It’s November!
Time for the Hands of Hope Allegany County annual toy drive for Children’s National Hospital!
This year, donation barrels will be placed throughout the community. You can drop off donations at the following locations:
• The Goodfellowship Social Club – 225 Virginia Ave
• Walmart LaVale
• Rocky’s Auto
• And other locations around town
The main collection event will be held on Saturday, November 29 at Walmart LaVale!
Here is the wish list from Children’s National Hospital (ages newborn to 16):
Infant/Toddler
• Light-up musical toys (VTech, Fisher-Price)
• Sound machines, teethers, rattles, shakers
• Developmental mirrors
• Sippy cups
• Baby Einstein infant/toddler toys
• Silicone building blocks
• Ring stackers, shape sorters
School Supplies
• Graphing calculators (TI)
• Clear/mesh backpacks
• STEM kits
• Safety scissors, pencil bags, sticky notes, fidget toys
• Crayons, colored pencils, markers (8-count)
• Pocket folders, highlighters
• Flash cards (numbers and letters)
Toys/Games/Activities
• Books: Board books (infants/toddlers), picture books, chapter books, Spanish books (all ages), graphic novels/manga, sound books, touch & feel books, sticker books, small book totes
• UNO, UNO Splash, Phase 10, playing cards
• Board games
• Action figures
• Barbies/baby dolls
• Cars/trucks
• Legos (all difficulty levels)
• Building blocks, puzzles
• Play medical kits
• Toothbrush/toothpaste
• Diapers (various sizes)
• Hairbrushes, combs, hygiene kits
Clothing
• T-shirts, sweatshirts, sweatpants
• Infant onesies
• Underwear, socks (children’s sizes)
• Shower shoes (flip-flops or Crocs)
Seasonal/Teen & Sensory Gifts
• Teen holiday gifts (Bluetooth headphones, intricate art sets, spa/beauty items, tumblers, drones)
• Sensory-focused gifts (Squishmallows, stuffed animals)
• STEAM kits, individual art kits
• Teen activities/crafts
• Sensory toys (bubble pops, squishies, etc.)
• Crayons, markers, pastels, colored pencils
• Coloring books (English & Spanish, all ages)
• Music toys/instruments
• Paint-by-sticker books
• Paint sets/canvas
Electronics
• Batteries (all sizes)
• Current-generation Xbox systems, controllers, accessories, and games (no M-rated games)
• Bluetooth speakers & headphones, CD players
• Portable chargers, charging cords
Most Needed Item:
$5 Walmart gift cards (they are especially helpful!)
Thank you for supporting Hands of Hope Allegany County! ❤️
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