One in three Chicagoland kids experiences poverty. This winter, they need your help. On Monday, Jan. 20th, Cradles to Crayons invites Chicagoland families to honor Martin Luther King Jr. Day by donating new or gently-used children’s items at one of their more than 25 pop-up drop-off locations. The nonprofit provides essentials such as clothing, coats, books and toys to ensure all children, regardless of their socio-economic status, have what they need to feel safe, warm and valued so they can thrive. The annual MLK Day of Service donation drive is part of the nonprofit’s Gear Up for Winter Initiative.

Most-Needed Items:

· Winter Coats (sizes newborn to adult medium)

· Winter Boots (sizes infant/toddler 5 to adult 10)

· Warm Clothing (size newborn to youth 18/20 or adult medium)

· Toys (especially for infants and ages 10-12)

· Books (ages 0-12)