How To Give
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We collect gently used or new infant clothing in sizes preemie to 12 months to distribute to needy babies in the San Diego area. Suggested items are sleepers, short and long sleeved bodysuits (onesies), pants, socks, hats, bibs, blankets and extra items such as overalls, jackets, and dresses. We also welcome board books in good condition.
Active bin locations are listed below. Sites currently unavailable are grayed out.
Collection bins are also presently available at residences in the following areas: Encinitas, Carlsbad, Solana Beach, Point Loma, Rancho Penasquitos, Poway, Santee, and Rancho Bernardo. Please Email us to obtain specific addresses or request a contactless pick up at your home.
91910 Community Congregational Church 276 F Street
Chula Vista, CA 91910First United Methodist Church 1200 East H Street
Chula Vista, CA 9191091941 KinderCare 3655 Via Mercado
La Mesa, CA 9194191942 Umpqua Bank 7777 Alvarado Road Suite 114 (Lobby)
La Mesa, CA 9194291977 KinderCare 10130 Rothgard Rd
Spring Valley, CA 9197792011 Noonan Family Swim School 6070 Avenida Encinas
Carlsbad, CA 9201192019 KinderCare 1470 Jamacha Road
El Cajon, CA 9201992024 San Dieguito United Methodist Preschool 170 Calle Magdalena
Encinitas, CA 9202492025 SDPH North Inland 649 W Mission Ave #2
Escondido, CA 92025San Diego Children's Discovery Museum 320 North Broadway
Escondido, CA 92025Rady Children's Escondido 625 Citracado Pkwy Suite 200
Escondido, CA 9202592028 Angel Shop, Angel Society 1002 S. Main Avenue
Fallbrook, CA 9202892037 Rady Children's Primary Regents 4150 Regents Garden Row, #355
La Jolla, CA 92037Rady Children's Primary La Jolla 7300 Girard Avenue
#106
La Jolla, CA 9203792054 Discovery Preschool 1759 Oceanside Blvd
Ste G-J
Oceanside, CA 9205492056 Mottino Family YMCA 4701 Mesa Dr
Oceanside, CA 9205692064 Mt. Olive Preschool 14280 Poway Road
Poway, CA 92064Poway Library 13137 Poway Rd
Poway, CA 92064Floaties Swim School 13180 Poway Road
Poway, CA 92064Bright Pediatric Smiles 15725 Pomerado Road #206
Poway, CA 9206492071 Conceptions Children's Resale 9470 Cuyamaca Street
Ste 100
Santee, CA 9207192109 G3Kids - Pacific Beach 929 Garnet Ave
San Diego, CA 9210992117 Gymboree Clairemont 4340 Genesee Ave #103
San Diego, CA 9211792122 G3Kids - UTC 4313 La Jolla Village Drive
Ste 3270
San Diego, CA 92122North University Community Library 8820 Judicial Drive
San Diego, CA 9212292126 Mira Mesa Presbyterian Preschool 8081 Mira Mesa Blvd
San Diego, CA 9212692127 Gyminny Kids 17022 Camino San Bernardo
San Diego, CA 92127Noonan Family Swim School 10710 Thornmint Road
San Diego, CA 92127Rady Children's Primary Medical Group 16918 Dove Canyon Road
Suite 200
San Diego, CA 9212792128 Carmel Mountain Ranch Library 12095 World Trade Dr
San Diego, CA 9212892129 Rancho Penasquitos Library 13330 Salmon River Rd
San Diego, CA 9212992130 Pediatrics - Scripps Medical Building 12395 El Camino Real #217
San Diego 92130Rady Childrens Carmel Valley 12395 El Camino Real, #219
San Diego, CA 9213092131 Sunny Days of California, Inc. 10680 Treena
Suite 170
San Diego, CA 92131Scripps Miramar Ranch Branch Library 10301 Scripps Lake Drive
San Diego, CA 92131Scripps Exploring Academy 9855 Erma Rd #128
San Diego, CA 92131If there are no bin locations in your area and you would like to donate, please Contact Us.
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Cash donations are tax deductible.
- A $10 donation will buy 2 onesies and a board book
- A $20 donation will buy 2 fleece sleepers and a receiving blanket
- A $50 donation will buy 3 cozy outfits and 6 pairs of socks
- A $75 donation will buy basic clothing for a newborn’s first 3 months
- A $150 donation will buy basic clothing for a newborn’s first 6 months
- A $300 donation will allow Gently Hugged to provide a completed bag of gently used and new essential clothing and blankets for an infant’s entire first year.
Donations are accepted via PayPal. Clicking the Donate button above will redirect you to PayPal's secure donation form.
You will have the option to make your tax deductible donation a gift and send the recipient a gift card.
You can also use DAF Direct to make your donation.
Participants in the Fidelity, Schwab, or Greater Kansas City Charitable Foundations Donor Advised Funds can also use DAF Direct to make a donation. There is no transaction fee to the donor or recipient. 100% of your donation goes directly to GentlyHugged.
Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions or if you prefer to mail a check. Thank you!
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We enjoy placing at least one handmade item in each package. Your carefully crafted blankets, bibs, toys, hats, and booties are special touches that are greatly appreciated.
Please review important size and safety guidelines here (Word document).
For recommended pattern suggestions, please contact us here.To get your handmade items to us, please:
- Drop off at the Gently Hugged office during office hours (preferred). You can find our location and office hours here. We also have collection bins outside the front door which may be used when we are not open.
- Place your items in one of our many donation bins around the county (see list here).
If neither option works for you, please contact us and we will do our best to find a volunteer in your area to pick up your donations. (For those outside San Diego county, items may be mailed to our office.)
If you would like to receive our monthly newsletter with our latest handmade needs, crafting tips, event reminders, and featured crafters, please subscribe here.
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We are participating in the Amazon Smile program. This means that you can support Gently Hugged just by shopping at Amazon for things that you normally buy. Simply click the button above to go to Amazon.com and start shopping.
Thanks for your support!
Where are donated items distributed?
Donated items are distributed by nurses and social workers to low income, military, immigrant, and foster families in need within underserved areas. Hospitals, prenatal clinics, social service agencies, and homes are typical delivery sites. Click here to see a list of current distribution sites.
