How To Give
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We collect gently used or new infant clothing in sizes preemie to 12 months to distribute to needy babies in the San Diego area. Suggested items are sleepers, short and long sleeved bodysuits (onesies), pants, socks, hats, bibs, blankets and extra items such as overalls, jackets, and dresses. We also welcome board books in good condition.
Current locations for donation bins in San Diego are:
The Corner Salon 5120 Robinwood Rd, Ste B12
Bonita, CA 91902San Diego Children's Discovery Museum 320 North Broadway
Escondido, CA 92025Oceanside Family Chiropractic 2111 El Camino Real, Ste 302
Oceanside, CA 92054Purple Lotus Fitness Studio 13625 Adrian Street
Poway, CA 92064Discovery Isle 14521 Ted Williams Parkway
Poway, CA 92064Floaties Swim School 13180 Poway Road
Poway, CA 92064Incarnation Lutheran Church 16889 Espola Rd.
Poway, CA 92064Mt. Olive Lutheran Preschool 14280 Poway Road
Poway, CA 92064Conceptions Children's Resale 9470 Cuyamaca Street, Ste 100
Santee, CA 92071San Diego Woman's Club 2557 3rd Avenue
San Diego, CA 92103Gyminny Kids 17022 Camino San Bernardo
San Diego, CA 92127Rady Children's Primary Medical Group 16918 Dove Canyon Road, Suite 200
San Diego, CA 92127Roots Hair Salon 11671 Duenda Road
San Diego, CA 92127Carmel Mountain Ranch Library 12095 World Trade Dr
San Diego, CA 92128Rancho Penasquitos Library 13330 Salmon River Rd
San Diego, CA 92129Dr Suzanne Mills - Pediatrics Scripps Medical Building
12395 El Camino Real #217
San Diego 92130Scripps Miramar Ranch Branch Library 10301 Scripps Lake Drive
San Diego, CA 92131If there are no bin locations in your area and you would like to donate, please Contact Us.
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Cash donations are tax deductible.
- $10 will purchase 2 onesies and a board book
- $20 will purchase 2 fleece sleepers and a receiving blanket
- $50 will purchase basic clothing for a baby's first 3 months
- $100 will purchase basic clothing for a baby's first 6 months
- A donation of any amount helps a baby in need!
Donations are accepted via PayPal. Clicking the Donate button above will redirect you to PayPal's secure donation form.
You can also use DAF Direct to make your donation.
Participants in the Fidelity, Schwab, or Greater Kansas City Charitable Foundations Donor Advised Funds can also use DAF Direct to make a donation. There is no transaction fee to the donor or recipient. 100% of your donation goes directly to GentlyHugged.
Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions or if you prefer to mail a check. Thank you!
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We enjoy placing at least one handmade item in each package.
If you are able to knit or crochet, your donation of hats, booties, socks, or sweaters would be greatly appreciated. Quilted, knitted, or crocheted blankets are also desired.
For important blanket size guidelines click here (Word document).
For booties (especially needed) patterns and hat patterns click here (PDF file).We will be happy to pick up donated items throughout the San Diego area. Please Contact Us to let us know.
Items can also be shipped to:
Gently Hugged
13330 Paseo del Verano Norte
Suite 1-B
San Diego, CA 92128
Where are donated items distributed?
Donated items are distributed by nurses and social workers to low income, military, immigrant, and foster families in need within underserved areas. Hospitals, prenatal clinics, social service agencies, and homes are typical delivery sites. Click here to see a list of current distribution sites.