List of Needs

Clothing Room Needs

new socks

new underwear

good used clothing for children - infants to youth 14-16  

The Domestic Violence Shelter Needs

Please note, only NEW items can be accepted

 

VINYL GLOVES (SIZE MEDIUM, LARGE, AND XL)
CLOROX WIPES 
AEROSOL DISINFECTANT SPRAY
PAPER TOWEL ROLLS
BABY WIPES
DISPOSABLE DIAPERS   
PULL-UPS
NEW BATH TOWELS
 NEW NIGHTSHIRTS- WOMEN'S, ALL SIZES
NEW SWEATSUITS- UNISEX, ALL SIZES 
AFRICAN-AMERICAN HAIR CARE PRODUCTS
HAIR GREASE
HAIRBRUSHES – NATURAL & NYLON  BRISTLES 
CONDITIONER
BODY WASH
DEODORANT (WOMEN’S)
DISPOSABLE CUPS, PLATES &  EATING UTENSILS
PLASTIC (NOT DISPOSABLE) DRINKING CUPS
 

DeWitt County Pantry Needs:

  • Mac N’ Cheese
  • Spaghetti Sauce
  • Side Dishes (boxed potatoes, stuffing, etc.)
  • Canned Soup
  • Canned Fruit
  • Canned Vegetables
  •  Peanut Butter
  • Grape Jelly
  • Cereals 
  • Diapers
  • Shampoos
  • Soaps
  • Toothbrushes/Toothpaste
  • Deodorant

Contact 217.935.6619 for more information or to make a delivery

Homeward Bound Program Needs:

  • diapers (all sizes) & baby wipes
  • personal hygiene items 

 Contact Homeward Bound at 217.428.6616 for delivery information.

 

Move-In Starter Kits

Additionally, please consider donating items for move-in starter kits for individuals and families moving from homelessness to housing. Join the Macon County Continuum of Care in supporting this effort. Donations will be accepted at Northeast Community Fund (NECF) and distributed in "starter kits" to agencies serving those moving into housing.

  • cleaning supplies
  • paper products
  • bath towels
  • kitchen towels
  • sheets/blankets/pillows
  • plates/glasses/silverware
  • kitchen utensils
  • pots/pans

 

These Move-In Starter Kits items can be delivered to:

Homeward Bound
788 E. Clay, Decatur