In partnership with the Montgomery County Family Justice Center Foundation, Takoma Park Police are collecting care packages and/or items to be donated to meet the immediate, critical needs that directly impact the safety, wellness, and/or healing of a victim of domestic violence and/or their children. Emergency care packages provide brand new toiletries and personal care items for each survivor of domestic violence and their children who walk through the doors of the Family Justice Center to receive services. Brand new stuffed animals, games, toys and books are also provided to every child who goes to the Family Justice Center. Please note that items donated should be new and unopened, if applicable.
Items Needed:
| For Babies and Toddlers (Newborn – 3) | For Kids and Adults (4 and older) |
| Diapers and Pull-ups (all sizes) | Stuffed Animals, Games or Toys |
| Baby Wipes | School Supplies |
| Baby Shampoo (no tears) | Soap (bar or body wash) |
| Ivory Soap | Shampoo |
| Hairbrush for Infants | Lotions |
| Baby Blankets | Combs/Brushes |
| Stuffed Animals | Shampoos and Conditioners |
| Onesies and Pajamas | Feminine Products |
| Non-scented Lotion | Boys and Men Grooming Products |
| Diaper Rash Salve | Toothpaste and Toothbrushes |
| Children’s Toothpaste | Small Compact Mirror |
| Toothbrushes | Comb and Brush |
| School Supplies | Books |
| Children’s Books | Coloring Book and Crayons |
| Coloring Book and Crayons | Make-up |
| Winter Coats and Accessories | Winter Coats and Accessories |
Care Package Ideas
- Kits for Men/Teen Boys: men’s grooming products, toiletry items, and comb/brush
- Kits for Women/Teen Girls: feminine products, toiletry items, and comb/brush
- Make-up Kit: small compact mirror, make-up, and comb/brush
- Kits for Kids: toiletry items, stuffed animal, book, comb/brush, coloring book and crayons
- Kits for Babies: baby wipes, toiletry items for babies, stuffed animal, children’s book, baby blanket, onesie, and hairbrush for infants
- Kits for Toddlers: toiletry items for young children, stuffed animal, book, coloring book and crayons, and comb/brush
- School Supplies Kits: backpack and school supplies (notebooks, pens, pencils, coloring pencils, markers, lined loose leaf paper, binders, ruler, calculator, pen/pencil bag, etc.)?
- Winter Kits: coat, hat, scarf, gloves, pack of tissues and Chapstick
For questions, please email [email protected]
For more information and resources, please visit: https://takomaparkmd.gov/government/police/services-and-programs/victim-witness-assistance-2/