CFCS receives many requests from very deserving clients throughout the year. These requests cover a broad range from the need for emergency household items including help with groceries to entertainment opportunities for children. Among the most requested items are help with purchasing back to school supplies, clothing, furniture and groceries, tickets to cultural or sporting events and a range of household items. Whenever possible, we try to provide clients with new items, however, we are always willing to accept gently used furniture and other household items. We do not have a drop off center for these kind of items. You will need to contact donate@helpfamilies.org and speak with someone who can make arrangements. Please note we cannot accept donations of used clothing.
Bus/T passes
Clothing
New sneakers – typical teenage sizes
New underwear – typical teenage sizes
Computer Equipment
Laptops for college bound youth
Entertainment
Movie tickets
Passes to GoodTimes
Tickets to sporting events
Theatre tickets
Fitness Memberships
YMCA
Furniture
New mattresses
New or slightly used dressers, bed frames
Patio furniture
Gift Cards
Gift cards to clothing, home and grocery stores are an easy and welcome way to help.
Most requested:
Target
Sears
BJ's
Costco
Shaws
Stop & Shop
IKEA
Jordan's
Lowe's
Home Depot
Sporting goods stores
Michaels or other craft stores
Gas cards
Gift cards to family restaurants:
McDonald's
Burger King
Wendy's
Dunkin Donuts
Miscellaneous
Suitcases
Backpacks
Storage bins for children’s belongings
Grill
AC units
Museum Passes
MFA
Children's Museum
Museum of Science
Waivers or paid expenses
Dance classes
Cheerleading
Sports teams
School uniforms