Wish List

Our Emergency Shelter is the center of our supportive services. From our bedrooms to our playrooms, each area of our shelters plays an important role each day for our families. You can help our clients feel at home by replenishing much-needed supplies for the Shill Family Building.

Drop Off Location/Time:

693 East Ave
Rochester, NY 14607

Tuesdays and Saturdays
10:00am – 10:30am ONLY

* Due to space limitations, we are only accepting items on this list.  We are currently at capacity with most women’s clothing; check back in April if you have spring/summer apparel to donate. Look below for *HIGH NEED ITEMS*

2025 Dates Closed IMPORTANT Guidelines
  • May 24
  • July 5
  •  August 30
  •  November 29
  •  December 23
  •  December 27
  •  December 30
  •  January 3, 2026
  • Submit a completed Donation Form with your delivery for tax and recognition purposes.
  • For an itemized receipt of your donation – please provide the itemized list with the donation form; otherwise you will receive an acknowledgement letter with a general description of the donation.
  • Please DO NOT leave donations unattended outside of donation dates and times.
  • Please do not overpack bags and boxes. Max 30lb limit
  • Hotel or travel size items are not needed.
  • Used cell phones are not needed.

Wish List Items: Updated 1/15/2025
Pet Program Chewy Wish List
Pet Program Amazon Wish List

PERSONAL CARE ITEMS:

* HIGH NEED ITEMS *
– Skin Lotion, Cocoa Butter *
– Black Hair Care * – Shampoo, Conditioner, Styling Products
– Hair Bonnets *
– Children’s Body Wash/Shampoo
– Children’s Toothpaste *
– Children’s Cough Medicine
– Shaving Cream *
– Dry Shampoo
– Conditioner (not Shampoo)
– Make Up Remover Wipes

HOUSEHOLD ITEMS:

* HIGH NEED ITEMS *
– Laundry Detergent (sm/med jugs or sheets)
– Disinfectant Wipes
– All Purpose Cleaning Sprays
– Twin and Full size Blankets
– Sponges and Magic Eraser *
– Toilet Bowl Cleaner *
– Washcloths *
– White Bath Towels – NEW *
– White Hand Towels – NEW

WOMEN:

* HIGH NEED ITEMS *
– Women’s Underwear * –  sizes 4-7 NEW
– Camisoles & Tank tops – Size S & M only
– Cotton Knit Bathrobes – Sizes S*, M & L
– Zip Hoodies – All Sizes

BABY SUPPLIES:

* HIGH NEED ITEMS *
– Pull Ups – Sizes 3T-4T, 4T-5T *
– Diapers ** – Sizes 4, 5, 6, 7 only
– Infant Clothing – Sizes 12 mos to 24 mos, Boys & Girls
– Infant Car Seat NEW *
– Infant Nail Clippers *
– Teething Rings *
– Pacifiers *
– Baby Wash
– Baby Lotion *
– Crib Sheets – NEW

YOUTH & MENS CLOTHING:

* HIGH NEED ITEMS *
– Children’s Sneakers  – Size Youth 1-5 *
– Toddler Sneakers – Size Toddler 8-10 *
– Toddler jeans, long-sleeved tops – Size 4T, boys & girls *
– Boys Sweatpants, Jeans, Long-sleeved tops – Sizes 10-16
– Girls Jeans, Leggings, long-sleeved tops – Sizes 5-7
– Toddler Winter Jackets, sizes 2T-5T *
– Youth Sweatshirts & Zip Hoodies – Sizes 10-14
– Slippers, all sizes
– Toddler Underwear – Sizes 2T-4T Boys & Girls NEW
– Men’s Underwear – Small & Medium NEW *
– Men’s Solid color T-Shirts – Small & Medium *

NON-PERISHABLE FOOD ITEMS:

* HIGH NEED ITEMS *
– Pasta  – Elbows, Penne
– Canned Beans  – Black, Red, Pinto, Cannellini
– Pasta Sauce  – Plastic Jars
– Tuna Fish
– Ramen Noodles, Cup O Noodles
– Boxed Mac & Cheese, and Microwaveable Cups
– Canned Fruit *
– Canned Spaghetti & Ravioli
– Juice/Juice boxes *
– Single-serve Snacks – Rice Crispy Treats, Fruit Snacks *
– Saltine or Ritz Crackers *

GENERAL & PET SUPPLIES:

* HIGH NEED ITEMS *
– Pens
– Washable Markers
– Bus Passes
– Dry/Canned Dog and Cat Food
– Cat Litter/Litter Boxes
– Cat and Dog Toys – NEW
– Dog Collars and Leashes – NEW
– Pet Brushes – NEW
– Wire Dog Crates – NEW/Like NEW, All Sizes

GIFT CARDS:

– Walmart
– Visa
– Target
– Wegmans
– Tops
– Price Rite
– Aldi’s
– Dollar Store
– Gas Cards

EXPERIENCE GIFT CARDS:

– Movies
– Strong Museum of Play
– Seneca Park Zoo
– Bowling
– Miniature Golf
– Go Carts
– Laser Tag
– Seabreeze

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