WHY DONATE? Support violence prevention and recovery for survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking.
WHO WILL BENEFIT? You will be helping individuals and families who are at our emergency shelter and transitional housing receive items they need.
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OUR IN-KIND DONATION WISH LIST:
New Wings Emergency Shelter
Please contact our Shelter Manager to see if your used items can be used. Thank you so much for your generosity.
DONATIONS: To see if your items can be used, and to arrange your donation, contact donations@middlewayhouse.org, or call 812-333-7404. *Means we are very low on this item(s).
Donations Needed
- Sunscreens that do not leave a white cast
- Pantry Fillers
- Freezer meals (frozen pizza, meals and breakfast foods)
- Yogurt, sour cream and cottage cheese
- Condiments- Salad dressings, ketchup, mustard, mayo, sauces of all kinds
- Fruits and Vegetables
- Loaves of bread
- Kroger or Walmart gift cards for House Manager to purchase perishable foods weekly
- Snacks- chips, popcorn, cookies, candy
- $10-20 Gift cards (Kroger, Walmart, Gas Stations) for residents needing to purchase a gift for their child, gas or when they move out to purchase some groceries.
- Travel sized products (all items)
- Hygiene Products
- Shampoo/Conditioner
- Body Wash
- Body Spray/Perfume*
- Sensitive Body Lotion*
- Deodorant
- Hair Brushes
- Curly Hair Products*
Winter
- Adult & Children's Scarves*
Children's Clothing
- Boy’s size 10-12 underwear*
- Boy’s clothing 3T, 4T, 5T & 6T*
- Girl's clothing 3T, 4T, 5T, & 6T*
Men’s Clothing
- Men's sweaters (all sizes)
Diapers and Pull-ups for the Emergency Shelter*
- Size 4, 5 and 6 diapers
- Size 3T-4T pull-ups
- Size 4T-5T pull-ups
- Baby wipes*
Donations we can always use for residents who are gaining independent housing. (All items should be new or in gently used and clean conditions please.)
- Pots and pans
- Manual can openers
- Complete dish sets (4, 6 or 8 servings)
- Unopened or unused cleaning supplies
- Mops, vacuums and dust busters in good shape
- Kitchen towels, dish rags and oven mitts
- Small kitchen appliances (Instant Pots, Crock pots, toasters, coffee pots)
- Bath towels (bath towels, wash cloths, hand towels and bath mats)
- Sheet sets
- Lamps
- Laundry baskets
- Basically, anything someone could use to start over in a new apartment, except furniture.
Special items for fall and winter time
- Christmas goodies for adults: (approx. 12 total)
- Puzzle books
- Facial masks, nail polishes, polish remover, body sprays/perfumes, etc.
- Pampering items for adults in shelter (robes, fuzzy socks, bath soaks, slippers)
- Candy
- Christmas stocking stuffers for kids in shelter (approx. 8 but depends on how many kids are in shelter)
- Candy
- Small toys (fidgets/sensory toys, cards, etc.)
- Art supplies
- Books
Generic Gift Cards (used to purchase birth certificates, gas etc) $10 & $20 increments
The RISE! Transitional Housing Program
Clothing: *only accepting the following clothing items*
- new or clean winter hats in good condition
- new or clean winter scarves in good condition
- new or clean pairs of gloves in good condition
- New, unused underwear (all sizes- especially toddler) *cannot accept used underwear - item needed in high demand*
- new or clean socks of all sizes * item in high demand*
- new or clean bras/training bras in good condition
Linens:
- New or used purses, luggage, duffel bags, and diaper bags in good condition
- new or clean backpacks in good condition
- new or clean bath towels, dish towels, washcloths, pot holders, table cloths, window curtains, bath mats, and shower curtains in good condition *item in high demand*
- new or clean laundered bed sheets, comforters, and blankets (up to queen-size) in good condition
- new or clean reusable grocery bags in good condition
Household Items:
- Lamps and night lights
- light bulbs
- phone chargers, cords, C cables, Micro USB, charging blocks, headphones, earbuds, etc. (no frayed wires or items compatible only with specific devices)
- "Safety 1st" or comparable childproofing items, gates, outlet covers, etc.
