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
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+)
– Cocoa Butter Lotion *
– Vaseline *
– Lip Balm *
– Black Hair Care – Shampoo, Conditioner, Styling Products *
– Hand Sanitizer (pump bottles)
– Face Wash / Acne Cleanser
– Adult Cold Medicine
– Antacid tablets/ GI medicine
– 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), Medium *
– Pajamas *
– Winter down jackets & parkas (no dress coats)
– Winter boots (practical, not dressy) *
– Sweatpants – all sizes *
– Bras – especially sizes 38D, 40B, and xs-s shelf bras
– 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 *
– 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.)
– Winter Boots (toddler and youth sizes) *
– Children’s Pajamas (not fleece) – sizes 7 to 12
– 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 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
– Cereal *
– Ramen Noodles, Cup O Noodles
– Mac & Cheese – Microwaveable Cups *
– Applesauce (Jars and individual cups)
– Canned Spaghetti & Ravioli
– Canned Chicken
– Rice
– 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
