Wishlist

(Please note:  We are only able to accept new items as donations. If you would like to donate anything from the list below, please call 616-454-YWCA (9922) to find out which items we need the most right now and arrange a drop-off time. Thank you!)

Bare Necessities

  • Shampoo/ conditioner
  • African American hair products
  • Brushes/ combs
  • Body wash/ soap
  • Deodorant
  • Lotion
  • Razors/ shaving foam
  • Feminine hygiene products
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bras (all sizes)
  • Socks (children and adult)
  • Underwear (all sizes)
  • Toothpaste/ toothbrushes
  • Gas gift cards
  • $10 gift cards to Jimmy John’s or Subway (used to order meals for survivors while they are going through the process of a rape exam)

Welcome Home Kits

  • Basic Spices: salt, pepper, garlic powder, cayenne, Italian seasoning, etc.
  • Can openers
  • Spaghetti spoons
  • Strainers
  • Spatulas
  • Ladles
  • Whisks
  • Measuring cups
  • Cutting boards
  • Pots/ pans
  • Silverware
  • Silverware holders
  • Dishes/ cups
  • Coffee pots
  • Microwaves
  • Dish cloths/ towels
  • Pot holders
  • Dish soap/ Dishwasher soap
  • Bath towels
  • Pillows
  • Twin-size blankets
  • Twin-size mattress pads
  • Twin-size sheet sets
  • Laundry baskets
  • Umbrellas
  • Bus passes/ Grocery gift cards

Spring Cleaning

  • Cleaning buckets
  • Rubber gloves
  • Glass cleaner
  • Toilet bowl cleaner
  • Toilet scrub brushes
  • Disinfectant wipes
  • Scrubbing cleaner
  • Paper towels
  • Scrub sponges
  • Cleaning rags

Baby Shower

  • Baby lotion/ powder/ wash
  • Diaper rash ointment
  • Gentle laundry soap
  • Teething gel
  • Vaseline
  • Q-tips/ cotton balls
  • Sippy cups
  • Baby wipes
  • Onesies
  • Baby wash cloths
  • Burp cloths
  • Travel/ Umbrella strollers
  • Diapers
  • Diaper bags
  • Pack-n-play sheets
  • Socks
  • Rattles
  • Pacifiers
  • Bottles with nipples
  • Bibs
  • Blankets

Give A Kid A Smile

  • Developmental toys
  • Book store gift certificates
  • Stickers
  • Coloring books
  • Crayons
  • Washable markers
  • Pens/ pencils
  • Washable paints
  • Play-Dough
  • Cards
  • Board games
  • New or gently used books (pre-teen or older titles)
  • Pipe cleaners
  • Glue sticks
  • Puppets
  • Dolls (all ethnicities)