• Donating

  • Madison Elementary is very grateful for the ongoing generosity and support of local community members, businesses, churches, and non-profit organizations!

    If you are considering a donation to Madison, please review the guidelines below and reach out to Family Support Specialist Taylor Malowney with questions.

Items We Need

    • Rain/snow boots (child sizes) - new or gently used
    • Children's clothing (sizes 5-16) - new or gently used
    • Rain/winter coats (child sizes 6-14) - new or gently used
    • Winter hats, gloves/mittens, and scarves
    • Socks (child sizes) - new, multipacks
    • Children's underwear - new, multipacks
    • Lunch boxes, cooler bags
    • Cleaning supplies, family- and travel-size - Clorox wipes, laundry detergent, dish soap, paper towels
    • Cold/flu supplies - cough drops, Kleenex, DayQuil, 
    • Dental hygiene products - toothpaste, toothbrushes, floss
    • Toiletries, family- and travel-size - shampoo, body wash, lotion, deodorant, toilet paper, Kleenex
    • Gift cards to Safeway, WinCo, Amazon, etc. - these allow families to purchase fresh produce, dairy, meat, and culturally preferred foods.
    • Can openers
    • Healthy, non-perishable food items, including:
      • Applesauce
      • Beans - dried or canned
      • Cereal - low sugar content, please!
      • Condiments - ketchup, mayonnaise, mustard, soy sauce
      • Crackers - saltines, goldfish, Ritz, etc.
      • Fruits - canned/jarred, dried; fruit salad
      • Granola or protein bars
      • Jelly/jam
      • Juice - non-refrigerated
      • Oatmeal
      • Oil - olive, vegetable, canola
      • Pasta - does not require milk/butter!
      • Peanut butter 
      • Protein - chicken, beans
      • Rice
      • Seasonings - salt, pepper, Italian, cumin, chili / taco seasoning, marinades, spice mixes
      • Soup
      • Trail mix
      • Tuna
      • Vegetables - canned or jarred, tomato paste

Local Groups Accepting Donations

Items We Can't Accept

    • Adult clothing (sizes L-XXL)
    • Car seats
    • CDs, DVDs, VHS tapes
    • Expired food items
    • Large furniture
    • Stained or torn clothing/shoes
    • Toys, games (used)