BEAR NECESSITIES

The Bear Necessities program collects and distributes items for children and teens living in foster or kinship families between the ages of birth through 18. Below are the items most often needed.

Clothing

• Pajamas (all sizes)
• Underwear and socks for teen boys
• Underwear, bras and socks for teen girls
• Snow boots & coats (all sizes)
• Gift cards to Goodwill

Specific size/gender clothing is not stored. As a need arises, we will contact our network asking for donations for a child’s specific size.
Diapers

• Preemie through size 5 (Larger sizes needed!)
• Baby wipes

Fun Stuff

• Gift cards for fast food 
• Movie theater tickets

Other Items

• Toys & Books
• Suitcases, Duffle Bags, Backpacks
• School Supplies
• High Chairs
• Pack-n-Plays*
• Hygiene Products​​
• Toiletries
  

​*IMPORTANT: We are unable to accept expired car seat/booster seats (please check manufacturer’s label). We cannot accept cribs that have drop-sides, or were manufactured before July 23, 2010. High chairs and pack-n-plays should also have been manufactured after July 23, 2010.

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