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
Extended Holiday Drop-off Time: 10:00am – 11:00am
NO DROP OFFS BETWEEN DEC 14, 2025 – JAN 5, 2026
Resume Jan 6, Regular Drop-off Time: 10:00am – 10:30am
* Due to the generosity of our community and an increase in gently used clothing donations, we currently need only the apparel items listed below. 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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PERSONAL CARE ITEMS:
* HIGH NEED ITEMS *
(New, unopened only. Medicines should have an expiration date of 2026+)
– Hand & Body Lotion
– Body Wash *
– Black Hair Care – Shampoo, Conditioner, Styling Products *
– Toothpaste
– Hand Sanitizer (pump bottles)
– Adult Pain Relief Medicine (Tylenol, Advil)
– Adult Cough & Cold Medicine
– Children’s Pain Relief Medicine (chewable)
– Children’s Daytime & Nighttime Cold Medicine
– Period Pads (not incontinence pads) *
– Tampons (regular ONLY, not super) *
– Deodorant *
– Antibiotic First Aid Ointment
– Loofas
– Hand Soap (pump bottle)
– Bar Soap (Dove, Palmolive, etc)
HOUSEHOLD ITEMS:
* HIGH NEED ITEMS *
– Laundry Detergent (sm/med jugs or sheets) *
– Disinfectant Wipes *
– All Purpose Cleaning Sprays
– Bed Sheets – Twin and Full/Queen NEW *
– Toilet Bowl Cleaner
– Washcloths – NEW *
– White Bath Towels – NEW *
– White Hand Towels – NEW
– Dishwashing Liquid *
– Toilet Paper (4-6 packs) *
– Paper Towels (single rolls)
– Shower Curtains & Hooks
– Laundry Bags
– 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), MEDIUM *
– Cotton Knit Bathrobes *
– Winter down jackets & parkas (no dress coats) *
– Sweatpants (no leggings) – all sizes
– Bras – especially sizes 38D, 40B, and xs-s shelf bras
– Underwear NEW – sizes 4-7 *
– Winter boots (practical, not dressy) *
BABY SUPPLIES:
* HIGH NEED ITEMS *
– Pull Ups – Sizes 2T to 6T *
– Diapers – Sizes 1-7
– Baby Wipes *
– Infant and Toddler Car Seat NEW *
– Infant Nail Clippers
– Infant Fever/Pain Relief Medicine (liquid) *
– Baby Wash/Shampoo *
– Baby Lotion *
– Infant onesies – sizes 3-12months (white or gender neutral) *
– Sleep n Play footed suits – sizes 6 -18 months *
– Sippy Cups *
– Baby Bottles *
– Diaper Bag *
YOUTH & MENS CLOTHING:
* HIGH NEED ITEMS
(All used clothing must be clean, ready to wear and contemporary, casual styles.)
– Children’s Pajamas (not fleece) – sizes 7 to 12 *
– Toddler & Childrens Sneakers – sizes 5-12, 1-4 *
– White T-shirts/undershirts – sizes 4-12
– Boys & Girls underwear NEW
– Toddler clothing, Boys 2T and Girls 2T, 4T *
– Boys & Girls Jeans & sweatpants – sizes 5 to 12 *
– Girls long-sleeved tops – sizes 5-6, 14/16 *
– Men’s Underwear/Boxers – Small & Medium NEW
– Men’s Solid color T-Shirts – Small & Medium *
NON-PERISHABLE FOOD ITEMS:
* HIGH NEED ITEMS *
– Canned Tomatoes – diced, crushed, etc.
– Canned Beans *
– Boxed Stuffing Mix
– Soups & Chili (canned or microwaveable) *
– Pasta Sauce – Plastic Jars *
– Turkey Gravy *
– Ramen Noodles, Cup O Noodles
– Mac & Cheese – Boxes & Microwaveable Cups
– Applesauce (Jars and individual cups)
– Canned Spaghetti & Ravioli
– Canned Chicken *
– Tuna Fish (cans & ready-to-eat pouches)
– Rice (microwaveable) *
– Instant Potatoes *
– Juice/Juice boxes
– Peanut Butter
– Fruit Snack pouches
– Mayonnaise, dressing, ketchup, salsa
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 and Cat Food
– Cat and Dog Plush Toys – NEW
– Dog Collars and Leashes – NEW
– Fleece Throw Blankets for pets — used ok
– Pet Carriers (sm and med only)
GIFT CARDS:
(Preferably increments of $25 per card)
– Wegmans
– Tops
– Price Rite
– Aldi’s
– Dollar Store
– Goodwill
– Gas Cards
– Walmart
– Visa
– Target
