The Avalon Center Shelter Wish Listis a list of items that are always needed by the residents at our emergency shelter facility. This list is designed to help individuals and groups know how to support the operation of our emergency shelter facility. Please call 456-0747 to arrange a time to bring donated items to our main office in Woodmere Mall. Groups or individuals with specific questions or ideas for supporting the shelter are invited to contact Debra Lawson at 484-4642.
HOUSEHOLD ESSENTIALS
- Tissues
- Toilet paper
- Paper towels
- Paper plates
- Tall kitchen trash bags
- Small kitchen trash bags
- Antibacterial hand soap
- Liquid laundry detergent
- Fabric softener sheets
- Liquid dishwasher detergent
- Windex of all purpose spray cleaner
- Bathroom cleaner
- Disinfectant spray
- Mops and brooms
ADULT PERSONAL CARE ITEMS
- Feminine hygiene products
- Aspirin/Tylenol/Ibuprofen
- Disposable razors
- Shaving cream
- Soap and body wash
- Make-up
- Combs and brushes
- Deodorant
- Toothpaste, toothbrushes and floss
- Body and face lotion
- Gift certificates for hairstyling
- Hair dryers and curling irons
CHILD PERSONAL CARE ITEMS
- Diapers-all sizes
- Pull-ups (girls and boys)
- Baby wipes
- Baby wash, oil, shampoo, powder, lotion
- Diaper rash cream
- Infant formula-powder
- Infant cereal
- Baby food
- Plastic baby bottles
- Sippy Cups
- Infant dishes and utensils
- Toothpaste and toothbrushes
SUPPLIES AND LINENS
- Alarm clocks
- White wash cloths
- White bath towels
- Twin and queen sheets
- Pillowcases
- Pillows
- Twin and Queen Blankets
- Crib sheets
- Crib blankets
- Laundry baskets
FOOD PANTRY NEEDS
- Ground coffee
- Powder coffee creamer
- Tea bags/tea mix
- Canned juices
- Canned soups, vegetables and fruits
- Canned chicken or tuna
- Cereal
- Pasta/pasta sauce
- Peanut Butter
- Jelly
- Condiments (in squeeze bottle)
- Frozen pizza
- Frozen biscuits and waffles
- Self rising flour
- Self rising cornmeak
EMERGENCY CLOTHES CLOSET
We need adult and child- ALL SIZES- of the following items:
- Underwear
- Socks
- Cotton tee-shirts, short and long-sleeved
- Cotton jersey sweat shorts, sweat pants and sweat shirts
- Sleepwear
- Slippers of flip-flops
- Infant and toddler outfits
Please bring new items only.
AVALON CENTER CELL PHONE COLLECTION PROJECT
Donations of used cell phones allow victims of violence to call 911 any place at any time. Used cell phones also raise funds to help provide services for victims of violence. We have several drop off locations. Please call Avalon Center at 456-0747 for more information or to arrange to drop off your used cell phone.