The needs of the shelter to support the day to day operation change from time to time. This list shows the most badly needed items at this time. Any donations would be greatly appreciated.
Current General Shelter Needs |
Needs Specifically for Children Ages 1 - 5 |
Food / Pantry Items |
Snack food |
Cereal - Any Kind
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Pretzels |
Macaroni and Cheese |
Vanilla Wafers |
Kool Aid |
Fruit Cups |
Hot Chocolate |
Juice Boxes |
Tea Bags |
Raisins |
Flour |
Teddy Grahams |
Sugar |
Jello |
Crackers - All Kinds |
Fruit Snacks |
Ramen Noodles |
Cheese and Crackers |
| Pasta Noodles (Spaghetti, etc.) |
Household Items |
| Cookies |
Pacifiers |
| Children's Snack Food |
Sippy Cups |
Hamburger and/or Tuna Helper |
Child-sized Silverware |
Pancake Mix and Syrup |
Plastic Cups |
Jiffy Corn Meal |
Arts and Crafts |
Seasoning Packets |
Feathers |
Instant Mashed Potatoes |
Wiggle Eyes |
Jello Pudding |
Beads |
Baby Food (Formula, Cereal, and Jars) |
Felt |
Rice |
Tissue Paper |
Cake and/or Brownie Mix |
1 Inch Nails |
Coffee and Creamer |
Cray-pas |
Pop Tarts |
Ribbon |
Fruit Bars |
Waxed Linen Thread |
Scalloped and/or Au Gratin Potatoes |
Crayola Sketch Pads |
Toys |
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Playschool Grocery Cart or Push Mower |
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Playschool Doll Stroller |
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Nerf Basketball Hoop |
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"Veggie Tales" or Newer Disney-type DVDs |
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Computer Learning Programs |
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ANYTHING WOULD BE A HELP AND GREATLY APPRECIATED |
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Monetary Donations |
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Checks can be made out to the Violence Prevention Center and mailed to: The Violence Prevention Center is a not-for-profit organization and all donations are tax deductible. Thank you for your support! |
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All NEW items will be donated directly to the families staying at the Charles T. and Joan Meyer Women's Shelter.
All USED items can be donated to the Violence Prevention Center Shelter Shop.