November 7, 2026 - 11:00 am

Do Good Day

with Bellforge’s Young Families Advisory Council.

A community collection day bringing together local causes, practical ways to support neighbors and care for the environment, and a shared afternoon of generosity — all in one place.

Free Event

This event is free. Registration helps us prepare the space. Add as many tickets as you need for your group.

Sometimes caring for our community begins by simply taking a second look at what we already have. That bag of clothes by the door. The stack of books we’ve been meaning to donate. The old pumpkin ready for compost. Do Good Day makes it easy to donate, recycle, and compost responsibly all in one place at Bellforge. 

But there’s plenty more to Do Good Day than dropping off donations. Stay awhile and enjoy an afternoon filled with opportunities to support, create, and connect with others in our community. Browse our Youth Vendor Fair, showcasing young makers and entrepreneurs, and take part in a hands-on card-making activity. Together with the Medfield High School club Students for Council on Aging, we’ll share these handmade creations and messages of kindness with community members who could use a little extra care and connection. And if you work up an appetite, El Jefe Tacos ‘N More will be on-site serving up delicious food throughout the day.

There’s something encouraging about seeing so many people arrive with something to offer. Do Good Day brings those individual acts together, reminding us that caring for our neighbors and the places we share often feels more impactful and fun when alongside one another.

Please explore the full donation list below, and learn more about our Young Families Advisory Council, as well as our sponsors — Park Street Books & Toys and The Jowdy Group — for this event.

Donation List

Clothing & Accessories

  • Coats (size preferences: adult XL-XXXL)
  • Gloves, mittens, and hats
  • Youth and adult gently used or like-new clothing, bags, and purses. Items must be clean and in good condition.
    • Please fold items and sort by size and category when possible.
  • New underwear (with tags or in original packaging)
  • New and gently used bras
  • New flip flops (toddler and child sizes)

Sports Gear & Equipment

Clean, gently used, and reusable sports-related items, including:

  • Soccer cleats
  • Shin guards
  • Soccer balls
  • Baseball/softball gloves
  • Bats
  • Baseball/softball pants
  • Light blue baseball belts
  • Lacrosse equipment and accessories (small items)
  • Field hockey equipment and accessories (small items)
  • Ice skates
  • Dance shoes (tap, ballet, jazz, hip hop, and cheer)
  • Dance uniforms and black leotards in good condition
  • New or like-new dance tights
  • Sport-specific bags (soccer, baseball/softball, dance, lacrosse, field hockey, etc.)
  • Other small sports and activity items that fit within collection bins
  • Dancewear: clean tights, leotards, skirts, recital costumes, and dance shoes in good condition

Items Not Accepted

  • Hockey gear (except ice skates)
  • Large sporting equipment
  • Exercise equipment
  • Oversized items that cannot fit within collection bins
  • Broken, damaged, or unsafe items

Community Partnership

Sports participation and activity programs often require equipment, apparel, and specialty footwear that children quickly outgrow. This initiative will help families share gently used items, reduce waste, support sustainability, and lower the cost of participation in sports, dance, and recreational activities. It is run as a collaborative effort supported by the PTO and led by 3rd Grade Girl Scout Brownie Troop 63334.

Comfort & Seasonal Items

  • Stuffed animals (new or gently used and cleaned)
  • Pumpkins and mums to be composted. Please note: pumpkins cannot have wax or paint on them.

Personal Care Items

Toiletries:
Unopened, any size

  • Lip balm
  • Shampoo
  • Conditioner
  • Body wash
  • Lotion
  • Hand soap
  • Hand sanitizer
  • Sunscreen
  • Deodorant
  • Toothbrushes
  • Toothpaste

Hygiene and Baby Care:

  • Sanitary pads
  • Tampons
  • Incontinence underwear
  • Diapers (sizes 5, 6, and 7 preferred)
  • Baby wipes

Household Essentials:

  • Toilet paper
  • Tissues
  • Paper towels

Food and Beverage

Shelf-stable, unopened, unexpired food (Please note: not jumbo size).

Items most needed:

  • Individual snacks
  • Ensure
  • Progresso/chunky soup
  • Tuna (solid white in water)
  • Creamy peanut butter (Skippy or JIF)
  • Rice, pasta and/or macaroni and cheese
  • Cereal
  • Coffee, tea, hot cocoa
  • Cake, brownies, pancake, and/or muffin mix
  • Pasta sauce jars
  • Condiments: mayonnaise, ketchup, and relish

Books and Gift Cards

Books

  • Books to exchange or donate

Gift Cards

  • Food gift cards (any amount) to:
    • Dunkin’
    • McDonald’s
    • Shaw’s
    • Boston-area grocers

Partners and Sponsors

Young Families Advisory Council

Bellforge’s Young Families Advisory Council helps shape programs and experiences that welcome families to the Bellforge campus. The council brings together parents and caregivers to help imagine opportunities for creativity, community, and connection while ensuring family voices remain part of Bellforge’s ongoing growth.

Sponsor: Park Street Books & Toys

Located in Medfield, Park Street Books is New England’s largest independent bookstore dedicated to children and young adults, offering a welcoming space filled with books, games, puzzles, toys, and cozy reading nooks.

Sponsor: The Jowdy Group

The Jowdy Group is a Westwood-based real estate team with more than 50 years of combined experience helping buyers and sellers throughout Medfield, Westwood, and Greater Boston. Known for their personalized service, local expertise, and strong community ties, the team brings a hands-on approach to every real estate transaction.

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