Toiletries, etc.
Cologne and Body Spray for ladies
After Shave and Cologne for men
Body wash for both men and women (our most requested item)
Lotion
Baby powder
Shampoo and Conditioner, hair gel, African American hair products
Hair spray
Blush, powder, eye shadow, lipstick (hypoallergenic)
Nail polish and Polish Remover
Toiletry gift packs
Curling irons, Hair Dryers, manicure kits, electric razors
Moisturizer
Schick Xtreme 3 disposable razors
Chapstick, breath strips
Electric toothbrushes (battery or rechargeable)
Adult Clothing and Accessories (New clothing only. You know how you feel when you get new clothes)
CLOTHING IS NEEDED FOR BOTH SUMMER AND WINTER WEAR!!
Sweat shirts and pants (Med--XX Large)
Nightgowns and knit night shirts (all sizes)
Pajamas and bathrobes (men and women-all sizes)
Bedroom shoes (men)
Sports bras
Turtlenecks and long sleeved knit shirts for men and women (all sizes)
Suspenders, belts (size 32--- 46)
Men's briefs/boxers (size 32--- 46)
White T-shirts (Med---XX large)
Gym / Overnight bags (soft-sided), fanny packs and book bags, wheeled suitcases (small)
Watches (inexpensive), bracelets, necklaces, clip-on earrings, key chains, hair clips
Jeans and / or knit pants and shorts (all sizes for men and women)
Shorts (all sizes for men and women)
Knit long pants (all sizes for women)
CURLY elastic shoelaces for athletic shoes
Shoe strings (white --- 36" long)
Rain ponchos, small umbrellas
Ball caps, toboggans, gloves, mittens, scarves
Men's and women's socks --- (ankle and footie length athletic socks are in greatest demand - white)
Non-skid/non-slip socks
Bathing suits (men and women)
Toys, entertainment, arts/crafts, leisure
Barbie dolls and baby dolls (please include some for ages 3 and under)
Bowling sets, Barrel O Monkeys, Duplo blocks, Lincoln Logs, Legos
Videos and DVDs (G, PG and PG-13)
CDs and tapes (stories on CD, sing-alongs, etc)
See-N-Say musical toys (a very popular item)
Tape / CD recorders, small TV's, CD players, DVD player, headphones, Karaoke machine
Basketballs, kick balls, soccer balls, Nerf balls
Cards and simple board games (rated for age 6 and under)
Posters for walls---sports, animals, nature, music stars
Coloring books, drawing pads, construction paper, colored markers, foam craft paper, crayons
Little Golden books and other colorful story books or talking books
Thick Catalogues (may be gently used)
Puzzles rated for ages 5 and under (25---100 piece)
Puzzles (large pieces, maximum of 12 pieces)
Stickers
Body pillows
Lap blankets
Bean bag chairs
Teething items
Toy belt (holds baby toys)
Food Products NO HARD CANDIES, PLEASE
Soft drinks (caffeine, sugar free) - single serving size
Cheese puffs, Soft Chocolates, Sugar-Free Chewing Gum
Little Debbie cakes which are individually wrapped (Check for expiration date)
Salty snacks
Home Needs
Cookie sheets, baking pans
Dish towels, dish cloths and pot holders
Spatulas, cooking spoons, tongs
Place mats (sets of 6)
Corelle Bowls
Gardening tools
Flower pots, seeds, bulbs
Coffee makers
Decorations for various holidays
Blank, assorted greeting cards
Electric food choppers (no glass)
Other Year Round needs include:
Rotary phones (used---the old heavy ones, don't have to work)
Blank greeting cards with envelopes (Mother's Day and Father's Day cards are especially important to residents, as well as Christmas cards)
Sunglasses
CRAFT ITEMS NEEDED
If you have any extra craft items, we can use them!! We make treasures out of discards.
Questions??? Contact Volunteer Services 828-433-2614
We are so thankful for your help in making Christmas a time of great happiness for
the very special people who live at the Center