dye kits (12)
  • jump rope (heavy)
  • hula hoops
  • decks of cards
  • food coloring
  • jello mix (50-100 packets)
  • sidewalk chalk

Hygiene items:

  • Socks
  • Masks
  • Wet wipes
  • Toothbrush + paste
  • Kleenex
  • Deodorant
  • Soap + wash cloth
  • Sunscreen
  • Feminine hygiene items

Art Supplies

  • craft supplies
  • tempera paint
  • paintbrushes
  • easels
  • disposable cameras
  • markers
  • glue
  • shoe boxes
  • duct tape
  • painter’s tape
  • glitter

Snacks

  • individually packaged healthy snacks to serve 40 children
  • cases of water

Food items:

  • Peanut butter
  • Bread
  • Fruit cups
  • Canned chicken or tuna (pop tops)
  • Granola bars
  • Can openers

At this time, we cannot accept:

  • Baby Equipment (strollers, car seats)
  • Bedding
  • Books
  • Clothing
  • Dishes/household items
  • Electronics
  • Paint