Gifts for Kids in Need

Elks Care – Elks Share. A 2023 Holiday Project.

Sonoma County’s Valley of the Moon Children’s Center
Protecting, sheltering and caring for abused, neglected and abandoned children and teens.

COLLECTING ITEMS AT THE LODGE NOW.

More Details to come. We will be partnering with American Legion Post 28 and local Car/Bike Clubs to deliver items at a special event.
Questions? Laurie Banks lmdbanks@yahoo.com
Thank you for your generosity.

WISH LIST

All Items must be new. Kids are 7-17 (most over 13).

  • $5.00 gift cards for Walmart, Safeway, Target, Starbucks, Cold Stone Creamery, Baskin Robbins
  • Insulated reusable water bottles (especially like brands Stanley, Hydro Flask, Klean Kanteen, Yeti)
  • Card Games: UNO , Phase 10, Old Maid, Go Fish, Crazy 8s, Phase 10, Set, Spot It, Taco Cat Goat Cheese Pizza
  • Monopoly, or any board game for kids 7 years old and above
  • Puzzles
  • Legos,
  • Nerf sports equipment,
  • Teen Bike Helmets (usually Adult size)
  • Remote control cars & small drones (no cameras)
  • Pokémon Cards
  • Squishmallows (please not gigantic ones)
  • Wallets, Jewelry,
  • Ear Buds (Bluetooth or wired), USB Charging Cords
  • Jounals, Fancy Pen Sets
  • Art kits: painting, jewelry making, journal decorating, origami, paper airplane
  • Science kits: please nothing sharp or that says “keep out of the reach of children”
  • Hooded sweatshirts: Adult sizes; Name brands are popular like Nike, Adidas, or Champion; Black or other color (not bright blue or bright red as those are associated with gangs);
  • Snacks, chips, taki’s
  • Basketballs, Soccer balls, Footballs, Wiffle Ball sets or practice (foam) baseball sets
  • Yard games
  • Nice Hygiene items… Center provides the basics but kids like having some nicer products
  • Fidget toys and sensory toys

Prohibited Items:

  • Strongly Scented Items (cologne, perfume, sprays, lotions, nail polish and remover)
  • Toy weapons (Nerf guns, water guns, laser guns, etc.)
  • Metal Items (nail files, safety pins, rulers, hangers, aluminum cans, etc.)
  • Aerosol Containers (hair spray, deodorant, shaving cream, etc.)
  • Glass (mirrors, bottles, etc.)
  • Rated M Video Games, Explicit Content Music
  • Permanent Markers
  • 2-Piece Bathing Suits
  • Walkie Talkies & Flashlights
  • Personal locks (exception: bicycle lock)
  • Chemicals (bleach, liquid white out, etc.)
  • Anything labeled “Keep out of reach of children.”
  • Candles (unless flameless), Lighters, Matches
  • Weapons
  • Gang Related Material
  • Pornography or Graphic material
  • Q-Tips
  • Alcohol, Tobacco, Drugs
  • Gum
  • Balloons