Wish Lists
With a shelter that operates 24 hours a day, not to mention a host of other non-residential programs, our needs far outstrip our abilities to keep pace with them. Thanks to our generous supporters, we are better able to give the people we serve what they need to live with dignity and hope. If you are so inclined to give a gift of money or goods, here are some suggestions:
SHELTER
Baby Items:
- Baby Bottles (Evenflo)
- Baby Formula Powder (Enfamil & Enfamil Prosobee Soy)
- Baby Lotion and Shampoo
- Baby Oil
- Baby Wash/Bath
- Braun Lens Filter for Thermoscan Ear Thermometer (LF40)
- Crib Sheets and Blankets (new)
- Diaper Rash Ointment/Petroleum Jelly
- Disposable Diapers, especially sizes 4, 5 or 6
- Disposable Training Pants (“Pull-ups”) for both Boys and Girls (sizes 2-3 & 4-5)
- Nail Clippers
- "One-sies"- up to size 2T
- Pacifiers
- Pedialyte (8 oz. 4/6 pack)
- Portion Medicine Cups
- Sippee Cups (no-spill)
- Vapor Baby Bath
Personal Care Items: (regular size, please, NOT travel or trial size):
- Anti-Bacterial Cream (e.g., neosporin)
- Body Lotion
- Body Wash
- Chapstik
- Combs (Heavy Duty Only)
- Deodorant
- Facial Cleanser
- First Aid Items (Bandages—4" x 4" Square Bandages)
- Hair Brushes (Vent and Bristle Style)
- Hair Gel
- Hair Grease
- Heating Pads
- Manicure Sets
- Maxi Pads (super)
- Shampoo and Conditioner
- Shaving Gel (Womens)
Clothing (current season only please):
- Women's Clothing (Plus sizes only)
- Bras (All Sizes) (new only)
- Flip Flops and Slippers (for women & children) (new only)
- Night Shirts & Nightgowns
- Panties (for women – sizes 5-14 & girls sizes 3-16) (new only)
- Womens Socks- especially white socks (new only)
- Sweat Pants and Shirts
- T-Shirts
- Boys Pants, Infant to Size 16
- Boys Boxers (10-12, 12-14, 14-16) (new only)
- Clothing for Teen Boys - especially T-shirts
- Teen Boys socks (new only)
General Supplies:
- Can Openers (Hand Openers, Heavy Duty)
- Dish Soap
- Dish Towels
- Disinfecting Wipes
- Fitted and Flat Twin Bed Sheets
- Hand Sanitizer (Purell – 8 oz. bottles)
- Latex Examination Gloves (Sizes Medium & Large)
- Paper Towels
- Storage Containers—2 and 3-quart
- Spray bottles
- Toilet Paper
- Washcloths
Miscellaneous:
- Alarm Clocks
- Clothes Baskets for Exit Items
- Irons (Regular or Auto Shut-Off Feature)
- Date Books (current year)
- Journals
- Note Pads
- Scissors
- Towels
- Umbrellas
TRANSITIONAL SUPPORT SERVICES:
- Art Therapy Supplies
- Exercise Equipment (Yoga Mats, Mini-Stereo; NOT large equipment like treadmills, etc.)
- Yarn for Craft Projects (Whole or nearly whole skeins only, please—no bits and pieces/small scraps)
- Knitting needles and crochet hooks
CHILDREN’S PROGRAMMING: (NEW ITEMS only, unless otherwise specified)
- Arts and Craft Supplies (construction paper, paint, glitter)
- Backpacks
- Chapter Books (esp. young adult books like Harry Potter)
- Girls Hair Accessories
- Dress-Up Clothes/costumes (can be used)
- Multicultural Dolls
- Play-Dough
- School Supplies (Binders, Folders, Markers, Notebooks, Pens, Planners) (needed throughout the year)
- Toys and games for Birthdays i.e.movies, books, board games, electronic games (esp. for Infants and Teens)
- Water Toys and Outdoor Toys (Jump Ropes; "slip and slide")
- WHAT WE DON’T NEED: sidewalk chalk, crayons, balls of any kind, stuffed animals, used toys
ITEMS WE DO NOT NEED:
- Any used items that are in need of repair or that are otherwise not in good/ready-to-use condition
- Books (novels, romance, mystery)
- Candy/Sweets for kids
- Mini/trial-sized items (shampoo, soaps, etc)—most residents in the shelter stay for a month or more, so such small items don’t last nearly as long as needed
- Used baby items (cribs, car seats, strollers, exersaurcers, etc.—safety/recall hazard)
- Used socks and underwear (this type of clothing MUST be new and in unopened/sealed packages)
To get directions to our drop-off site, or for further information, please contact us at
(585) 232-5200, ext. 224
or via email at donationasst@abwrochester.org
