Clothing Room Needs
The clothing room is in need of good used clothing, sizes infant to teenager and new socks and underwear.
Call 428-6616 for more information or to make a delivery. OR, a blue donation bin is located outside the church at Prairie Avenue Christian Church, 2201 E. Prairie, Decatur.
The Domestic Violence Shelter Wish List:
BABY / TODDLER:
- DISPOSABLE DIAPERS – SIZE 4 & 5
- BABY POWDER
BATHROOMS:
- AIR FRESHENER SPRAY
- BATH TOWELS
- TOILET TISSUE
- WASH CLOTHES
- CLOROX WIPES
BEDROOMS:
- LAUNDRY BASKETS
- NIGHTLIGHTS (AND BULBS FOR THEM)
- NIGHTSHIRTS, WOMENS – ALL SIZES
- PILLOWS, NEW
- WHITE NOISE MACHINES (2-3 for 2nd/3rd shift working clients trying to sleep, as well as large families, to mask noise)
GENERAL:
- GAS GIFT CARDS
- WALMART GIFT CARDS
- KROGER OR ALDI GIFT CARDS FOR SHELTER FOOD
- BOX FANS
KITCHEN:
- DISHWASHER DETERGENT ‘PODS’
- DISPOSABLE CUPS
- DISPOSABLE (PLASTIC) EATING UTENSILS
- DISPOSABLE PLATES
- PAPER TOWELS
- SNACKS (HEALTHY) – NEED JUICE BOXES/POUCHES. NO CRACKERS AT THIS TIME.
- 1 LARGE CROCK POT
- 1 BLENDER
MEDICINE ROOM:
- PLASTIC ‘DIXIE’ CUPS (MINI SIZE, FOR TAKING MEDS W/WATER)
- MEDICINE MEASURING CUPS (NEW, UNUSED)
- PEDIATRIC MEDICINE DROPPERS AND/OR SYRINGES (NEW, UNUSED)
- NOSE / EAR SYRINGES
- FIRST AID KITS
ADULT:
- ANTIBIOTIC OINTMENT OR CREAM
- BENADRYL (OR GENERIC)
- NON-DROWSY ALLERGY MEDS (ZYRTEC/CLARITIN/ETC)
- HYDROCORTISONE CREAM
- PEPTO BISMOL (OR GENERIC) LIQUID STOMACH MEDICINE
- GENERIC NASAL DECONGESTANT
BABY / TODDLER / CHILD:
- BENADRYL (OR GENERIC) FOR INFANTS AND/OR CHILDREN
- LIQUID STOMACH MEDICINE FOR INFANTS AND/OR CHILDREN
TOILETRIES:
BODY:
- ANTIBACTERIAL HAND SOAP (PUMPS)
- BODY LOTION
- BUG REPELLENT
- SUNSCREEN
- HANDHELD PERSONAL MIRRORS
EYES:
- CONTACT LENS MULTI-PURPOSE SOLUTION
HAIR:
- AFRICAN-AMERICAN HAIR CARE PRODUCTS (SHAMPOO/CONDITIONER/ETC)
- HAIR GREASE
- HAIR BRUSHES – NATURAL BRISTLES
- CONDITIONER
- HAIR DRYERS
- CURLING IRONS
HANDS & NAILS:
- HAND SANITIZER (LARGE PUMPS PREFERED)
- NAIL POLISH REMOVER
MOUTH:
- MOUTHWASH, WITHOUT ALCOHOL (3.2 oz – 16 oz)
- ORAJEL
Another option is to link HERE to order directly form the site to have items shipped directly to the Shelter.
DeWitt County Pantry Needs:
- Spaghetti and sauce
- Pastas and sauces
- Side dishes - boxed potatoes, boxed stuffing, pastas etc.
- Canned meats like tuna and chicken
- Canned fruits
- Toiletries - shampoos, toothbrushes, toothpaste, soap, deodorant
- Cereals
Contact 217-935-6619 for more information or to make a delivery
Homeward Bound Program Needs:
- Clean Blankets
- Gloves
- Hats
- Deodorant
- Thoothpaste
- Conditioner
- Body Wash
- Baby Wipes
Contact Homeward Bound at 428-6616 for delivery information.
