Throughout the year we highlight certain items that are urgently needed. 

• Clothing in ALL sizes (infant-teen)

• Diapers (all sizes)

• COnvertible Car Seats (manufacture date under 5yrs & not in accident)

• children’s twin & toddler bedding

• new socks and underwear all sizes

• Pack n Plays

• Cribs (manufacture date after 2011)

Accepted Items

• Cribs (Manufacture date after 2011) - cribs with chipped paint or damage to pieces, not accepted

• Car Seats* (See below note on accepted car seat donations.)

• Disposable Diapers (new packages only)

• Baby Swings

• Pack-n-Plays, Co-Sleepers, & Bassinets

• Crib Mattresses*

• Crib Bedding

• Pack-n-play linens

• Toddler Beds

• Strollers (not Jogging Strollers)

• High Chairs & Infant Seats

• Bumbo Seats

• Baby Bath Linens

• New Breast Pumps (Medela Brand Pumps Only)

• Safety Gates (tension type)

• Front Baby Carriers

• New unopened sample size toiletries

• Baby monitors

• Baby Bouncer/Rocker seats

• Boppy Pillows and covers

• Toppers (select toys & books)

• New Hand Knit Bears (click for pattern and details)
  

  *Note: Our goal is to provide safe baby equipment to our partner agencies. While we strive to distribute car seats in good condition, we are unable to research each car seat as to whether it has been involved in an accident or recall. The following restrictions will apply to any car seat donation. Thank you for your understanding.

• A car seat with a visible printed or embossed expiration will be accepted as long as it will not expire within one year of the date it is donated.

• A car seat with a visible printed manufacture date but no printed or embossed expiration will be accepted within 5 years of the visible printed manufacture date.

• A car seat with no manufacture or expiration date will not be accepted.

Where and When to Donate

Boxford Giving Center (572 B Main St.): Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 9am-1pm and Thursday 9am-noon. We are also open on the 1st and 3rd Saturdays of the month from 9am-noon.

Lawrence Giving Center (60 Island St.): Monday, Tuesday: 9am-1pm, Wednesday, 9am-5pm, and Thursday, 9am-noon.

If you have questions about donating, please contact Outreach@CommunityGivingTree.org

*Note: Community Giving Tree's list of acceptable and non-acceptable donations may be changed and/or modified as needed to accommodate the needs of our recipients and our space limitations. Staff and volunteers have the right to politely refuse unacceptable items. Please contact us if you have a question regarding an item to donate.

Accepted Items

• Disposable Diapers (No Open Packages)

• Infant-Toddler Clothes

• Children’s Clothes

• Teen Clothes

• Children’s Shoes (very gently used)

Items Not Accepted

• Stained, ripped, or discolored clothing

• Town sports, vacation, or camp shirts

• Sports teams other than New England teams

• Prom Gowns

• St. Patrick's Day clothing

Where and When

Donations are accepted at both Giving Centers, in Boxford (572 B Main St.) and Lawrence (60 Island St.)

To coordinate your donation drop off please reach out to Outreach@CommunityGivingTree.org

Boxford Giving Center Hours: Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday: 9am-1pm and Thursday: 9am-12pm. We are also open on the 1st and 3rd Saturdays of the month from 9am-noon.

Lawrence Giving Center Hours: Monday, Tuesday: 9am-1pm, Wednesday: 9am-5pm, and Thursday: 9am-12pm

Accepted Items

• Disposable Diapers (un-opened packages only)

• Sizes 1-6 (*We are most in need of size 6, 5, and 4 diapers.)

• Pull-ups

• Wipes

• Rash Cream

Where and when

Donations will be accepted at our Boxford location (572 B Main St.) and our Lawrence location (60 Island St).

To coordinate your donation drop off please reach out to Outreach@CommunityGivingTree.org

Boxford Giving Center Hours: Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday: 9am-1pm and Thursdays 9am-12pm. We are also open on the 1st and 3rd Saturdays of the month from 9am-12noon.

Lawrence Giving Center Hours: Monday, Tuesday: 9am-1pm Wednesday, 9 am-5pm and Thursday 9 am-12pm.

Order Online
Use our Amazon Wishlist to have diapers sent directly to Community Giving Tree.

We are always looking for businesses to organize collections of diapers. Contact our Outreach Coordinator at outreach@communitygivingtree.org to set up your collection. Click here for a printable Diaper Drive Poster.

Accepted Items

• New Backpacks (pre-school - high school)

• Single Subject Notebooks & Folders

• Crayons

• Magic Markers or Colored Pencils

• Glue Sticks

• Erasers

• Pencils & Pens

Where and When

Season: Collecting June - July

Donations will be accepted at our Boxford location (572 B Main St.) and our Lawrence location (60 Island St).

To coordinate your collection and donation drop off please reach out to Outreach@CommunityGivingTree.org

Order Online
Use our Amazon Wishlist to have supplies sent directly to Community Giving Tree.

We are looking for businesses to organize collections of school supplies. Contact our Outreach Coordinator at outreach@communitygivingtree.org to set up your collection this summer.

