Cradles to Crayons provides children from birth through age 12, living in homeless or low-income situations, with the essential items they need to thrive at home, at school and at play
The Chicago organization supplies these items free of charge, and for the next month, NBC 5 and Telemundo Chicago are partnering with Cradles to Crayons and Xfinity stores to collect the items children need the most.
Check the list below for suggested supplies and where to drop them off. Items can be dropped off Monday, April 23, through Wednesday, May 30.
What Cradles to Crayons Accept
--Clothing and coats (youth sizes 0–20 and adult sizes small & medium)
--New socks, underwear, and pajamas (only accepted in new condition)
--Shoes, boots, sneakers, and sandals (infant/child sizes 0–13 and adult sizes 1–10)
--Books, especially baby board books
--Brand new arts and crafts/school supplies
--Baby supplies and bedding (up to size twin)
--Diapers, all sizes
--Baby equipment, especially strollers and car seats within 5 years old
--New and like-new toys (new toys are used for birthday gifts. Gently-used toys must have all pieces. We do not accept stuffed animals, ride-on toys, or plastic play structures)
--New hygiene supplies for ages 0 to 12
--New batteries
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Most Needed Items
--New and gently used winter coats, boots, hats, and gloves
--New and gently used toys (especially for ages 10-12)
--Diapers (size newborn and size 3)
--New bedding (crib, toddler, and twin sheets)
--New and gently used warm winter clothing (sizes newborn to adult medium)
--New socks, underwear, and pajamas
--Books, especially baby board books
Drop-off Locations
Studio Xfinity – 901 W. Weed St.
Xfinity Lakeview – 3128 N. Ashland
Local
Xfinity North Avenue – 1255 W. North Ave.
Xfinity Hyde Park – 5711 S. Western Ave.
Xfinity West Loop – 30 S. Halsted St.
