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.
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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
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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. 
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