Donations

We are often asked what kinds of clothing and sizes we are most in need of.  We will list those items here for those of you who love to shop bargains and closeouts:

• Children’s clothes, shoes, swimsuits, boots and jackets (infant to size 6),
• Diapers
• Baby Wipes (small packages preferred)
• Maternity clothes

 
The Baby Blanket, unfortunately, cannot accept or distribute certain items.  This is due to space restrictions, lack of demand, legalities, and/or insurance mandates.  We cannot accept any used furniture and equipment.  Specifically:

• Used Cribs and Mattresses
• Used Car Seats
• Used Highchairs, Strollers, Bouncers and Swings*
• Used Stuffed Animals/Toys
• Toys of any kind
• Breast Pumps/Medical Devices
• Clothing that is torn or stained
• Food items including Formula (this can be donated to the food shelf)
• Used Bottles
• Used Bassinettes

*Check with Options for Women (North Branch), Lakes Life Care Center (Forest Lake), St Vincent de Paul Thrift Stores (Mpls & St Paul) and Joseph's Coat (St Paul). Depending on their current inventory, they may accept clean, gently used equipment.

Donations can be dropped off at the Boutique during their open hours (Thursdays and Saturdays from 9:30 to 12:30) or at the church office anytime it's open (Monday-Thursday 9:00 to 4:00 and Friday 9:00 to 1:00).
 
The Baby Blanket also accepts monetary donations (please write checks out to The Baby Blanket-Church of St. Bridget).  Cash donations are used to purchase new cribs, mattresses, pack n plays, and car seats for distribution as well as other items that we run short on (ex: diapers).  The donations are tax-deductible.
 
Thank you as always for your support of The Baby Blanket.