In-Kind Donations

Donate Material Items to MOMMAS House

It is important to call us first at 516-781-8637 prior to making a donation. MOMMAS House appreciates and accepts material donations. Contributions large and small make a difference to the families in our care. Sadly, due to limited storage space we are only able to accept items which are of immediate need.
Please refer to our needs below when purchasing or collecting items for MOMMAS House.

Donation Hours: Monday to Friday 10am-4pm (No Holiday or Weekend Hours. No pick-up service)

What we DO NEED:  

Items in RED are at critically low levels / most needed items

  • Donate your USED AND WORKING Vehicles - Cars will be donated to our young mothers who are newly licensed. Vans and trucks will be donated to help us transport residents, and donations to and from the program.

  • Baby Monitors

  • Paper goods: PAPER TOWELS, napkins, tissues, single-ply toilet paper, paper plates, copy/printer paper

  • All Cleaning Supplies – kitchen, laundry, bathroom, household disinfectant wipes, baby laundry detergent, sponges, scrub brushes, bottle brushes

  • Kitchen supplies: Dish soap, plastic wrap, aluminum foil, ziplock bags, food storage containers

  • NEW unopened and unused Toiletries - toothpaste, hand soap, body wash (sensitive), hair conditioner, sunscreen

  • Baby / Toddler Plates, Bowls, and eating Utensils

    Baby Grooming/Health Kits (i.e. thermometer, nasal aspirators, nail clippers, brush, medicine dispenser, tooth brush)

  • Baby Health Supplies (i.e. gas drops, infant tylenol, infant motrin, saline spray/drops, diaper rash cream, eczema cream, teething gel, qtips)

  • Glassware sets

  • Utensils sets - Forks, Knives, Spoons

  • Sippy Cups

  • Baby Bottles - Anti-colic to reduce gas

  • Infant Developmental Toys (see examples)

  • Infant Scratch Mittens

  • Baby Lotion - Skin care products for Sensitive skin, Eczema - Aveeno, Cerave, Honest

  • Body Wash - womens, for sensitive skin, unscented such as Dove, Aveeno

  • NEW Toddler clothing - Most needed sizes: Boys & Girls 2T - 6T, especially SUMMER, warmer weather clothing.

  • NEW Baby Clothing - Specific Sizes only: 

    • SUMMER clothing for boys and girls, all sizes -

    • Bathing suits, sun hats

    • Boys 18-24 mos, all seasons

  • Diapers - We ONLY NEED size 5 and 6 + and any size of OVERNIGHT diapers

  • Pull-ups Training pants sizes 2T-3T and 4T-5T

  • Nursing Support Pillows / Boppy Pillows and extra covers.

  • NEW Breast Milk storage bags, Nursing Pads

  • Baby Formula - standard types of Enfamil NeuroPro (yellow label), Enfamil Gentlease (purple label), Similac 360 or Advanced (blue label) or Similac Sensitive (orange label).

  • Toddler Meals or Baby Food Puree Pouches

  • Baby Powder - Corn-Starch, not Talc

  • NEW Twin Size and Crib Size Mattress Covers

  • NEW Crib Sheets, Bassinet Sheets, Pack N Play Sheets

  • Strollers - only Snap & Go or Umbrella type, lightweight for travel.

  • Car Seats

  • Stroller and Car Seat travel systems

  • METROCARDS - Vital so moms can get to and from school, work, doctor’s appointments, counseling, etc.

  • Gift Cards (Target, Walmart, Grocery Store, Home Depot, Gasoline, Uber/Lyft)

  • Bedroom Dressers in good condition, tall not wide.

  • Durable vacuum cleaner

  • Dish Sets - complete sets only

  • First Aid Kits - Adult and Baby versions needed

 

What we DO NOT NEED

Please note that currently, we are NOT IN NEED of the following items:

  • Baby blankets

  • Baby equipment (swings, infant seats, excersaucers, etc).

  • Used Baby clothing 0-24 months

  • Size 2, 3, 4, 5 Diapers (except Overnights)

  • Jar Baby Food

 
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