In addition to financial support, we welcome and appreciate in-kind donations of NEW goods, gift cards, services and expertise.
- LEARN MORE ABOUT THE HOLIDAY GIVING TREE HERE!
- Drop off NEW, UNWRAPPED Giving Tree items to the WCA, Monday-Friday between 9am and 4pm until December 20. Please use the 8th Street entrance for all drop-offs. Items left overnight cannot be accepted.
- DONATIONS of NEW items are gratefully accepted at the 8th street entrance at our downtown location: 720 W. Washington St. on Mondays – Thursdays from noon to 5 p.m.
- Donations of services are appreciated (i.e. haircut, spa services, dental/healthcare services), please send voucher/gift certificate or written notification with contact information to p[email protected]
- We are in HIGH NEED of pantry items and gift cards, please refer below for ideas/options.
- LARGE QUANTITY DONATIONS/DRIVES: Please fill out the form below so we can contact you with details:
- A donation drive is an easy way for people who want to help the WCA and its clients by providing new goods and services we need every day. Whether it’s non-perishable food*, gift cards, linens or immediate needs for our clients, when people make donations of these items, we can spend more of our monetary donations from grants and donations on direct client services.
IMMEDIATE NEEDS December 2024
Food Pantry Items
- Instant oatmeal (medium need)
- Condiments: mayo, ketchup, mustard, pickles (high need)
- Jam/Jelly (high need)
- Canned soup (medium need)
- Canned Chili (medium need)
- Fruit Cups (medium need)
- Juices Boxes (medium need)
- Box Meals: hamburger helper, knorr pasta sides, instant rice, etc. (high need)
- Canned beans: black beans, pinto beans, etc. (high need)
- Pasta noodles (medium need)
- Pasta sauce (medium need)
- Cereal (medium need)
- Canned meat: tuna, chicken, etc. (low need)
- Individual Bagged Snacks: chips, popcorn, crackers, graham crackers, cheese-its, dried fruit, granola bars, trail mix (low need)
- Ramen Noodles (low need)
Gift Cards
- Gas and Grocery Gift Cards of $25 or more
- Visa Gift Cards of $25 or more
Wish List
Our shelter, childcare and other facility needs are highlighted on our online wish list, which is updated weekly.
Baby List
Help current expecting shelter residents by visiting our Baby List, a community driven baby registry.
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