Accepted Items (New Items only please)

• New Pajamas (age 2T-10 years)

• Pajama Bottoms (age 12 - teen)

• Coats

• Fleece Jackets

• Sweaters

• Sweatshirts

• Children’s Clothes

• Teen Clothes

• Gift cards $25 or less to Kohl’s, Old Navy, Walmart and Amazon

Where and When

Season: Collecting November - 1st through November 29th

Donations will be accepted at our Boxford location (572 B Main St.) and our Lawrence location (60 Island St) or at any of our Drop Sites.

To coordinate your collection and donation drop off please reach out to Outreach@CommunityGivingTree.org

Order Online
Use our Amazon Wishlist to have gifts sent directly to Community Giving Tree.

We are looking for businesses to organize collections of holiday gifts. Contact our Outreach Coordinator at outreach@communitygivingtree.org to set up your collection.

Household Goods Recycling of Massachusetts Acton
All household goods. Will pick up for a fee.
978-635-1710 | hgrm.org

Lazarus House Ministries, Inc. Lawrence
Food, adult clothing, furniture. Will pick up if possible.
978-689-8575 | LazarusHouse.org

Massachusetts Coalition for the Homeless Lynn
Furniture donations accepted.
781-595-7570 ext.13 | mahomeless.org

Mission of Deeds Reading
Furniture for people in need.
781-944-9797 | missionofdeeds.org

Merrimack Valley Habitat for Humanity ReStore Lawrence
Building materials, appliances, furniture and home improvement items.
978-686-3323 | merrimackvalleyhabitat.org

Project Home Again Lawrence
Drop off furniture, bedding, dishes, home decor.
978-270-9878 | phama.org

Ruth’s House Haverhill
Furniture, curtains, toys, appliances, adult clothing.
978-521-5575 | ruthshouse.org

The Wish Project Lowell
Couches, dressers, beds, kitchen table and chairs, small appliances, computers, books.
978-441-9474 | thewishproject.org

Safe Convertible Car Seat Recycling
For car seats over 5 years old or that have been in an accident
Click Safe Convertible Car Seats recycling

North Shore Fairy Godmother Project Lynn
781-594-1255 | northshorefairygodmother.org

Priceless Prom Gown Program Lawrence
pricelesspromgownprogram.com

Belle of the Ball Anton’s Cleaners locations (February-March)
antons.com/belle/

Pregnancy Care Center Haverhill
978-373-5700 | pccnortheast.org

Children’s Orchard Rowley
Children’s clothing, shoes and dancewear.
childrensorchard.com

BoxTop Consignment & Thrift Shop Topsfield
Adult clothes, toys, knickknacks, shoes, and household goods.
978-887-2260

Beverly Bootstraps Thrift Shop Beverly
Clothing, accessories, furniture, household items.
978-921-4710 | beverlybootstraps.org

Lifebridge Thrift Shop Salem
Clothing, furniture, household items.
978-745-2459 |lifebridgesalem.org

The North Andover Thrift Shop
Adult clothes, shoes in good condition, books and non electric household goods.
978-689-9520

MassGeneral for Children at North Shore Medical Center Salem
New or used books that are appropriate for ages 6 months through 17 years.
978-354-2776 | nsmc.partners.org/pediatrics/donating

Project Smile Hopedale
Stuffed animals, unused coloring books, new crayons for emergency workers to give to children.
508-634-0203 | projectsmile.org

Big Brother Big Sister Foundation
Pick up service available for clothing, toys, and household items.
Big Brother Big Sister does not accept furniture
800-483-5503 | bbbsfoundation.org

Epilepsy Foundation
Pick up service available for toys, clothing, furniture, and household items.
888-322-8209 | donateclothes.epilepsynewengland.org

Multiple Sclerosis Association of America
Pick up service available for toys, clothing, furniture, and household items.
855-677-4287 | msaapickup.org

Salvation Army
Pick up service available for toys, clothing, furniture, and household items.
800-728-7825 | satruck.org

Boxford Food Pantry
Donate non-perishable food items at the First Congregational Church, Boxford.
978-887-5841, ext.3 | firstchurchboxford.org

Emmaus Family House Haverhill
Accepts donations of food, adult & child hygiene products, and small household items.
978-241-3412 | emmausinc.org

Essex County Community Foundation Essex County
List of local food pantries.
978-777-8876 | essexcountyhungerrelief.org

Middleton Food Pantry
Accepts donations of non-perishable food and personal care items.
978-777-4067 | townofmiddleton.org

The Pregnancy Care Center Haverhill
Accepts donations of formula and baby food.
978-373-5700 | pccnortheast.org

River House Beverly
Accepts donations of non-perishable food and men’s personal care items.
978-921-1304 | riverhousebeverly.org

Topsfield Cupboard
Donate canned food, personal care and household care items at the following Topsfield churches: Trinity Episcopal, First Congregational, Our Savior Lutheran or St. Rose of Lima
508-527-0602 or 978-887-5570 | trinitytopsfield.org

Instant Replays Consignment Georgetown
Jogging Strollers, Infant Bicycle Seats, Framed back packs, Skates, Soccer Shoes
978-352-8800

November Used Sports Sale Topsfield
Annual Consignment Event Sponsored by Topsfield PTO and Boxford PTO