Maybe your new baby skipped the newborn size, or you have extra formula that you didn’t use? Maybe your six-year-old outgrew their unicorn phase quickly and you have a sparkly snow suit that was barely worn? Donating baby and kids items on Cape Cod can be easy if you know the right places to go. Hopefully the resources below can help steer you in the right direction!
A Baby Center :: Hyannis
A Baby Center is always seeking donations for gently worn clothes, as well as baby wipes, formula, books, and toys. It’s the perfect place to send those things that never got used from your baby shower! They just ask that you call and make an appointment for donations before dropping off.
Hand in Hand Thrift Shop :: Falmouth
Hand in Hand Thrift Shop accepts in-season clothing for infants and children, as well as gently used toys. It’s a great place for that post-holiday toy cleanout.
Safe Harbor Shelter :: Hyannis
Safe Harbor Shelter will happily take new clothes that your baby never wore that might still be on the hanger or have tags attached. After both of my baby showers, there were so many onesies that my babies outgrew too quickly to wear. Safe Harbor Shelter is a great place to donate things like that.
Cape Cod Foster Closet :: Orleans
The Cape Cod Foster Closet is always in need of pack ‘n plays or mini cribs, pajamas, shoes, and undergarments for kids of all sizes. They also accept diaper bags, backpacks, car seats, crib sheets, highchairs, booster seats, child safety gates, strollers, baby swings and carriers, bibs, and playmats. You can check their homepage for what they’re in need of most, but items for older kids are always in demand. This is another great place to donate during post-holiday cleanout or spring cleaning.
The Family Pantry and Second Glance Boutique :: Harwich
The Family Pantry of Cape Cod and Second Glance Thrift Boutique can be your one stop to off-load anything extra that baby doesn’t need anymore. Conveniently, their drop-off centers are the same place. The Family Pantry is always looking for diapers, wipes, baby formula, and baby food. Second Glance Boutique takes baby and kids’ clothes.
For each of these places, we’d recommend checking their Facebook page or website for updates on hours. It’s also always good to call ahead before dropping off a donation to confirm that they’re being accepted at this time. And check out our sister page for ideas on donating baby and kids items in the Boston area!
