So many things are required at Jessie’s House to meet our families’ basic needs. Here is a list of items that are needed on a regular basis. Please consider donating any of these items. Contact Jane Banks regarding when and where you can drop off your donation.
With the large turnover of families, we always need of kitchen items. They are given to our families when they move from the shelter to their own living space.
Last year we served 52 children between the ages of 0-5 years. We try to have supplies on hand for babies and toddlers (newborn through 5 years).
Some families enter the shelter without personal hygiene products or run out and cannot afford to replace them.
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Shampoo and Conditioner
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Bar Soap
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Body Lotion
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Deodorant
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Feminine Products
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Disposable Razors
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Shaving Gel or Cream
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Adult Toothbrushes
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Dental Floss
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Kleenex
These supplies are used to help our families with their basic needs when they transition from the shelter.
- Curtain Rods – all sizes
- Towels – Bath, Hand and Washcloths
- Floor Mops
- Brooms and Dust Pans
- Waste Baskets – 13 gallon size
- Heavy Duty Trash Bags – 13 gallon size
- Laundry Detergent – regular and Dreft (for babies)
- Bleach – gallon size
- Dryer Sheets
- Sponges for Cleaning
- Toilet Bowl Brushes and Holders
- Paper Towels
- Napkins
- Cleaners: Windex, Comet, Dish Soap, Lysol Spray, Clorox Wipe
Gift Cards help families buy clothing, food and basic family needs. Many are given to our families to help them when they transition to their own living spaces.
- Batteries – sizes C, D, & 9 Volt
- Gift Cards from Target
- Gift Cards from CVS
- Gift Cards from Big Y
- Gift Cards from Stop & Shop
- Gift Cards from WalMart
- Books of Postage Stamps – for resident use
- Business Size Envelopes
- PVTA Bus Passes
- Wall Calendars
- Packing Tape
- Packing Boxes – Flat
- 25 Foot Measuring Tape – Metal
- Scotch Tape and Dispensers
Office Supplies
Donations of office supplies such as pens, copy paper, manila file folders, large mailing envelopes and similar items that are used routinely in our office help us cut costs and are greatly appreciated. If you have extra office supplies and aren’t sure if Jessie’s House could use them, please just give us a call at 413-658-0060.
Your generosity and concern for our families are greatly appreciated.
