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Ways to Give

Wish List


We always appreciate donations from our Wish List below. If you have questions about a particular item you would like to donate that is not on the list, please call us to inquire at (843) 744-3242.

In order to simplify donations for you, please note that there are some items we do not need: individual-size toiletries and soaps, individual-size toothpaste, used children's toys, and combs.

Current Needs
As of July 2008, our most pressing needs are the following:
  • Canned food
  • Tea bags
  • 100% fruit juices
  • Baby wipes
  • Family-size sets of dishes, cutlery, and glassware
  • Microwave ovens
  • Compact fluorescent light bulbs
  • Indoor clothes drying racks
Ongoing Shelter Household Needs
  • Paper towels and toilet paper
  • New pots and pans
  • Dish soap, dishwasher detergent
  • Laundry detergent, bleach
  • Propane tank for gas grill
  • Mattress covers (twin bed, waterproof)
  • Disinfectant sprays
  • Antibacterial wipes
  • Liquid hand soap
  • Over-the-counter medicines
  • Free-standing toilet paper holders
  • 33-gallon garbage bags, garbage cans
  • Aluminum foil, plastic wrap, Ziploc bags
  • Tupperware
  • New pillows
  • Batteries (AAA, AA, 9-volt)
Shelter Equipment
  • Garden hoses
  • Photocopier
  • Electric fans
  • "White Noise" alarm clocks
  • Hair dryers
  • Heating pads
  • Thermometers (infant & adult)
  • Baby strollers
  • Umbrellas
  • Suitcases
  • Exercise equipment
Women's Items
  • Hair brushes
  • Bathrobes (all sizes)
  • Underwear, bras (all sizes)
  • Socks, shoes
  • Business suits, jackets, skirts, pants
  • Jeans, t-shirts
  • Pajamas (all sizes), bedroom slippers
  • Flip-flops
  • Curling irons, new hair accessories
Grocery Needs
  • 100% Fruit juices, Kool-Aid
  • Evaporated milk, canned tuna
  • Tea, coffee, filters
  • Spices, condiments, dressings
  • Canned fruits
  • Sugar, brown sugar, flour
  • Dry cereals, oatmeal, grits
  • Pasta sauces
  • Graham crackers
  • Animal cookies
Clothing Needs for Kids
  • Pajamas
  • Socks
  • Shoes (all sizes)
  • Underwear (all sizes)
  • Jackets, coats (all sizes)
  • Boys and girls clothing (all sizes: teens, young children, toddlers, infants)
Gifts for Children
  • Craft projects
  • CD players, radios, Walkman
  • Jewelry, purses
  • Dolls of different ethnicities
  • Educational books, journals
  • Non-violent computer games (rated E or E10)
  • Playing cards
  • Family videos and DVDs
  • Baby toys for children 12 months and younger
Special Needs
  • Grocery store cards
  • Store cards (Wal-mart, K-Mart, Target, etc.)
  • Gas cards
Special Projects

New Start Baskets: Create "New Start" baskets that we can give families when they leave the shelter for their new homes. Include any of these items:
  • Cleaning supplies
  • Paper towels, toilet paper
  • Dish sets, pots and pans
  • Comforters, sheets, blankets
  • Towel sets
  • Silverware, glassware
  • Basic nonperishable food items
Baby Care Baskets: Create "Baby Care" baskets with:
  • Diapers and pull-ups (all sizes)
  • Baby wipes
  • Infant clothing
  • Children's medicines
  • Pacifiers, bottles
  • Car seats