In-Kind Donations

 

We greatly appreciate the generosity of our community members who provide in-kind donations from our needs list. These contributions help us meet our clients’ immediate needs and support the daily operations of our shelter.

Current needs list:

Clothing

  • Women’s Sports Bras (all sizes)
  • Women’s Sweatshirts (all sizes)
  • Women’s Sweatpants (all sizes)
  • Men’s Sweatpants (all sizes)
  • Women’s Athletic Socks
  • Women’s Winter Pajamas (all sizes)
  • Women’s Winter Coats (all sizes)
  • Men’s Winter Coats (all sizes)
  • Women’s Winter Boots (snow boots and casual – all sizes)
  • Women’s Slippers
  • Girl’s Winter Pajamas (size 2T – 14/16)
  • Boy’s Winter Pajamas (size 2T – 14/16)

**IF YOU HAVE OTHER CLOTHING ITEMS NOT ON OUR LIST TO DONATE, PLEASE CONSIDER DONATING TO OTHER COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS**

  • The Women’s Clothes Closet: 608-784-5745
  • First Teens Clothes Closet: 608-783-2236
  • Salvation Army Thrift Store: 608-784-1421

Children & Baby Items

  • Pullups (size 5 & 6)

Hygiene & Personal Care Items (full-sized only)

  • Vaseline
  • Lotion
  • Make-up
  • Hairbrushes
  • Conditioner
  • Facial Products (cleanser, moisturizer, etc.)

**WE ARE CURRENTLY NOT ACCEPTING PERIOD PRODUCTS OF ANY KIND**

Hair Products for Black/Curly Hair

  • Hair Wraps & Du Rags

OTC Medications

  • Allergy Meds / Benadryl
  • Cold Medicine for Children

Cleaning Products

  • Windex / Glass Cleaner
  • Bleach

Pet Products

  • Poop Bags
  • Dog & Cat Food
  • Cat Litter
  • Leashes & Collars
  • Dog & Cat Toys
  • Dog & Cat Treats

Linens

  • Full Size Sheets
  • Bed Pillows
  • Bath Towels

Food Items

  • Cereal
  • Ground Coffee
  • Juice
  • Kid Friendly Snacks (pudding, Jello, crackers, pretzels, fruit snacks, etc.)
  • Canned Pasta

Other Household Items

  • AA & AAA Batteries
  • Food Storage Containers
  • Shower Caddies

Gift Cards

  • Children’s Museum
  • Grocery stores
  • Hair salons
  • Jump Start
  • Kwik Trip
  • Rivoli or Marcus Theaters
  • Walgreens
  • Walmart

Updated: 09/22/2025

If you send a gift through mail, please address it to donations.

Thank you for your kindness and support! Your contributions make a significant difference in the lives of those we serve.

If you have furniture items to donate, please contact theExchange at 608-301-5345.

If you have questions about your donation, or to arrange a drop-off of your items, please contact our Director of Community Engagement at 608-791-2610, ext. 1301.