Gifting Material Goods
Donations are received at our Distribution Center. The entrance is located on W 174th Street, Monday through Thursday, between 9:00 AM and 2:30 PM.
Between the P.S. 173 school playground and the Champions Martial Arts Dojo.
Want to Donate Material Goods?
Fill out the donation form:
We gladly accept gifts in whatever form is most convenient for you. Please contact Alba Pillcorema at (646) 368-1117 or donations@nidodeesperanzanyc.org
Items We Accept:
Baby & Child Items
● Baby clothing (sizes 0–5T): New/gently used, clean, and in excellent condition. No stains, holes, discoloration, mold, or strong odors.
● Diapers, wipes, and formula: Enfamil Infant, NeuroPro Baby, and Enfamil NeuroPro Gentlease, Similac ProAdvance, Similac Advance, Similac 360 Total Care ONLY, unopened.
● Developmental toys: New/gently used, clean, in good condition, no broken parts or missing pieces.
● Books: Books preferred in Spanish or bilingual, for ages 0 to 3 years old (only cardboard, baby books for visual & auditory development or sensory & interactive).
Large items must be approved in advance due to storage capacity.
Postpartum & Feeding Supplies
● Postpartum & Perinatal Care: New and complete
● Baby bottles: New and complete sets only (no missing parts)
● Nursing pillows: New/gently used, clean, and in good condition
Items We Cannot Accept
For health and safety reasons:
● Shoes (for hygiene and fit reasons)
● Opened diapers, wipes, or Expired / opened formula, Brands not listed above.
● Clothing with stains, holes, heavy wear, mold, discoloration, or strong odors
● Adult clothing
● Household goods, décor, appliances, or electronics
● Broken, recalled, or incomplete baby gear
● Items requiring laundering (We do not have a washer or dryer facility)
● Large items without prior approval
If you would like to confirm specific items or coordinate a drop-off, feel free to contact us at donations@nidodeesperanzanyc.org
Instructions for drop off:
The address is 4111 Broadway, New York, NY 10033, but the entrance to the Distribution Center is on W 174th Street, not Broadway.
You can make a drop-off Monday through Thursday, between 9:00 AM and 2:30 PM.
Please enter the black gate between the P.S. 173 school playground and the Champions Martial Arts Dojo and ring the doorbell (under the scaffold)
A heads up via email is very appreciated, but not necessary.
Tax acknowledgment
We provide tax acknowledgment letters only for items that are accepted and used by Nido. Donors are responsible for determining the value of their donated items, and we are unable to issue receipts for items that are declined.