In-Kind Donations

Can my group bring our donations in and distribute them to the patients in the hospital?

We apologize, but due to our privacy and infection control policies, donations are processed through Cardinal Glennon Children's Foundation. The Child Life Department will distribute the donations to the patients.

Can we donate stuffed animals?

Due to infection control and patient safety, we can only accept NEW stuffed toys. We cannot accept stuffed animals that have been played with or have been a collector’s item on display or on a shelf at home (i.e.. Beanie Babies)

Can I donate books?

We can accept NEW books. They will be distributed by our teachers in the Shining Star school.

Can my group make homemade items and donate them to Cardinal Glennon?

With regard to home-crafted items, we are unable to accept homemade cards. We are unable to accept crocheted or knit items as well. Any item with any type of odor such as smoke or pet will not be accepted. We ARE able to accept pillowcases and fleece blankets with the stipulation they MUST be made of brand new fabric.

In response to overwhelming support from our amazing St. Louis community, we are temporarily pausing the acceptance of blankets for the hospital. We anticipate resuming the acceptance of these items in early 2023.

Can I bring food and candy or baked goods to patients?

We are unable to accept food or candy donations due to the restricted diets and food allergies of the patients.

How many gifts do I need to bring?

We will gladly accept donations of all sizes.

Can we donate children’s clothing?

Children’s clothes are acceptable with the stipulation they MUST be brand new and odor free with the tags intact.

Can I dress up as a holiday character and visit patients?

Not at this time. We currently have volunteers who have passed the mandatory hospital background checks and training who graciously help us with our holiday needs.

Can my group or I come sing or do a performance?

Group visits are decided on an individual basis. Please click HERE to learn more and submit information about your group or visit.

Can I order online and have it delivered to SSM Health Cardinal Glennon?

Yes! We have a wish list on MyRegistry. Please click HERE to see our wish list.

Can I donate sporting or other event tickets to the patients and families?

We welcome ticket donations. Due to patient confidentiality, the Child Life Department will distribute the tickets.

Do you accept gift cards?

Yes! We accept donations of gift cards in denominations of $15 or less to help families and patients at the hospital. These gift cards may be for gas stations, grocery stores or department stores such as Walmart. However, we are unable to accept general-use gift cards issued by Visa, MasterCard, Discover or American Express.

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