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Drop-Off Locations
Cradles to Crayons Giving Factory
155 North Beacon Street
Brighton, MA 02135
Hours: Tuesday, Thursday, Friday between 10:00 A.M. and 3:00 P.M.
Wednesday between 8:00 A.M. and 3:00 P.M.
2nd & 4th Tuesdays between 10:00 A.M. and 7:30 P.M.
2nd, 3rd, & 4th Saturday between 10:00 A.M. and 2:00 P.M.*
1st Sunday between 10:00 A.M. and 2:00 P.M.*
If you would like to drop-off outside of scheduled hours, you may leave your donations in the 1-800-PACKRAT unit. Combination lock: 1984 (press lock in order to open it)
*Exceptions include: CLOSED April 7th, April 14th, May 12th
Find a drop-off location near you:
Please review our donation guidelines before donating. If you are a group hosting a drive, contact info@cradlestocrayons.org to find a drop-off location that has the capacity to accept the large quantity collected.
Allston, Arlington, Avon, Braintree, Brighton, Brookline, Cambridge, Concord, Dedham, Duxbury, Gloucester, Foxborough, Lexington, Medford, Milton, Natick, Needham, Newton, Norwell, Peabody, Quincy, Southborough, Wakefield, Wellesley, Westford, Weston, Winchester, Woburn
Allston, Peoples Federal Savings Bank
229 North Harvard Street, Allston, MA. Visit their website for hours of operation. Accepting new and like-new clothing and footwear.
Arlington
Drop-off by appointment: e-mail aj914@hotmail.com. Accepting new and like-new clothing, books and baby items.
Avon, B.C. Tent & Awning
25 Bodwell Street, Avon, MA. Donate M-F from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Accepting new and like-new children's clothing.
Braintree, Braintree Town Hall (during business hours)
May 7th - May 19th (until 12:00pm). 1 John F Kennedy Memorial Drive, Braintree, MA 02184. Accepting new and like-new children's clothing, footwear, books, and baby items.
Brighton, Cradles to Crayons Giving Factory
155 North Beacon Street, Brighton, MA. Donate Tuesday, Thursday, Friday between 10:00 A.M. and 3:00 P.M.; Wednesday between 8:00 A.M. and 3:00 P.M.; 2nd & 4th Tuesdays between 10:00 A.M. and 7:30 P.M.; 2nd, 3rd, & 4th Saturday between 10:00 A.M. and 2:00 P.M.*; 1st Sunday between 10:00 A.M. and 2:00 P.M.*
If you would like to drop-off outside of scheduled hours, you may leave your donations in the 1-800-PACKRAT unit. Combination lock: 1984 (press lock in order to open it)
*Exceptions include: CLOSED April 7th, April 14th, May 12th, May 17th
Brighton, Peoples Federal Savings Bank
435 Market Street, Brighton, MA. Visit their website for hours of operation. Accepting new and like-new clothing and footwear.
Brookline, May 7th - 19th
Click here for more information.
Cambridge, Cambridge Chamber of Commerce
859 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge, MA. Donate M-F from 9:30am- 4:30 p.m. Accepting new and like-new children's clothing, footwear and books (cannot accept baby equipment).
Dedham, Norfolk County Registry of Deeds
649 High Street, Dedham MA (Across the street from the Norfolk County Superior Court). Donate during business hours. Accepting new or like-new children’s clothing and footwear in the purple Cradles to Crayons donation bins located in the downstairs.
Duxbury, William Raveis Real Estate
53 Railroad Avenue, Duxbury, MA. Donate between 9:00 am- 5:00pm. Accepting new and like-new children's clothing, books and baby items.
Gloucester (will not be able to accept donations until April 16th)
37 Langsford Street, Gloucester (Lanesville section), MA. Please leave drop-off items by the back door. Donate new and like-new clothing, books, and baby items. For questions, please contact Susan at (978) 281-4370 or at esusanonly@yahoo.com.
Foxborough, 1-800-PACKRAT, now until April 28th
10 Panas Road, Foxborough, MA 02035 (off Route 1 North). Coming from the North on Route 1, turn right on to Foxhill Dr/Perry Dr/Phelps Rd and then head to the back of the Industrial Park. Look for the unit that has the Cradles to Crayons logo on it. Combination: 2004. Accepting new and like-new cothing, books, and baby items.
