Donate today
Support our work with a monthly or quarterly recurring donation. Every dollar makes a difference in funding our efforts!
Your dollars make a difference
All donations go to fund the rent for our support center where items are stored, or go towards purchasing baby goods in short supply. We are incredibly grateful for your gift. It contributes to the heartbeat of our operations and equips us to serve over 350 families per year. Most importantly, each dollar brings peace of mind to precious parents of little ones who find themselves alone or in fragile financial circumstances.
If you prefer to mail a check, you can send your donation to:
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Mothers' Helpers
P.O. Box 30994
Santa Barbara, CA 93130
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Mothers' Helpers is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization Tax ID: 61-1605644
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From the bottom of our hearts, thank you!
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We gratefully accept new and gently-used* baby items. Please bring them to our Support Center during drop-off hours only. If you need to make other arrangements for drop off please emails us at info@mothershelpers.org.
NOT ACCEPTING (due to oversupply)
- Cribs
- Toys
- High Chairs
- Breast Pumps and Accessories
- Activity Mats
- Bumbo Floor Seats (or similar)
- Baby Jumpers
- Recalled Products, e.g. Loungers
NEEDED
- Convertible Car Seats
- Strollers
- Pack-n-plays
- Diapers & Wipes (all sizes)
- Infant Car Seat/Stroller Combos
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••• UPDATED for October Drop-Offs •••
Items we generally accept unless noted above:
- Activity Mats/Gyms
- Baby Bottles (New)
- Baby Carriers
- Baby Monitors
- Bassinets
- Bath Toiletries (New)
- Bathtubs
- Bedding
- Blankets
- Bouncers
- Car Seats (Non-expired, Accident-free)
- Changing Pads
- Clothes (Up to size 2T)
- Cribs/Mattresses/Bedding (please
- Diaper Bags
- Diaper Pails
- Diapers/Wipes
- High Chairs
- Mobiles
- Monitors
- Nail Clippers
- Nursing Pillows
- Pack-N-Plays
- Strollers
- Swings
- Teething Items
- Toys & Books (Infant)
*Our rule of thumb is that we only give our mothers in need things we would pass on to our friends. Check out Marborg’s textile recycling program for clothes that have already had a full life. For safety reasons we can’t accept anything needing repairs, car seats that have expired, or items that have been recalled. We are tax exempt and can give you a receipt for your donation upon request.
Looking to donate baby items?
Donate diapers & wipes
Just bought a new box of diapers and then baby had a growth spurt? Bring them to us! Or check out our Amazon gift list and buy and send them to us with one click. You can also start a diaper drive at your school or organization – it’s a great way to get older kids involved too.
Needed most as of August 2024: Size 1, 4, 5, and wipes
Drop-off details
Hours
We accept donations at our Support Center on
Sundays from 2 - 4 pm.
We are closed on all major holidays, check here for closure notices before stopping by.
160 N. Fairview Avenue, Suite 3
Goleta, California
93117