Donation Wishlist

If you wish to donate items for our clients, please call (205) 758-0808 for drop off and mailing details. A donation receipt can be available upon request. To stay updated on client needs, join our mailing list here.

  • These are items for which clients have expressed current need:

    • Women's new underwear

    • Kids body wash

    • Baby body wash

    • Baby wipes

    • Cups (plastic)

    • Ziploc sandwich and freezer bags

    • Children's new underwear

    • Kleenex

    • Batteries (AA/AAA/D)

    • Can air freshener

    • Flashlights

    • Maxi pads

    • Bed pads 

    • Deodorant

    • Gift Cards (Visa, Walmart, Target, Dollar General, and Gas Cards)

  • These products are frequently used and thus a recurrent need:

    • Hand soap

    • Deodorant

    • First aid kits

    • Rubbing alcohol

    • Peroxide

    • Liquid body wash

    • Women/men’s underwear

    • Hair accessories (hair ties, clips, bobby pins, headbands)

    • African American hair products

    • Pads

    • Liners

    • Tampons

    • Body wipes

    • Soap

    • Diapers

    • Baby wipes

    • Lotion

    • Pull-Ups

    • Wash cloths

    • Children’s new underwear

    • Gift cards (Visa, Walmart, Target, Dollar General, and Gas Cards)

  • We also rely on donations for regular operation necessities for the office and the shelter. These include:

    • Garbage bags

    • Ziploc sandwich and freezer bags

    • Laundry detergent

    • Dishwashing liquid

    • Toilet paper

    • Paper towels

    • Copy paper

    • Cardstock and gloss paper

    • Mixing bowls

    • Storage food containers

    • Black sharpies

    • Sponges

    • Empty spray bottles

    • Magic erasers

    • Dryer sheets

    • Hand soap

    • Air fresheners

    • Crock pot (extra-large)

    • Casserole dishes (extra-large)

    • Small cleaning buckets

    • Scrub brushes

    • Bottle scrub brushes

    • Grill

  • These requests are made by clients as to what contributions can be made to our food storage.

    • Canned veggies

    • Baked beans

    • Black beans

    • Rice

    • Cream of chicken

    • Cream of mushroom

    • Chicken base

    • Beef base

    • Stewed tomatoes

    • Boxed mac-n-cheese

    • Stove Top mix

    • Egg noodles

    • Spaghetti noodles

    • Ramen noodles

    • Chicken noodle soup

    • Tomato soup

    • Pickles

    • Canned tuna

    • Knorr sides

    • Ranch powder seasoning

    • Hot sauce

    • Breadcrumbs

    • Spaghetti sauce

  • These are items that we allocate for monthly activities with shelter clients to make their stay more enjoyable and help them learn life skills. Items needed are on a case-by-case basis, so if you are interested in sponsoring an activity night, please call (205) 758-0808 and press option 4, or email jessica.fair@turningpointservices.org.

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