It’s Our Wish List!

IMMEDiATE NEEDS — week of November 13, 2023

• Women’s Snow Boots (all sizes, new or gently-used)

• Protein drinks (for example, Boost, Ensure)

• Camping gear (4-person waterproof tents, sleeping bags, sleeping pads - See Amazon list for options, thank you!) *new or very gently used/almost new only, thank you!

• Individually packed snacks (granola bars/fig bars/protein bars, mixed nuts/trail mix, goldfish crackers/sandwich crackers, fruit snacks/fruit leather, cup-o-noodles/mac & cheese cups/microwave soup cups)

• Adult Bath/Body Wipes

• Bath-size towels & hand towels (NEW only)

• Women’s Underwear (all sizes, NEW only)

  Please see our updated Amazon Wish List for other needed items, thank you!

  ongoing needs - WE ARE ALWAYS HAPPY TO ACCEPT THE FOLLOWING ITEMS TO KEEP OUR SHELTER STOCKED with items needed daily:

Clothing & Shoes:

• Women’s Snow Boots (all sizes, new or gently used)

• WE ARE NOT ACCEPTING CLOTHING AT THIS TIME (except for items listed under our “Immediate Needs” list above),

  PLEASE STAY TUNED FOR UPDATES!

Cleaning Supplies:

• Laundry Detergent Pods (HE type, scented or unscented)

• Dryer Sheets (UNSCENTED or scented)

• Disinfecting wipes (like Lysol or Clorox wipes)

• Liquid hand soap (antibacterial and/or unscented type)

• Kitchen scrubber sponges

• Trash bags (13-gallon)

• Toilet bowl cleaner

• Liquid dish soap

• Dishwasher Detergent Pods

• Swiffer Wet Jet cleaning pads / Swiffer cleaning solution

Toiletries / Personal Care Products:

• Toilet Paper

• Adult Bath Wipes / Baby Wipes

• Tampons / Pads

• Face Wash

• Hair brushes / combs / hair picks

• Hair ties / scrunchies

• Cosmetics - eyeliner/shadow, mascara

• Lip stick / lip gloss / Chapstick

• Makeup remover wipes

• Lotion - Hand & Body, Face (full-sized containers/bottles)

• Shampoo (full-sized bottles)

• Conditioner (full-sized bottles)

• Body wash (full-sized bottled)

• Deodorant

• Disposable razors

• Tweezers / nail clippers

• Hair Dryers / Curling Irons

• Nail care products / Nail care kits (nail polish, polish remover)

• Sewing kits

Infant / Child Needs:

• Special books for children of survivors (see Amazon list)

• Kids hair supplies - brushes, hair ties, clips & headbands

Canine Companion Supplies:

• Dog biscuits or chew treats

• Dry dog food (10 lb bags or smaller)

• Canned dog food

ONGOING NEEDS FOR ALL PROGRAMS:

• Chevron/Shell, Fred Meyer, Albertsons/Safeway, or Walmart Gift Cards. *Gift cards in increments of $25 or $50 are so helpful!

• Monthly planners / journals and pens

• Microwaveable soups (shelf-stable)

• Ground coffee

• Tea (especially chamomile, Sleepy Time, peppermint (in bags only, no loose tea please)

• Cup-O-Noodles / Ramen

• Prepackaged snacks (cheese/cracker packs, granola bars or other healthy bars, Pop Corners or other healthier chip snacks)

• Duffle bags / soft-sided suitcases / backpacks (medium/large)

• Purses / wallets

SELF-CARE ITEMS FOR ALL PROGRAMS:

• Therapeutic color books for adults

• Color pens for therapeutic color books and wall posters.

• Heating pads (microwaveable type). Store-purchased or hand-made are wonderful (please include contents inside, such as rice or flax and heating instructions).

• “How to Love Yourself Cards” by Louise Hay (see Amazon List)

• Journals / Spiral-bound notebooks

ONGOING NEEDS FOR MARY’S PLACE:

• Squishmallows / soft toys - NEW only, any size but small preferred (see Amazon list)

• Prepackaged snacks including Pop Corners, Fruit Leather, Instant Mac-n-Cheese Cups, Cliff Z-Bars

• Unscented cleaning wipes

• Unscented liquid hand soap

  ITEMS WE CANNOT ACCEPT:

  X Anything that is broken or not cleaned

  X No opened/used or expired toiletries/personal care items

  X No opened/used cleaning products

  X No opened/used, expired food or perishable food

  X No Bedding (unless specified)

  X No furniture, mattresses or appliances of any kind

  X No stollers, car seats, cribs, walkers or other baby items

  (unless specifically noted on our list)

  X No stuffed animals / Toys (unless noted on our list)

  X No perfumes

  X No used underwear

  X No cell phones, computers, or tablets

  X No travel-size toiletries

  X No books (unless noted in our list)

  X No items dropped outside of business hours, please.

We appreciate your attention to items we cannot take as this greatly helps us! We are happy to suggest alternative community partners who may benefit from your donation. Please give us a call at 541-382-9227 if you need ideas about other community partners in need!