Wish List
The people we serve who are experiencing homelessness – either living outside, staying at our shelters, or getting ready to move into their own apartments – are in need of the items below. Will you help?
Please contact Sheree at (203) 401-4400, ext. 138 before purchasing items, to schedule a drop-off, and for any questions. Thank you!
Urgent Needs
New Clothing
Women’s underwear (sizes 7-12, new only)
Men’s boxer shorts (sizes medium to extra-large, new only)
New sweatshirts & sweatpants in neutral colors, size medium to x-large
New t-shirts, all sizes, all genders, neutral colors
New children's clothing, all genders, sizes infant and up
Rain ponchos
PPE
KN95 face masks
Surgical face masks
Sterile gloves, all sizes, non-latex preferred
Food/Drinks
Bottled water
Juice boxes, any flavor
Healthy snacks (granola bars, snack crackers, pretzels, trail mix, etc.)
Fresh fruit
Instant oatmeal
Canned coffee
Fruit cups
Grocery store gift cards in $20-25 increments
Groceries, takeout, deliveries (contact Sheree for list)
Toiletries
Adult incontinence products
Diapers, all sizes
Full & travel size body wash
Deodorant
Toothpaste, full & travel size
Women's & men’s razors & shaving cream
Sunscreen
Insect repellent
Household Items
New air mattresses (full and queen size preferred), sheets, blankets, pillows
New twin size comforters and blankets
New bath towels
Toilet paper
Gift cards to Walmart, CVS, Walgreens, Family Dollar, Target, Big Lots
Other Client Needs
CT Transit and River Valley Transit bus passes
The "Big Book" – the basic text of Alcoholics Anonymous
Special Requests
New 50” flatscreen TV for Recovery House
New 5qt dutch oven with a lid Recovery House
Board games such as Trouble, Sorry, Yahtzee, and Connect 4, for Recovery House
Client & Staff Needs
16-inch laptop bags/backpacks (such as these)
Due to your overwhelming generous support, we currently have ample supplies of PPE to keep staff and clients safe. Thank you!
Ongoing Needs
New Clothing
New underwear (all sizes, men & women, boxers for men)
New t-shirts (all sizes men & women)
New cotton or nylon shorts, elastic waist, all sizes, neutral colors
Toiletries
Adult incontinence products
Diapers, all sizes
Menstrual products
Full-size body wash
Full-size shampoo
Lip balm (like ChapStick or Blistex with sunscreen/SPF)
Sunscreen
Insect repellent
Linens
Bath towels & face cloths (new only)
Twin-size bed sheet sets (new only)
Twin bed comforters (unisex, new only)
Other Needs
CT Transit and River Valley Transit bus passes
Waist/hip packs in neutral colors
Backpacks
Pocket calendars
Books of stamps