Christmas at the Dump Donations Needed

Posted December 8, 2013

Coordinate With The Property Girl Rentals

The Property Girl Rentals, through their office in the hotel zone near Gold’s Gym is participating in this year’s Christmas At The Dump program of collecting toys, clothes, food, etc for the children and families who live at the dump in Vallarta. You can drop off your donations at their office or they will pick it up. Call them at 225-2200 for directions or for a pickup. Debbie and other volunteers will visit the families at the dump on Christmas Day to bring these beautiful people the true spirit of Christmas.

Suggestions of needed items:

Toys: For any age from newborn all the way up. Must be unwrapped. Small cars dolls, stuffed animals, plastic kazoos, harmonicas, yo-yo’s, etch-a-sketch, toys that light up or make noise (BUT NO BATTERIES BECAUSE THEY CAN’T AFFORD TO REPLACE THEM), slinky, puzzles, crayons, coloring books and any type of candy.
Clothing: Newborn to adult boys, girls, women and men. New and lightly used. Shoes, hats, purses, dresses, etc, etc.
Travelling to Vallarta from Canada or the US?: Go through your closets, visit Salvation Army, thrift stores or visit Dollar stores. PLUS if you are flying on Westjet, call them ahead of time to tell them you are donating items in Mexico and you can bring one bag full of clothing up to 50 pounds FREE OF CHARGE.
Babies: Baby food, formula, accessories, clothing, bottles, diapers, rattles, strollers, teething items, blankets, bibs, receiving blankets, wipes, powders and creams.
Toiletries: Toilet paper, personal toiletry items, toothpaste, toothbrushes, hair brushes, shampoo, razors for women and men.
Non-Perishable Food: Beans, rice, powdered milk, flour, spices, juices, canned milk, canned fruit and vegetables, pasta, pasta sauces, cereals, crackers, cookies, mayonnaise, ketchup, canned tuna, chicken and ham, etc.