Having access to basic necessities helps survivors stabilize quickly so they can focus on the next steps of their journey—finding safe housing, securing employment, or beginning counseling. These essentials remove barriers that might otherwise keep a survivor in harm’s way or prevent them from rebuilding independence.
Every donated item is a message of care and belief: You Are Seen, You Are Worthy, and You Are Not Alone. It transforms crisis response into hope—and helps Willow create a community where safety, healing, and justice begin with compassion and shared responsibility.
Drop Off Location/Time:
693 East Ave
Rochester, NY 14607
Tuesdays and Saturdays
10:00am – 10:30am
* Due to the generosity of our community this holiday season, we currently need only the items listed below. This Wish List is updated every 2-3 weeks. We are grateful for all donations, and our survivors benefit throughout the year from them. Please note the *HIGH NEED ITEMS*
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Wish List Items: Updated 1/14/2026 |
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PERSONAL CARE ITEMS:
* HIGH NEED ITEMS *
(New, unopened only. Medicines should have an expiration date of 2027+)
– Cocoa Butter Lotion *
– Vaseline *
– Lip Balm *
– Black Hair Care – Shampoo, Conditioner, Styling Products *
– Hair Bonnets *
– Hand Sanitizer (pump bottles)
– Face Wash / Acne Cleanser
– Adult Cold Medicine
– Antacid tablets/ GI medicine
– Pedialyte / Hydration drink for ill children
– Period Pads (NOT incontinence pads or liners)
– Deodorant
– Women’s shaving cream & razors
– Children’s Shampoo *
HOUSEHOLD ITEMS:
* HIGH NEED ITEMS *
– Laundry Detergent (sm/med jugs or sheets) *
– Disinfectant Wipes
– All Purpose Cleaning Sprays *
– Bed Sheets – Full/Queen NEW
– Toilet Bowl Cleaner
– Washcloths – NEW
– White Bath Towels – NEW *
– Dishwashing Liquid (sm & med bottles)
– Paper Towels (single rolls) *
– Sponges *
– Can Openers
WOMEN:
* HIGH NEED ITEMS *
(All used clothing must be clean, ready to wear and contemporary, casual styles.)
– Long-sleeved Tops – PLUS sizes (2x-5x), or Medium *
– Pajamas *
– Winter boots (practical, sizes 9-11 only) *
– Sweatpants – all sizes
– Jeans – size 10-12 *
– Underwear NEW – sizes 4-7
BABY SUPPLIES:
* HIGH NEED ITEMS *
– Pull Ups – Sizes 3T to 6T *
– Diapers – Sizes 2 & 6
– Baby Wipes
– Child Car Seat, forward facing NEW
– Toddler Winter Jackets
– Toddler hats & mittens*
– Baby Lotion
– Sleep n Play footed suits – sizes 6 -18 months *
– Clothing for 12 mo size only (boys and girls) *
– Sippy Cups
– Teething Rings *
– Bibs NEW *
– Diaper Bag *
YOUTH & MENS CLOTHING:
* HIGH NEED ITEMS
(All used clothing must be clean, ready to wear and contemporary, casual styles.)
– Girls clothing, sizes 4-6 only *
– Boys clothing – sizes 7-12 only *
– Childrens Sweatpants, all sizes (GOOD condition)
– Winter Boots (toddler and youth sizes)
– Children’s Pajamas (not fleece) – sizes 7 to 12
– Boys & Girls underwear NEW
– Men’s Boxers – Small & Medium NEW *
– Men’s Solid color T-Shirts – Small & Medium *
NON-PERISHABLE FOOD ITEMS:
* HIGH NEED ITEMS *
– Canned Fruit *.
– Pasta Sauce – Plastic Jars
– Strawberry or Grape Jelly *
– Instant Oatmeal packets *
– Ramen Noodles, Cup O Noodles
– Mac & Cheese – Microwaveable Cups *
– Oil (small bottles or spray) *
– Salt & Pepper filled shakers
– Minced Garlic in jar
– Adobo seasoning
– Canned Chicken
– Rice
– Juice/Juice boxes
– Fruit Snack pouches *
– Mayonnaise, dressing
GENERAL & PET SUPPLIES:
(See Chewy Wish List link above)
– Cell Phones (usable, erased, under 3 years old)
– Pens (no pencils please)
– Washable Markers
– Bus Passes
– Dry Dog Food and Treats
– Dry Cat Food
– Cat and Dog Plush Toys – NEW
– Dog Collars and Leashes – NEW
– Fleece Throw Blankets for pets — used ok
GIFT CARDS:
(Preferably increments of $25 per card)
– Aldi’s
– Dollar Store
– Walmart
– Visa
– Target
