WISH LIST
Coastal Women's Shelter relies on donations from our community to help keep the Safe House well supplied
and to help our clients establish new households once they have escaped their abusers.
We accept donations on Tuesdays and Thursdays 9am to 4pm at the main office.
We are no longer able to accept clothing at our main office,
but you may call Helping Hands Boutique (252.633.6305) to schedule a drop off on Mondays and Fridays.
Pantry needs (accepted at our main office)
The shelter is urgently in need of the following items:
Lawnmower Sanitizing wipes Toothbrush holders & covers Soap holders & covers Shower shoes & flip flops * * * Pantry: Apple sauce (jarred or canned) Baking powder Baking soda Beef, chicken, vegetable broth Bottled Water Boxed dinner kits Bread mixes(pancake, regular, corn, muffin, etc. Canned bean (Red Kidney, Lima, Pinto, Baked, Black, etc.) Canned Soups Canned or jarred Fruit Carrots Cereal Cereal bars Children's canned meals (Spaghetti Os, chicken & stars, etc.) Children's lunch box items Coffee Condiments (ketchup, mustard, etc.) Corn Crackers Flour Jelly Juices Macaroni & cheese Noodles Pasta Pasta sauce Peas Salt Spices Sugar Taco kits Tuna fish canned Cleaning Supplies, etc.: Air freshener Antibacterial spray & ointment Batteries (all sizes) Bleach & other cleaning products Fabric softener & dryer sheets Laundry Detergent Light bulbs (all sizes) Plastic cups, plates, & utensils Plastic wrap & aluminum foil Powder & liquid dishwasher detergent Storage bags (all sizes) Trash bags (all sizes) Paper Products, etc.: Facial tissue Napkins Paper towels Toilet paper Seasonal Needs August - September has a high need for children's lunch box items and school supplies. September - October is the time we begin our Halloween candy drive. In addition to delivering something special to our clients' children, Coastal Women's Shelter has a higher involvement in community outreach programs and events. Halloween candy is a special commodity we can always use. We also hope for children's Halloween costumes. November - December is a valuable time for holiday items. All donated items are disbursed to our Safe House and our clients house in 3 counties. We also have a need for Christmas decor, trees, lights, ornaments, wrapping paper, children's gifts, and gifts for women. |
Personal care:
Antibacterial spray & ointment Body sprays Combs & brushes Deodorant & antiperspirant Ethnic hair products Hair care products Hand & body soap Men's & women's shaving cream & razors Rubbing alcohol, band-aids, & first-aid items/kits Shampoos & conditioners Tampons & sanitary pads Toothbrushes & toothpaste Women's new unused makeup Women's new undergarments Children’s Items: Baby food Baby wash & lotion Baby wipes Children's new undergarments Children's cough, cold, & flu medicine Size 5 Diapers Diapers (various sizes) Pull-Ups Misc: Birthday cards & gift wrap / birthday party decor Office supplies Thanksgiving Our clients are always grateful for turkeys, hams, bacon, stuffing, fresh produce, canned pie fillings, evaporated milk, spices, canned yams, butter, and other traditional foods for the holiday. This year because of the COVID-19 pandemic please provide a meal box with above mentioned items or a grocery store gift card. Please call us at 252-638-4509 for more infoamtion. Adopt a Family Adopting a family is a chance for our community to fulfill Christmas wishes. If you are interested in gifting a family with your kindness or contributing, please call us at 252.638.4509 for more information. Pajama Drive Our annual pajama drive collects sleepwear for our clients and their children during the winter months. Please call us at 252.638.4509 for more information. |