Wish List
Ways You Can Help
Do you want to organize a workplace, family, or friend donation drive? Let us know how we can help. If you have any questions, please contact us at sheltermanager@turningpointdvs.wwwmi3-tr102.supercp.com.
Employee Giving Campaigns
Through matching-gift programs and workplace-giving campaigns, companies have the opportunity to involve their employees involved in a cause they care about, which in turn builds a sense of community and teamwork.
Donated Items & Supplies
It takes a continual supply of items to fully stock the shelter. Below is a suggested list of the items we most often need, and those we use the most.
PAPER PRODUCTS AND CLEANING PRODUCTS (Fragrance-free products are appreciated):
- Toilet paper
- Paper towels
- Facial tissues
- Dish detergent
- Laundry detergent, bleach, dryer sheets, fabric softener
- General kitchen and bath cleaners
PERSONAL HYGIENE PRODUCTS:
- Tampons, sanitary pads, adult incontinence products (variety of sizes)
- Shampoo, conditioner, hair gel (variety of types and ethnicities- for both children and adults)
- Body wash, hand soap (including fragrance-free) (men and women)
- Make-up for a variety of ethnicities and skin tones
- Hair brushes, hair bands, combs, hair coloring kits
- Mouth wash, dental floss
- Deodorant (men and women)
- Over-the-counter medicines: Aspirin, Tylenol, Ibuprofen, Pepto Bismol, Midol, cough drops
FOOD ITEMS:
- Coffee, coffee filters, tea bags, hot cocoa and hot cider mix, Kool-aid, Crystal Light, soda, bottled water
- Sugar, creamer, sweetener
- Bread, crackers
- Meat
- Baking supplies- flour, oil, Crisco, cooking spray, marshmallows, vanilla extract, spices (cinnamon, nutmeg), seasonings (garlic powder, onion powder, lemon pepper, season salt)
- Snacks- salty and sweet
OTHER HELPFUL ITEMS:
- Walmart and Visa gift cards in small amounts ($10 to $25)
- Gas cards in small amounts ($10 to $25)
Thank you for your partnership with us through your generous donations!
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