Crofton, Maryland

Share. Support. Grow.

The Sharing Shelves collects gently used, outgrown, extra, and new children's items from our community, prepares them with care, and connects them with families who need them — from infancy through elementary school.

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Illustration of a shelf holding books, a box, a backpack, and toys
How It Works

From one family's shelf to another's

The Sharing Shelves isn't just a listing — every item is collected, reviewed, and prepared by our team before it reaches a family.

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Share

A family offers an item they no longer need.

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Collect

We arrange drop-off or pickup and log the item.

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Review

Every item is checked for condition and safety.

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Clean & Prepare

Items are cleaned and readied for their next home.

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Connect

We match items with a family's request.

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Share

The item finds a new home — and the cycle continues.

On the Shelves

Browse by category

Every item is reviewed and prepared before it's listed. Tap a category to see what's currently available.

๐ŸŽ’ For Families

Asking for help should never feel embarrassing. Browse what's available or tell us what you need.

Request an Item

๐Ÿ’› For Donors

Your child's outgrown items could become something another child needs to learn, play, and grow.

Donate an Item

๐Ÿ™‹ For Neighbors

Volunteer, spread the word, or partner with us to help more local families.

Get Involved
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