MADRE only accepts electronics that are in working condition. We can not refurbish or recycle broken electronics.

• Laptop and Desktop Computers
• Cell Phones (only with chargers)
• Digital Cameras 
• Televisions (flat screen only)
• Video Cameras
• Mini Tape Recorders
• Printers
• Radio equipment
• Current and Outlet Converters

• Band Aids
• Hydrogen Peroxide
• Neosporin
• Ace Bandages
• Gauze
• Surgical Tape
• Hot or Cold packs (that do not require a microwave or freezer)
• First Aid Kits

• Nebulizers
• Medical equipment for disabled children (crutches, wheel chairs, braces, arm slings and more)
• Blood Pressure Machine with Cuffs (Adult and Children-sized cuffs)
• Blood Glucometers with Test Strips
• Lab Supplies
  • Binocular Microscope, Centrifuge, Glassware
  
  

For all items with an expiration date – first aid materials, medical supplies, non-prescription medication, hygienic and beauty supplies, contact lenses and prescription medication – please check the expiration date before you send MADRE your donation. MADRE does not accept any medical items that expire within 6 months of the date it is mailed to us.

• Acetaminophen
• Antihistamines
• Aspirin (81mg)
• Asthma Inhalers
• Children's and Infant's Ibuprofen
• Children's Liquid Tylenol
• Children's Vitamins
• Infant's Liquid Tylenol
• Multivitamins
• Diabetic Supplements

For all items with an expiration date – first aid materials, medical supplies, non-prescription medication, hygienic and beauty supplies, contact lenses and prescription medication – please check the expiration date before you send MADRE your donation. MADRE does not accept any items that expire within 6 months of the date it is mailed to us.

• Condoms
• Lube
• Dental dams
• Female condoms
• English and Spanish education material

For all items with an expiration date – first aid materials, medical supplies, non-prescription medication, hygienic and beauty supplies, contact lenses and prescription medication – please check the expiration date before you send MADRE your donation. MADRE does not accept any items that expire within 6 months of the date it is mailed to us.

• Sanitary Napkins (Pads)
• Tampons
• Soap
• Shampoos and Conditioners
• Moisturizing Lotions
• Sunscreen (Adult's and Children's)
• Insect Repellant (Adult's and Children's)
• Nail Polish and Remover
• Make-Up

For all items with an expiration date – first aid materials, medical supplies, non-prescription medication, hygienic and beauty supplies, contact lenses and prescription medication – please check the expiration date before you send MADRE your donation. MADRE does not accept any items that expire within 6 months of the date it is mailed to us.

• Eyeglasses (preferably in cases)
• Sunglasses
• Eyeglass Cases
• Contact Lenses
• Contact Cases
• Contact Lens Cleaning Solution

For all items with an expiration date – first aid materials, medical supplies, non-prescription medication, hygienic and beauty supplies, contact lenses and prescription medication – please check the expiration date before you send MADRE your donation. MADRE does not accept any medical items that expire within 6 months of the date it is mailed to us.

• Broad-spectrum antibiotics
  • Bactrim
  • Chloramphenicol
  • Dicloxacillin
  • Gentamycin
  • Kanamycin Sulfat
  • Metronidazole
  • Penicillin
  • Rocephin
• Cancer medicines
  • Cyclophosphamide
• HIV/AIDS medication
• Anesthetics
• Asthma medicines
  • Albuterol
  • Aminophylline
  • Salbutamol
  • Theophylline
• Antiemetics
• Painkillers
  • Diazepam
• Diabetes medicines
  • Insulin
  • Insulin Lente
• Allegeries
  • Diphenhydramine
• Antidepressants/ Antipsychotics
  • Imipramine
  • Haloperidol
• Anti-fungal Creams

• Pencils, Pencil Sharpeners and Pens
• Markers, Crayons, Colored Pencils, Permanent Markers, Highlighters
• Child-proof Scissors
• Glue, Glue Sticks, Tape, glitter
• Notebooks, Folders and Binders
• Various Types of Paper (still in packaging, no loose paper)
  • Loose Leaf/Lined Paper
  • Colored/Construction Paper
  • Printer/Copier Paper
• 3x5 cards, flash cards, workbooks
• Puzzles and Interactive/Manipulative games and toys
• Teaching Materials, Manuals and classroom educational decorations in English and Spanish
• Batteries
• Blank CD-Rs and CD cases
• Blank DVDs, large and promotional (small) size
• Staplers, Staples
• White Out
• Jump Ropes, inflatable balls (including basketballs) with hand pump
• New or Almost New (washed/cleaned) infant and children’s clothing
• New Children’s Undergarments and swimwear (must still be in packaging)
• New or Almost New Children’s Shoes (MADRE only accepts shoes that are clean)

• Sewing Machines
• Hand Sewing/Button Machines
• Fabric
• Needles
• Thread
• Pins
• Thimbles