ITEMS IN NEED
The Center is a 501 (c) 3 not for profit agency that relies heavily on donations and contributions from community members.
Thank you for thinking of The Center! We appreciate your generosity and desire to help those we serve. Because of limited space and staff right now, we are only able to accept donations by appointment. Please call 691-0551 for needed items or to get more information.
Here is a list of household items that are always needed for the apartments in Next Step Housing. In order to help clients with their new start, they are allowed to take these items (new or in like new condition) with them when they move out of Next Step Housing to permanent housing.
- School Supplies
- Kitchen garbage cans
- Can openers
- Dish drainers
- Hand mixers
- Cutting boards
- Pots and pans
- Cookie sheets
- Baking pans
- Cooking utensils
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Knives
- Food storage containers
- Silverware trays
- Plastic cups
- Drink pitchers
- Mixing bowls
- Pot holders
- Dish towels
- Rugs
- Dust pans
- Sponges
- Mops
- Brooms
- Buckets
- Plungers
- Shower liners
- Tooth brush holders
- Soap dispensers
- Bath trash cans
- Towel sets
- Laundry baskets
- Shower curtain holders
- Lamps
- Toilet brushes
- Alarm clocks
- Full and twin comforters
- Full and twin mattress pads
- Twin/Full/Crib sheets
- Pillows
Here is a list of food items needed.
- Canned vegetables
- Canned pastas - Ravioli, Spaghettios, etc.
- Canned soup - (don't forget "kid friendly" kinds like chicken noodle, chicken and stars, vegetable, etc.)
- Canned beef stew
- Canned tuna, chicken
- Dry pasta
- Canned pasta sauce
- Macaroni and cheese (box)
- Peanut Butter
- Jelly
- Applesauce
- Canned fruits - peaches, pears, fruit cocktail, etc.
- Canned Juices - Apple, Grape, Juicy Juice flavors, etc.
- Boxed baby food (Gerber oatmeal, rice, etc.)
- Boxed crackers - saltines, Cheeze-Its, Club, etc.
- Boxed breakfast items - cereals, oatmeal (individual packets are best for kids), pop tarts, etc.
- Granola Bars and the like
Please contact us if you are interested in the 2009 Christmas Wish List or Adopting a Family.
Donated items assist in our ability to best serve those that need our help. If you or someone you know would be interested in donating any of the above items, please contact Carla at cpayne@centerforpreventionofabuse.org or (309) 691-0551 to arrange a drop off time.
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