WISH LIST

​CWS relies on donations from our community to help keep the Safe House and on boarding clients well supplied. These donations help our clients establish new households once they have escaped their abusers in addition to our everyday safe house demands. At the current moment, we are no longer able to accept clothing at our office, but you may call our Helping Hands Boutique to schedule a drop off of your donated clothing. They can be reached at 252-366-6305
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Ongoing needs of new and unopened items include:

CWS is always in need of pantry goods. Here are a few of our "regular" pantry items:

Corn
Carrots
Peas
Juice
Cereal
Soups
Cream of chicken, mushroom, etc
Canned beans of any sort- ie red, Lima, pinto, navy, baked, black, etc 
Boxed dinner kits- ie hamburger helper etc
Canned fruit 
Children’s lunch box items 
Coffee
Beef or chicken broth
Taco kits
Jelly
Peanut butter
Popcorn
Instant potatoes
Pasta sauces of any sort
Noodles
Tuna Fish
Ketchup
Mustard
Cereal bars
Flour
Sugar
Salt
Baking Powder
Apple Sauce of any sort
Spices
Crackers
Bread mixes- ie pancake, regular, corn, muffin
Children's canned goods- ie SpaghettiO's, chicken soup, chicken & stars, etc
Macaroni & cheese
Bottled water

August-September has a very high need for lunch box items as children return to school during these months. 

September- October is always a 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- every bit helps. 

Holiday Drive:
October- January is a valuable time for holiday dinner items. All donated items are disbursed to our clients and safe house in 3 counties. We have a tremendous need for "staple holiday pantry items". In addition to the above items, we are always grateful for: Turkeys, hams, bacon, stuffing, fresh produce, canned pie fillings, carnation milk, spices, canned yams, butter, Velveeta cheese, marshmallows, vanilla extract, etc.

In addition to regular pantry items, we also have an ongoing need for the following items:

* Laundry Detergent
* Gift cards for gasoline, groceries, etc.
* Rubbing alcohol, band-aids, first aid items
* Trash bags (all sizes)
* Plastic cups, plates, & utensils   
* Paper towels   
* Bleach
* Women's Makeup
* Fabric softener & dryer sheets
* Powder & liquid dishwasher detergent
* Antibacterial spray   
* Air freshener   
* Tampons & Sanitary pads
* Ibuprofen & Aspirin
* Combs & Brushes
* Children's cough, cold, flu medicine
* Hair care products   
* Ethnic hair products
* Baby food
* Razors
* Childrens Undergarments
* Womens Undergarments
* Baby wash & lotion
* Hand soap
* Toilet paper
* Diapers (Size 3, 5, and 6)
* Pull- Ups
* Baby wipes
* Antibacterial ointment
* Deodorant & antiperspirant- men & women
* Toothbrushes & toothpaste
* Facial tissue
* Body Sprays
* First aid kits
* Shampoos & conditioners
* Cleaning supplies
* Men's Shaving Cream & Razors
* Light bulbs (all sizes)
* Storage bags (all sizes)
* Batteries (all sizes)
​* Office Supplies
* Soap & body wash- men and women
* Plastic wrap & aluminum foil
​* Birthday cards and gift wrap/ Birthday party decor

August-September has a very high need for back to school items. 

September- October brings hope for children's Halloween costumes- every bit helps. 

Holiday Drive:
October- January is a valuable time for holiday items. All donated items are disbursed to our clients and safe house in 3 counties. We have a tremendous need for Christmas decor, Christmas trees, lights, ornaments, wrapping paper, children's gifts, and gifts for women. 

Every year we are blessed with our Operation Pajama Drive. This drive collects children's and women's pajamas. These items can be dropped off at our main office. In addition to Operation Pajama Drive, we also host Adopt A Family. This is a chance for our community to adopt a client and fulfill their Christmas wish. If you are interested in gifting a family with your kindness or contributing to the pajama drive, please call our office and speak to Ashley Shivar at 252-638-4509.