Joy Kit with sensory toys and supplies
🎁 Donate Items

Give Joy — Donate Items for Joy Kits & Confidence Kits

You don't have to write a check to change a child's day. Donate new items that go directly into the hands of children who need comfort, courage, and a reminder that someone cares.

The Joy Kit contents
Why Donate Items?

Every Item Becomes a Moment of Joy

Every item you donate becomes part of a Joy Kit or Confidence Kit delivered to a child in a moment that truly matters — when they're entering foster care, transitioning between homes, or arriving at Delia's Center for the first time.

Joy Kits go to younger children with sensory and creative items. Confidence Kits go to teens with self-care essentials and affirming messages. Both are distributed in Arizona (foster care) and Bârlad, Romania (Delia's Center).

Below you'll find our most-needed items and how to get them to us.

What We Need

Most-Needed Items

We accept new, unused items only. Here's what fills each type of kit — choose whichever speaks to your heart.

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Joy Kits

For Younger Children
Small plush items (stuffed animals, comfort toys)
Fidget and sensory toys (new only)
Stress balls and squishy toys
Rainbow slinkies
Crayons, markers, or colored pencils
Modeling clay or Play-Doh
Small puzzles or activity books
Cozy socks
Encouragement cards or stickers
Small blankets or comfort items
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Confidence Kits

For Teens
Journals or notebooks
Travel-size hygiene items (shampoo, body wash, deodorant)
Toothbrush and toothpaste sets
Hair ties, brushes, or combs
Lip balm or lotion
Cozy socks or blankets
Encouraging notes or affirmation cards
Pens or markers
Reusable water bottles
Small backpacks or tote bags
Important Guidelines

Keeping Kids Safe & Dignified

To ensure the safety and dignity of every child we serve, we follow these guidelines for all donated items.

We Accept

New items only — unused, with tags still on when possible. Every child deserves to feel like their kit was made just for them.

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Hygiene Products

Unopened and sealed only. Travel-size preferred for kits. Full-size items are welcome for the center in Romania.

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We Cannot Accept

Used items, opened products, broken toys, or items not on our approved list. When in doubt, please ask us first.

How to Donate Items

Three Easy Ways to Give Joy

1

Contact Us First

Please reach out before donating so we can coordinate current needs and delivery. We'll let you know exactly what's most needed right now.

info@deliafoundation.org

2

Amazon Wishlist

The easiest option — shop from our curated wishlist and items ship directly to us. No coordination needed.

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3

Host a Drive

Organize a Joy Kit item drive at your school, workplace, church, or community group. We'll provide a printable list and collection guidelines.

Ask Us How

"Every item donated becomes part of a Joy Kit delivered to a child in a moment that truly matters — when they need to know someone out there cares about them."

Whether it's a squishy stress ball, a journal, or a pair of cozy socks — your donated item lands in the hands of a child who might be having the hardest day of their young life. That small act of thoughtfulness can shift everything.

Also Helpful

Other Ways to Support Joy Kits

Can't donate items? There are other ways to help us fill kits and reach more children.

💵 Donate $35 to fund TWO complete Joy Kits
Get the $55 Joy Bundle (2 kits + mug + tea)
🤝 Volunteer to help pack and assemble kits
📢 Share this page with friends and family
🏢 Ask your company about matching donations
🎂 Host a birthday fundraiser for Joy Kits

A Stress Ball. A Journal. A Pair of Socks.
It All Adds Up to Joy.

You don't need to give big to give meaningfully. One item, placed in the right hands at the right moment, can change a child's whole day — and maybe their whole outlook.

"We can't change every story — but we can make every child's story worth remembering."
— The Delia Foundation