Create Holiday Crafts to Donate to Kids

Sasha Kaufman

Nov 3, 2020

1 min read

Updated: Apr 18, 2022

Fill with fun things like candy, little Halloween toys like bubbles, glow necklaces, spider rings, stickers (Dollar Store or Walmart seem to have the best selection-but go early in the month to shop).local organization. Make sure you speak to them in advance to see what they need and how many items. You can even get a list of names, age and sizes if you are adding in personal items like clothing or fun socks. OR, go in the facility if you are allowed and host a party with healthy snacks make a craft with the kids.

Halloween Trick or Treat Bags

What: You can make Trick or Treat bags from inexpensive non-woven bags and felt and add Halloween items to go inside.

How:

You can prep felt designs in advance if you have young volunteers helping you and you want everything to look uniform.
Order the bags online from any promotional products company for around a dollar each, or sometimes Dollar Tree has them.
Fill with fun things like candy, little Halloween toys like bubbles, glow necklaces, spider rings, stickers(Dollar Store or Walmart seem to have the best selection-but go early in the month to shop).
Include items like hygiene products - lots of kids don’t have the necessities. A toothbrush, toothpaste, body wash, shampoo and new underwear would be very welcome, as well as educational things like books and games.

Where: Speak to daycare centers and after-school programs to determine their needs before the project.