- Extension cords (no frayed wires please)
- Microwave/Dishwasher safe, unbreakable dish and drinkware (sorry, but we are not accepting glassware, porcelain, gilded, or breakable dishware - fragile home decore is accepted)
- new and unopened shower curtain liners
- New and used sippy cups, children's cups, and water bottles
- laundry baskets, hampers, storage bins, milk crates, and organizers *item in high demand*
- new or gently used cute family decor items of all tastes, themes, colors etc. (we accpet just about anything is non-offensive or that does not promote violence, substance use, or adult beverage consumption)
- posters of children's characters, animals, outer space, etc.
- vases
- unbroken mirrors
- house plants
- dish drainers
- plastic, unbroken clothes hangers
- artificial flowers and bedroom vines
- string lights
- bean bag chairs
- children's furniture (we cannot lift or store heavy or large items, sorry)
- roller skates, new helemts, safety pads, razor scooters
- bicycle pumps
- flashlights
- keychains and lanyards
- new and unopened pepper spray
- candles (LED preferred but will accept wick candles)
- screwdrivers, nails, hammers, etc.
Toiletries/cleaning supplies
- Baby wipes and diapers size three and up / pull-ups 2t-5t *item high demand*
- "no tears" baby soap, baby shampoo, kid's detangler, and baby lotion *item high demand*
- new and unused toothbrushes (we cannot accept used toothbrushes)
- new and unused hair combs, brushes, fasteners, barrettes, scrunchies, etc.
- new, unused, or unopened disposable feminine hygiene products and cloth pads
- full-size body wash, shampoo, and conditioner for all hair types
- hair styling products and T=textured hair care products *item high demand*
- sensitive skin soap, lotion, facial moisturizer, etc.
- hand sanitizer
- cleaning supplies: all-purpose cleaner, toilet bowl cleaner, window cleaner, and mopping solution *item high demand*
- laundry and dish soap *item high demand*
- disinfectant spray and air freshners
- new and unused cleaning sponges (will not accept used sponges)
- brooms and dustpan
- new mops and cleaning buckets (we cannot accept used mops)
- empty and unused toilet or sink plungers (we cannot accept used plungers)
- toilet brushes (we cannot accept used plungers)
kitchen items/paper goods:
- can opener
- food storage canisters
- unused plastic baggies and zip lock bags of all sizes
- trash bags of all sizes
- aluminum foil, plastic wrap, and wax paper
- cookie cutters
- clean, unrusted kitchen utensils
- pots and pans
- paper towels, napkins, and plates
- new or clean, washed lunch boxes
- lunch sacks
- bath tissue and facial tissue *item high demand*
- plastic cutlery
Toys/games/books
- party supplies: party favors, plastic tablecloths, streamers, balloons, decor, etc.
- gift wrap, bows, and gift bags
- greeting cards and stationary
- new, unused crayons, washable markers, glue, poster boards, and color construction paper
- new, unopened gifts for children ages 0-18
- new, unopened games and puzzles (we will not accept puzzles that have been opened unless they are wood or plastic PreSchool Puzzles with all pieces in tact, sorry)
- New or gently used, clean, and well-loved Dolls of all skin shades & hair textures
- New or gently used, clean, and well-loved Toys for all ages
- new children's books
- sticker packs for kids
- blank labels
- office supplies: folers, binders, pencil boxes, Scissors, Pens, Paper, Notebooks, Pencils, Mouse Pads, Rulers, Masking Tape, Duct Tape, Scotch Tape, etc.
- unopened craft kits for kids
- unopened snacks and juice boxes for lunches
Wishlist for the children at RISE! and our Emergency Shelter
Please feel free to contact us at communications@middlewayhouse.org for any questions.
- NUK bottles (for infants)
- suction plates and bowls (for infants)
- Sonic the Hedgehog toys (for age 3 & up)
- Car figures from Cars, the Disney movie
- Picture books from the We Say What's Okay series
- Picture books by Julie Flett
- We All Play by Julie Flett (For Emergency Shelter)
- Books by Sandra Boynton (For Emergency Shelter)
- Books By Eric Carle (For Emergency Shelter)
- Last Stop on Market Street by Matt De La Pena (For Emergency Shelter)
- We Move Together by Kelly Fritsch (For Emergency Shelter)
- A Terrible Thing Happened by Margaret M. Holmes (For Emergency Shelter)
- Bear Snores On Series by Karma Wilson (For Emergency Shelter)
We would love to have the Spanish versions of all these books, as well.
