In Kind Donations

Because we are a non-profit Center, we rely on donated items from the community to keep our agency running. Our largest need is items that the Crisis Respite Nursery uses like food, diapers, and cleaning supplies. We also are appreciative of office supplies and furniture. The following is a list of specific in-kind items the agency is in need of at this time; however, we welcome any donated items that help us in our cause.

**Starred items are highest need.

Food Items (May not be expired; must have original store seal)
** Kids' snacks (crackers, pretzels, granola bars, fruit snacks, etc.)
** Box dinners (Hamburger Helper, Pasta-Roni, macaroni & cheese, Rice-A-Roni, etc.)
** Fresh/frozen meat (chicken, beef, fish, etc.)
** Canned chicken/beef
** Hot dogs
** Frozen dough
- Canned fruit
- Canned vegetables
- Rice
- Cheese (any kind: block, sliced, shredded, string)
- Candy (esp. fun-size) - used for school presentations
- Bread
- Tortillas
- Butter/margarine
- Ready-to-eat nuts
** Grocery gift cards (any $ amount!) - used for perishable groceries

Cleaning supplies
** Laundry detergent
** Sanitizing spray
** Disposable latex/rubber gloves
- Dish soap (liquid)
- Windex
- Hand soap (liquid)
- Trash bags (kitchen or outdoor)
- Laundry dryer sheets
- Disinfecting wipes or spray (e.g. Lysol)

Office supplies
** White copy paper (8.5x11")
** Colored copy paper (8.5x11")
** Postage stamps, any amount
** Bic Wite-Out correction tape
** Small post-its (1.5 x 2")
- 3-tab manila folders (new)
- Small binder clips
- Perforated writing pads (lined, 8.5x11" or 5x8")
- Sharpies, black
** Office store gift cards (Staples, OfficeMax, etc.)

Kids' Items
** Beads (any kind)
** Finger puppets (new/gently used/homemade)
** Dollhouse furniture/dolls (new/gently used)
** New toys (still in store package)
- Soccer ball
- Sandbox toys, new/gently used
- Diapers/pull-ups, sizes 3-6
- Baby wipes
- Kids' paint/paintbrushes (new/gently used)
- Kids' dress-ups/costumes (new/used/homemade)
- Kids' craft kits/supplies
- School supplies (pencils, erasers, glue sticks, scissors, markers, rulers, highlighters, calculators, etc.)

Misc.
** Blankets (new, any style, any fabric, about 55x70" is ideal but other sizes may also be accepted)
** Ice melt (for putting on sidewalks in the winter)
** Muffin cup liners
** Fan, any size/kind, in good working condition
** Kids' chairs - preferably a set of 2-8
** Sprinkler (with hose attachment, safe for kids to play in)
**Combination DVD/VHS player
** CD player (small is best)
** Pruning shears/garden clippers, new or gently used
** Food scale
- Rakes (for raking leaves), new or gently used
- Duffel bags (new or gently used)
- Small individual toys/treats for prizes
- Walkie-talkies (set of 2+, in good working condition)
**Department or toy store gift cards - we will use them to get therapy supplies or other items we still need
**Gas cards - we will use them for employees who travel to see clients (in-home parenting and school presentations)
**Any gift cards - we will use them for agency supplies, fundraisers, and donor/volunteer appreciation