Foxborough, Sage School, 1-800-PACKRAT Unit April 28th-May 15th
171 Mechanic Street, Foxborough, MA. Accepting new and like-new clothing, footwear, books, and baby items.
Lexington
27 Slocum Rd. Lexington, MA. Please leave drop-off items on the porch by the back door. Accepting new and like-new clothing, toys, books and baby equipment. For questions, please contact Wendy at (617) 504-9219 or wkbert@mac.com.
Lexington, Sweet Beads
1792 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA. Please bring donations in a bag or box that can be closed. Drop-off by appointment during hours, please call 781-860-7727. Accepting new and like-new clothing and books.
Medford, Bread & Circus Bakehouse Whole Foods Market
300 Middlesex Ave., Medford, MA. Donate M-F from 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Accepting new and like-new children's clothing, footwear and books (cannot accept baby equipment).
Milton, Bent's Cookie Factory
7 Pleasant St. Milton, MA. Visit website for hours of operation. Accepting new and like-new clothing and books.
Milton, Milton DPW Open House
May 19th from 10:00am - 1:00pm
Milton Department of Public Works: 629 Randolph Ave, Milton, MA. Accepting new and like-new children's clothing, footwear, books, and baby items.
Natick, AJ Rose Flooring.
599 Worcester Street (Route 9 West) Natick, MA 01760. Accepting new and like-new clothing, books and baby items- Donation Bins available 24 hrs. Larger baby items by appointment: email staciarb@comcast.net
Needham, KidsStreet
71 Fourth Avenue, Needham Heights, MA. Donate M-Th from 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Accepting new and like-new children's clothing.
Newton, Young America Shops (MOVING AND CAN NO LONGER ACCEPT DONATIONS)
Norwell, Tummies 2 Teens Consignment Shop
6 Grove Street, Norwell, MA. Visit website for hours of operation. Accepting clothing, footwear, books, baby items, and baby equipment (NO CRIBS! And please see our donation guidelines for specifications on equipment).
Peabody
10 Eileen Road, Peabody, MA. Please leave drop-off items in the garage. For questions, please contact Suzy at (978) 979-8353 or at suzyblyer@aol.com. Accepting new and like-new children's clothing.
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Quincy, Hannaford Supermarket
475 Hancock Street, Quincy, MA. Accepting new and like-new books.
Southborough, Fay School, 1-800-PACKRAT Unit
April 28th-May 12th. 48 Main Street, Southborough, MA. Accepting new and like-new children's clothing, footwear, books, and baby items.
Wakefield
2 Dell Ave, Wakefield, MA. Please leave drop-off items on the porch (on the left-hand side of the house). For questions, please contact Laurie at (617) 967-3234 or at lghayes@verizon.net. Accepting new and like-new clothing, books, and baby items.
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Wellesley, Babson College, 1-800 PackRat unit located behind Reynolds Campus Center
231 Forest Street, Wellesley, MA. Lock Combo: 1984 (press lock in order to open it). Accepting new and like-new clothing, books, baby items, baby equipment.
Wellesley, Wellesley Dental Group
5 Seaward Rd. Wellesley Hills, MA. Donate during business hours. Accepting new and like-new children's clothing only.
Westford, ProSports Therapy
334 Littleton Road, Westford, MA. Donate M-F from 8:00 am to 7:00 pm. Accepting new and like-new children's clothing, books, baby items and small toys.
Weston, Weston Community Center
May 7th-18th. 20 Alphabet Lane, Weston, MA. Accepting new and like-new children's clothing, books, baby items and small toys. Lock Combo: 1984 (press lock in order to open it).
Winchester, Kids Footstop
553 Main Street Winchester, MA. Donate a pair of new or like-new pair a shoes and recieve a discount on your purchase. Click here for more details.
Winchester, Liena's
45 Church Street, Winchester, MA. Visit website for hours of operation. Accepting new and like-new children's clothing, books, and baby items.
Woburn, Uhaul/UBox
76 Holton Street, Woburn, MA. Do not leave donations outside of the box, they will get ruined if there is bad weather. Call or email Josh with questions at 617.779.4741, josh@cradlestocrayons.org. Accepting new and like-new clothing, books, and baby items.
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