Gift In Kind

Spread joy throughout the year by donating items we need


In-kind donations, also known as gifts-in-kind, are non-cash donations that help to support the mission of the organization. Basically, in-kind donations are physical items provided by individuals, non-profit organizations, community groups or corporations and are acknowledged for any tax related purposes. 

At Children’s Health℠, gifts-in-kind directly support our patient families by offering resources like games, toys, books, personal amenities and food, all of which help make life better for children. These items bring joy and comfort to patients, helping to celebrate milestones, offer play and distraction and make the hospital environment as comfortable and enjoyable as possible. They also help us assist families with fundamental needs while their children receive care whether it’s fresh clothing or toiletries. In so many ways, in-kind gifts help us make life better for children.

* Current Urgent Need *


Stuffed Animals

There are 3 easy ways you can brighten a patient's day during treatment:

  • 1. Amazon Wish Lists

    Our wish lists include our current most-needed items and can be delivered directly to our Child Life teams to quickly provide the best experience to our patients.

    In-kind donations needed vary between our Dallas and Plano campuses. Please find their wish lists below to get started:

    Please be sure to complete our online donation form noted in the description on the Amazon page so that we can appropriately track your gift and provide a tax receipt.

    Children's Medical Center Dallas - Child Life

    Children's Medical Center Dallas - Library

    Children's Medical Center Plano

  • 2. Deliver Gifts to Hospital Campuses

    Another meaningful way to support our mission is by dropping off our most-needed items to our campuses at designated locations and times. Due to patient confidentiality and infection control, any donated items will be distributed by Children’s Health staff only.

    To best serve our patients and their families, we accept our most-needed items as determined by each campus. For a list of these items, please review them below:

    Schedule your drop-off appointment today with our convenient scheduler. Please pick the location you'd like to drop your items off below:

  • 3. Host a Donation Drive

    Hosting a donation drive helps Children’s Health collect even more items for kids, making life better for children while at our hospitals. If you are interested in supporting our mission in this way, there are just a few simply steps to follow:

    1. Contact Gift Planning at giftplanning@childrens.com

    2. Our team will provide you with information and resources you will need to get started

    3. Promote your drive

    4. Start collecting!

    5. Schedule a time to drop off your items

Handcrafted Items

Children's Health also accepts handcrafted items for our patients. Review ideas and other instructions for hand-crafted gifts.   

Contact Us

Thank you for your interest in supporting Children’s Health through gift in-kind. Please contact giftplanning@childrens.com if you have questions.