Monthly Drive Items for 2023

Donor families – want to do more?

Consider sending “your” family any of the monthly drive items listed below. All items must be new, unopened and unused. Please mail the items by the date alongside each suggested item.

January 13 – Shampoo and Conditioner
February 17 – Bath Soap, Shaving Cream, Face Soap
March 17 – Paper Goods: tissues, wipes, paper towels
April 14 – Toothpaste and Toothbrushes
May 19 – First Aid Supplies: Band-Aids, antibiotic cream
June 16 – Deodorant, body creams
July 14 – Backpacks and School Supplies
August 18 – Shampoo and Conditioner
September 15 – Winter Wear: Gloves, Hats, Scarves, Thermals or, if you sponsor a family in a warm weather climate, cotton or fleece blanket or towels.
October 13 – Socks and Children’s Pajamas
November 10 – Non-perishable Thanksgiving food items
December 15 – Soap, Toothpaste and Toothbrushes

Community Partner Addresses: click here.

(HASTINGS and DOBBS FERRY DONORS: The dates above are also the drop-off due dates for grocery gift cards.)

“Give Where You Live” Donors: Click here for shopping list.

SEASONAL DRIVES

Family-to-Family also sponsors separate community-wide drives:

February – PAJAMAS
May – FIRST AID SUPPLIES
July – BACKPACKS AND SCHOOL SUPPLIES; KIDS’ FALL OR WINTER CLOTHES
November – TURKEYS
December – TOYS

Please also feel free at any time to send new warm winter clothing or bedding (sheets, pillows, or blankets) if your sponsored family needs them.

****Please note: Your donation of monthly drive or other items sent directly to a specific family/person does NOT qualify as a tax deductible expense.

Families and individuals receiving SNAP benefits (food Stamps) can’t use them to buy soap, shampoo, toothpaste, deodorant or other personal care items.