No one starts over alone. You can help someone rebuild with the basics.

*Updated as of 10/21/2024*

Thank you for your interest in donating items to Child and Family Services. While our services are open, locations where we typically accept donations of goods have limited access at this time during Cold/Flu/Covid-19 season. We ask that you call the agency at (716) 335-7098 to set up a donation drop off time.

If you are interested in donating to Child and Family Services, we would greatly appreciate gift cards for food, groceries and home supplies.  Monetary contributions are also helpful. Checks made out to Child and Family Services and mailed to 844 Delaware Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14209. You can also donate now online by clicking here.

Overall Agency Needs Amazon Wish List

Haven House Amazon Wish List

We appreciate your continued support! Please stay safe!

Will you help them get these daily needs? We’re accepting donations of the items below.

Overall Agency Needs:

  • Diapers (Size 5), pull-ups and wipes
  • Baby Formula
  • Baby bottles
  • Liquid and/or foaming hand soap
  • Personal hygiene Items
  • School Items, especially:
    • New Backpacks
    • Pens (blue and black ink)
  • Umbrellas (new or gently used, all sizes/colors)
  • Coats (youth and adult, all sizes)
  • Underwear (all kids ages/size, new only)
  • Socks (all kids ages/sizes, new only)
  • Pajamas (all kids ages/sizes)
  • Blankets (twin)
  • Towels and wash clothes
  • Sheet sets (twin)
  • New pillows
  • Hairbrushes (Please no combs)

To donate any of these items, please contact Child and Family Services’ Development Department at astark@cfsbny.org or (716) 335-7098.

Haven House Needs

Haven House could not operate without the generous donations of our community. Thank you for helping us serve survivors of domestic violence!

Items currently needed in shelter are listed below. Urgent items are in bold.

As always, gift cards are very helpful to quickly fulfill needs as they arise. Amazon, Walmart, Target or Visa in any amount are much appreciated.

*At this time, we are unable to accept spring/summer lightweight used clothing aside from pajamas and leggings, as listed below.
We ask that all donations of items below are new. Thank you!

Baby Needs

None at this time.

Adult and Family Needs

  • Umbrellas
  • Pillows
  • Twin-Sized Comforters
  • Sweatshirts
  • Lightweight Jackets (adult and children)
  • Coats (Sizes 1X and up)
  • Women’s Leggings (all sizes)
  • Warm Pajamas (all sizes)
  • Slippers (all sizes)
  • Women’s Underwear (all sizes)
  • Women’s Bras (all sizes)
  • Laundry Detergent
  • Body Wash
  • Body Lotion
  • Shampoo and Conditioner
  • Black Haircare Products and Accessories

Special Requests

  • Small appliances for our New Beginnings room – e.g. blenders, mixers, crock pots, toasters and toaster ovens
  • Adult Coloring Books and Colored Pencils
  • Cross-Stitching and Embroidery Supplies
  • Tracfones and Prepaid Minutes
  • Noise Cancelling Headphones
  • Children’s Potties

To donate any of these items, please contact Child and Family Services’ Development Department at mbloom@cfsbny.org or (716) 335-7226.