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
Desperate need
Baby wipes
Full size bath towels
Bedsheet sets- twin size
Pillows
Comforters
High need
Latex-free vinyl gloves (size large and xl)
Clorox wipes
Nightshirts- womens, all sizes
Sweatsuits- unisex, all sizes
Gas gift cards
Walmart gift cards
Kroger cards for gas and food
Aldi gift cards for shelter food
Aleve or naproxen
Benadryl (or generic)
Non-drowsy allergy meds (Zyrtec/Claritin/etc)
Cold and flu medicine
Tylenol (or generic acetaminaphen) for infants and/or children
Orajel
Cold and flu medicine for ifants and children
Vaseline
Cotton swabs
Cotton balls
African american hair care products (shampoo/conditioner/etc)
Hair grease
Hairbrushes – natural bristles
Hairbrushes- nylon bristles
Hair gel and hair spray
Board games
Card games
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.
- 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