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 storage limitations, we are only accepting the clothing items listed below. This Wish List is updated every 2-3 weeks. In mid-April, we will begin accepting Spring and Summer wear. We are grateful for your donations, and our survivors benefit from this community’s generosity all year long. Please note the *HIGH NEED ITEMS*
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Wish List Items: Updated 3/27/2026 |
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PERSONAL CARE ITEMS:
* HIGH NEED ITEMS *
(New, unopened only. Medicines should have an expiration date of 2027+)
– Black Hair Care – Shampoo, Conditioner, Styling Products *
– Hair Bonnets *
– Period Pads (NOT incontinence pads or liners) *
– Shampoo
– Cocoa Butter Lotion
– Vaseline
– Lip Balm
– Face Wash / Acne Cleanser
– Antacid tablets/ GI medicine *
– Pedialyte / Hydration drink for ill children
– Women’s shaving cream & razors *
– Children’s Shampoo
– Hot or Cold Packs for injuries
– Thermometers *
– Hair Ties
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)
– Toilet Paper (4- or 6-packs) *
– Sponges
– Can Openers
– Saucepans with lids
WOMEN:
* HIGH NEED ITEMS *
(All used clothing must be clean, ready to wear and contemporary, casual styles.)
– Sweatpants & Leggings – all sizes *
– Casual tees and tops – PLUS sizes (2x-5x)*
– Lightweight Pajamas *
– Slippers
– Jeans – size 8-12 *
– Underwear NEW – sizes 4-8 *
BABY SUPPLIES:
* HIGH NEED ITEMS *
– Pull Ups – Sizes 3T to 6T *
– Diapers – Sizes 2 & 6
– Baby Wipes
– Child Car Seat, forward facing NEW *
– Sleep n Play footed suits – sizes 6 -18 months
– Sippy Cups
– Teething Rings
– Infant Nasal Bulb Syringe *
– Bibs NEW
– Diaper Bag *
YOUTH & MENS CLOTHING:
* HIGH NEED ITEMS
(All used clothing must be clean, ready to wear, no rips, and contemporary, casual styles.)
– Jeans, leggings & sweatpants, sizes 4-18 *
– Boys Size 7-8 tops and bottoms *
– Tee shirts and hoodies, all sizes
– Children’s Pajamas (not fleece) – sizes 7 to 12
– Men’s Boxers – Small & Medium NEW *
– Men’s Solid color T-Shirts – Small & Medium
NON-PERISHABLE FOOD ITEMS:
* HIGH NEED ITEMS *
– Penne, Elbow Macaroni, Ziti, Rotini Pasta *
– Pasta Sauce – Plastic Jars *
– 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 *
– Saltines and Ritz style crackers *
– Parmesan Cheese (shelf-stable)
– Non-fat dry milk
– Microwaveable 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 or $50 per card)
– Aldi’s
– Dollar Store
– Walmart
– Visa
– Target
