In-Kind Donations

Families First relies on the generosity of our community to support the material needs and comforts of low-income families in our programs. Needs range depending on the program and client population, and all items must be new or very gently used. All in-kind needs, categorized by family demographics, are listed below.

Families First In Schools Program:

• Crafts/Activities for children
• Kroger/Walmart/Publix Gift Cards

Foster Children and their Caregivers:

• New Clothing/Gift Cards for foster kids
• Luggage/Duffle Bags
• Activity Sponsorship/Event Tickets
• First Aid Kits
• Medication Lock-boxes

Teen Residents of Foster Care Permanency Cooperatives (Group Homes):

• Books
• DVDs
• Luggage/Duffle Bags
• Sports Equipment
• Gift Cards
• Floor Lamps
• College freshman kits
• Games
• Scrapbooks
• Digital Cameras

Families and Senior Citizens in our Housing Relocation Programs:

• Food/Gift Cards
• Non-perishable Food Baskets
• Cleaning Supplies
• Rolling carts (for groceries)

Pregnant and Parenting Teens:

• Maternity Clothing
• Diapers
• Infant Formula
• New Baby/Mother Baskets

Homeless Transitioning and Supportive Housing Families:

• Rolling carts (for groceries)
• Non-perishable food