You can help spread joy and love this holiday season by donating warm winter clothing and toys for children in the QCC family. Your donations will help support the children of single parents at the college pursuing higher education.
What we need
We’re looking for new or gently used, unwrapped gifts for children aged 0-18. You can also sign up to help a specific family in need or order directly from our Amazon Wish List.
Warmth & Winter Clothing
(All sizes: infants through adult)
- Winter coats (new or gently used)
- Jackets, hoodies, and sweaters
- Gloves, mittens, hats, and scarves
- Thermal wear / long underwear (new only)
- Socks (new only)
- Winter boots (in clean, wearable condition)
- Pajamas and warm sleepwear
- Blankets and throws
- Snow pants or waterproof outerwear
Toys, Games, and Creative Activities
(Unwrapped, new or gently used, inclusive of all ages 0–18)
- Board games and card games
- Dolls, action figures, and toy cars
- LEGO or building sets
- Craft kits, art supplies, or coloring materials
- Books (picture books, young adult novels, graphic novels)
- Puzzles (complete sets only)
- Stuffed animals (clean, smoke-free)
- Musical instruments (small, intact)
- Sports balls, jump ropes, outdoor toys
Hygiene and Self-Care Items
(All new and unopened; travel size okay)
- Shampoo, conditioner, and body wash
- Soap and deodorant
- Toothbrushes, toothpaste, floss
- Hairbrushes, combs, hair ties
- Pads, tampons, and menstrual cups
- Lotion, chapstick, and hand sanitizer
- Diapers, baby wipes, and baby lotion
- Laundry detergent pods or small bottles
- Reusable water bottles
Gift Cards and Financial Support
(Flexible, safe options for families and teens)
- Grocery store gift cards (Market Basket, Stop & Shop, Walmart, etc.)
- Visa / Mastercard gift cards
- Gas cards (for commuting families)
- Local restaurant or coffee shop cards (for dignity and normalcy)
- Target, Walmart, or Amazon cards (for family flexibility)
School and Creative Supplies
(Especially for teens and tweens)
- Notebooks, pens, highlighters
- Crayons, colored pencils
- Backpacks and pencil cases
- Headphones / earbuds (low-cost options are fine)
- Journals or sketchbooks
- Reusable lunch bags or water bottles
Comfort & Household Items
(New or gently used)
- Throw blankets, sheets, or pillowcases
- Towels and washcloths
- Small stuffed pillows or plushies
- Reusable tote bags (great for packaging donated items)
Helpful Extras
- Holiday wrapping supplies (paper, tape, tags, bags)
- Small decorations (for families in transitional housing)
- New socks or slippers labeled by size and gender
- Books or coloring pages with inclusive representation (different ages, races, abilities, and families)
Help a family
We have several families who are looking for specific items for their children this holiday season, or who have given us information about their childrens’ interests. If you’d like to help a specific family in need, use this form to sign up!
Family 2
- 4yo M: Sea animals, dinosaurs, learning kindergarten toys
- 2yo F: Barbies, baby girls , art stuff , water toys
Family 3
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9yo F: Mini Brand or Mini Verse, Arts & Crafts, Slime, K Pop Demon Hunters
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7yo F: Mini Brand or Mini Verse, Barbie, Arts & Crafts, Slime, K Pop Demon Hunters
Family 4
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9yo F: Legos, Puzzle, Barbies, Slime
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4yo M: Hot wheels, Trucks, he is also autistic
Family 5
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5yo M: Toys and puzzles
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7yo M: Toys and puzzles
Family 6
- 12yo F: Painting, slime, roblox, nail art, clay, bracelet making kits in dark colors, miniature resin figurines, black cats
- 7yo M: Arts & Crafts, clay, slime, Lego sets, Roblox, keychain or bracelet making kits, hiking supplies
Family 7
- 5yo M: Sonic toys, Mario toys, Minecraft
- 6yo M: Sonic, Mario, Minecraft, spider man, superheroes
Family 8
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11yo F: Favorite color purple, nail polish, woman’s small clothes. Loves doing hair and hair accessories
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14yo M: Favorite color black, likes Celtics and golden state warriors, Size Men’s small clothes
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16yo F: Favorite color black. Likes false nails, face care products. Art supplies. Baking supplies. Fashion items. Wears women’s medium.
Family 9
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10 months old M: Cars & trucks or tonies!
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13yo M: Legos, slippers, amazon gift cards
Family 10
- 9yo F: Drawing, kpop music, arts and craft, LEGO
- 7yo F: Legos, scratch art, building things, coloring
- 3yo M: Dinosaurs, duplo, race cars, Mickey Mouse paw patrol
Family 11
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6yo F: Dinosaurs, arts and crafts, books, math
Family 12
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6yo M: Batman or cars
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14yo M: Pokémon card or anime stuff
Family 13
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7yo M: Reading,science and math
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3yo F: Barbie, princess, Frozen
How to donate
On campus
- Coordinate your donation with members of the Human Services Club if you share classes.
- Drop off gifts at the office of Gina Cone in the Administration building, office 101a, between 9am and 4pm on weekdays.
- Drop off gifts at designated donation tables in the campus cafeteria. Dates to be announced soon.
- Email faculty advisor Tony Yeulenski at ayeulenski@qcc.mass.edu to schedule a drop off at his office.
Off campus
- Leave gifts at designated donation bins. Locations to be announced soon.
- Email HSC President Amy Coleman at acoleman6@student.qcc.edu to schedule a pick up.
- Email faculty advisor Tony Yeulenski at ayeulenski@qcc.mass.edu to schedule a drop off or pick up.