[Image descriptions in order: two tweets by @roastmalone_ "stoned cold fox" which say "I volunteered at my local toy drive today here's what I learned:
- if you donate a bike they'd love you to donate a helmet with it
- your heart is in the right place but they don't need puzzles, they're picked last
-people rarely donate for 0-2 and 13-17]
["-hair straighteners, curling irons, and makeup are VERY popular
-sensory toys are incredible for kids with autism think kinetic sand and slime
-consider donating batteries if you're donating a battery operated toy
-stocking stuffers are really appreciated
[Screenshots of reply tweets, which say:
@Sasa_dangon "â¨Stephieâ¨~đď¸đ§Ąđ¤...": I work in toy safety so I just wanna add one more point:
-Please donate toys from trusted vendors/ stores, not counterfeits or drop ship sources. They often haven't been safety tested to the same standards (if at all) & can contain choking hazards or be made with toxic materials]
[@lilybrabbitt "Lily": Something to add based on my own experience at toy drivesâ please donate dolls of color! So many kids want them and it was so heartbreaking to have to give a little black girl a doll with blond hair and blue eyes when the only thing on her list was a black baby doll.]
[@The_Studio_Kat "The Studio Kat": Just a note - you cannot donate used helmets, as I've learned, as they are a safety device that could haven compromised (cracked, incomplete padding, etc.). So, please donate new ones in their original packaging.]
[@zomtheforestcat "Illya Kuryakin": Do you have suggestions for the 13-17? We always struggle with that group. Usually we end up getting reasonably nice headphones to donate.]
[@WomanInCanna "Shan.": -Stanley cups/hydroflasks
-claw clips to put hair up
-acne patches in cute shapes like stars
-skin care or make up skincare sets
@doughshiyo "ăŠăăăă": A local person who runs a toy drive around here always says LED light strings & stuff to decorate bedrooms, makeup, sneakers, wireless headphones, personal care products, hair straighteners, fun blankets, etc.]
[@TaintedSaint "Tainted.Saint": Headphones and speakers.
Cologne and perfume - especially by popular artists
Boxed fashion jewelry sets
Cool lights - string, stationery, neon, moon lamps, etc.
@ThomasE39212821 "ThomasEvan": Decent quality art supplies. I bought for a couple of angel tree boys a while back. Artsy brothers spending XMas in the DV shelter. That stuff (colored pencils, sketch pads, oil pastels, markers, books on cartooning and figure drawing) added up FAST.]
If you have the means to donate gifts to toy drives or shelters, please keep the above tips in mind so you can help meet peopleâs wants and needs! đ
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