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Help fill a stocking

Volunteers and donations from the community, accepted year-round, help us provide Christmas stockings requested by Clackamas County agencies.

Get involved

Ways to volunteer and donate

01

Become a year-round volunteer in the workshop or from home.

02

Sign up to fill stockings in our workshop—individuals or groups of six.

03

Sew Christmas stockings using our pattern or pick up a pre-made kit; donate cotton Christmas material.

04

Sew pillowcases using our pre-made kits; donate cotton material.

05

Sew neck gaiters, adult bibs, walker bags and wheelchair bags.

06

Knit or crochet hats for all ages, especially boys and men.

07

Donate hats, socks, gloves, toothpaste, toothbrushes, shampoo and deodorant for all ages.

08

Donate baby clothes (6 months to 4 years) and other items for newborns to age 4.

09

Donate yarn for hats and fingerless gloves, or fleece for blankets, hats, neck gaiters and mittens.

10

Collect stocking items at your business October to November or year-round.

Stocking essentials

Items to put in stockings

Please choose age-appropriate items. Only new items, and all items must be BPA- and lead-free.

  • Crew and ankle socks
  • Toothbrush, toothpaste and floss
  • 2-in-1, 3-in-1 and regular adult shampoo
  • Knit gloves and hats
  • Deodorant (age 9 and up)
  • Kids shampoo and baby shampoo
  • Mild bar soap
  • Small and medium hand lotions in tubes
  • Neck gaiters
  • Small packs of Kleenex
  • Hairbrushes or large combs (no points)
  • Chap stick
  • Small hand sanitizers
  • Razors and shaving cream (adults)
  • Pens and pencils
  • Small to medium stuffies
  • No items with pump tops

Please do not donate: medications, baby powder, perfume, make-up, jewelry, food, gum or candy. No food, gum or candy due to liability.

Gift ideas

Items by age and need

Items for ages 15 through seniors are our greatest need.

Babies & toddlers (newborn to age four)

Baby-safe stuffed animals with soft eyes, soft books and small learning toys; bottles, bibs, sippee cups, pacifiers, hats, socks, gloves/mittens, diapers, wipes or wash cloths, blanket sleepers, sleepers, onesies, warm clothing, small blankets, baby shampoo, baby lotion and baby wash. All items must be BPA-free.

Children ages 5–14

Color books and crayons, books, dolls, small cars and trucks, card games, BPA-free water bottles, small balls, hacky sacks and other fun age-appropriate gifts.

Ages 15–adults

Store gift cards, card games, teen and adult coloring books, crayons, color pencils, regular playing cards with dice, word finds, BPA-free water bottles, small flashlights with batteries and hacky sacks.

Senior adults

Non-slip socks, large print word search, store gift cards, hot/cold travel cups with screw-on lids, wash cloths, small flashlights with batteries, night lights, mild soaps, medium-size shampoo and small lotions.

People who are unhoused

Warm socks, warm hats, warm gloves, neck gaiters, small fleece blankets from Bi-Mart, mylar blankets, ponchos, hand and foot warmers, toothpaste and toothbrushes, chap stick, playing cards, small first aid kits, small hand sanitizers and small flashlights with batteries.