Vinny's Kids, Inc. accepts new and gently used items as listed below, monetary donations, honorary and memorial contributions, and the valuable time of its volunteers! Vinny's Kids is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit charity so all contributions are tax deductible and donations are properly recognized.

The official registration and financial information of Vinny's Kids, Inc. may be obtained from the Pennsylvania Department of State by calling toll free, within Pennsylvania, 1 (800) 732-0999. Registration does not imply endorsement.

Checks should be made payable to Vinny's Kids, Inc. and mailed to 1671 Nottingham Drive, Hummelstown, PA 17036. Be sure to include the name of the individual honored and appropriate contact information for the individual or family recognized.

THE WISH LIST

MOVIES

• Both VHS and DVD format, new or used
•  G, PG, or PG-13 only
• Anything Disney
• Dora the Explorer, Bob the Builder and Thomas the Train are patient favorites
• Cartoons or animated

MUSIC

• CDs only, please
• No rap, hard rock or songs containing inappropriate lyrics
• Children’s sing-along
• Pre-teen is much needed
• Yanni
• Country
• Nature sounds or relaxation music
• Easy listening
• Classical
• Pop

PORTABLE CD PLAYERS

• Inexpensive ones are available new for $15

ELECTRONIC GAMES

• Any game intended for family through teen use. No mature themes or violent action please.
• Handheld electronic games

BOOKS
For younger patients:

• Sound books
• Counting or shapes books
• Disney
• Dr. Seuss
• Wipeable plastic books

For older patients:

• Goosebumps
• Classics
• Biographies
• Hobby or special interest
• Pre-teen or teen interest
• Any age appropriate chapter book

TOYS

• Any newborn or toddler toys should be hard plastic and able to be disinfected after each use.
• Fisher Price
• Thomas the Train die cast
• Matchbox cars
• Action Figures (superheroes, Ninja Turtles, etc.)
• Large Little Tykes type vehicles are favorites!
• Baby rattles

CRAFT AND ACTIVITY ITEMS

• Board games, new or used
• Puzzles, new or used
• Playing cards

New items, please:

• Coloring books
• Crayons, washable markers, gel pens
• Activity books (word search, crossword puzzle, I Spy)
• Stickers
• Modeling/sculpting clay
• Play Doh, Model Magic
• Beads and necklace string
• Felt or foam sheets
• Glue sticks
• Glitter Sketch pads