These simple gifts cannot change a diagnosis, but they can transform a patient's experience.
Every day, children, mothers, cancer patients, and their families come through our doors seeking expert medical care during some of life's most difficult moments.
Thoughtful acts of kindness help create comfort, reduce anxiety, and remind every patient and family that they are not alone.
Your in-kind gift helps create moments of comfort, hope, and healing for the patients, families, and communities we are privileged to serve.
Whether it’s a single item, a community collection drive, or support for one of our patient wish lists, your generosity makes a meaningful difference. Every contribution helps create a welcoming, healing environment for every patient who walks through our doors.
All in-kind donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.
What Toys and Gifts Can I Donate?
To protect the health and safety of our patients, we ask that all donated items meet the following guidelines:
- All items must be brand new
- Items should be in their original packaging
- We are unable to accept used, repaired, or gently used items
- Please avoid gift wrapping
- Items should come from smoke-free environments
- Handmade items must meet our infection prevention guidelines
- Food donations must be individually packaged and unopened
- Please group similar items together for delivery
- Donations should be scheduled in advance through the Foundation
In-Kind Donation Form
Step 1: Complete our In-Kind Donation Interest Form.
Step 2: Select the Schedule Donation button below.
Please deliver all donations to:
Sacred Heart Foundation
5225 Carmel Heights Road (Upper Level)
Pensacola, FL 32504.
Please Note: Deliveries are accepted Monday through Friday, from 9:00am to 3:00pm. Holiday hours may affect this schedule.
Schedule Delivery
Review available dates and timeslots
The schedule is based on staff availability and is subject to change weekly.
Questions?
Contact Sacred Heart Foundation
Phone: 850-746-1090
Email: shf@ascension.org
Current Patient Wish Lists
Studer Family Children's Hospital
Infants and Toddlers (0 to 3 Years)
Wabbanubs, crib soothers, rattles, teething rings, stackable rings, shape stackers, light-up toys, bubbles, toy phones and cameras
Preschool (4 to 6 Years)
Medical play kits, Barbie dolls, baby dolls, books, action figures, play packs, coloring books, Duplo blocks, age-appropriate board games (Hidden Pictures, I Spy games, Candy Land, Chutes and Ladders, Operation, matching games), Play-Doh, Crayola crayons (8–24 count packs)
School Age (7 to 12 Years)
Lego bricks (200-piece kits), sensory items (pop its, stress balls, fidget spinners), books, slime and/or slime making kits (no glitter), paint brushes, Crayola markers (8–12 count packs), age-appropriate board games (Monopoly Junior, Sorry, Connect Four, Guess Who, Trouble, Apples to Apples, Checkers), jewelry making kits, card games and regular cards, Squishmallows, new release DVDs
Adolescents (13 to 18 Years)
Advanced Lego kits, UNO, iPhone and Android chargers, advanced art/painting kits, advanced coloring books, Crayola colored pencils (8–24 count packs), fine-tip paint brushes and canvases, age-appropriate board games (Jenga, Scattergories, Code Names, Head Bands, Monopoly, Life), PlayStation 4 and Xbox One (no mature ratings), games, chargers and controllers, nail polish (no glitter), pajama packs (adult sizes), $10 maximum gift cards (Target, Amazon, Xbox, Nintendo) — please include the amount on the card
Parents and Guardians
Family care kits (toothbrush, toothpaste, deodorant, soap, shampoo, etc.), meal bags, blankets, laundry kits
Autism Center
Sensory toys, fidget items, weighted lap pads, bubble timers, visual communication tools, adaptive books, fine motor activity kits, therapy games, noise-reducing headphones, calming lights, therapy putty, cause-and-effect toys
Women's Perinatal Specialty Unit
Adult coloring books, colored pencils, journals, devotional books, crossword and puzzle books, cozy blankets, slippers with non-slip soles, robes, lip balm and lotion, refillable water bottles, snacks (individually wrapped), baby journals, knit baby hats, handmade blankets (approved patterns)
Cancer Center
Soft blankets, port pillows, neck pillows, beanies and scarves, lip balm, unscented lotion, oral care kits, ginger chews, healthy snacks, crossword and puzzle books, journals, reusable tote bags, encouragement cards, adult coloring books
Host a Community Drive
Looking for a meaningful way to give back?
Schools, churches, businesses, civic organizations, sports teams, and neighborhood groups can organize collection drives benefiting our patients.
Our Foundation team can provide:
- Customized wish lists
- Collection drive flyers
- Promotional materials
- Donation bins
- Impact information
- Recognition opportunities
Together, we can turn a simple collection drive into comfort for hundreds of patients and families.
Support Comfort, Hope, and Healing
Not sure what to give?
A financial gift provides our care teams with the flexibility to purchase the items patients and families need most, exactly when they are needed. Your generosity also supports programs and services that bring comfort, hope, and healing beyond medical care.