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 the generosity of our community, we are currently at capacity with most women’s and children’s clothing, except for specific sizes and items listed below. For the rest of the winter, we are only accepting items on this list. Check back in April if you have spring/summer apparel to donate. Look below for *HIGH NEED ITEMS*
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Wish List Items: Updated 3/20/2025
Pet Program Chewy Wish List
Pet Program Amazon Wish List
PERSONAL CARE ITEMS:
* HIGH NEED ITEMS *
– Hand & Body Lotion *
– Black Hair Care – Shampoo, Conditioner, Styling Products
– Hand Sanitizer (pump bottles) *
– Children’s Shampoo
– Children’s Toothpaste *
– Adult Allergy Medicine *
– Women’s Shaving Cream
– Hair Bonnets
– Conditioner (not Shampoo) *
– Make Up Remover Wipes
– Period Pads & Tampons (regular ONLY, not super) *
– Deodorant *
– Ace Bandages
– Antibiotic First Aid Ointment
– Household First Aid Kits
HOUSEHOLD ITEMS:
* HIGH NEED ITEMS *
– Laundry Detergent (sm/med jugs or sheets) *
– Disinfectant Wipes *
– All Purpose Cleaning Sprays
– Twin and Full size Blankets
– Full/Queen Sheets *
– Sponges and Magic Eraser
– Toilet Bowl Cleaner *
– Washcloths – NEW
– White Bath Towels – NEW *
– White Hand Towels – NEW *
– Dishwashing Liquid
– Toilet Paper (4-6 packs)
– Shower Curtains & Hooks
– Laundry Bags *
WOMEN:
* HIGH NEED ITEMS *
(All used clothing must be clean, ready to wear and contemporary, casual styles.)
– Women’s Pajamas – all sizes **
– Leggings & Sweatpants * – sizes XS – 3X
– Tank tops & Camisoles * – all sizes
– Cotton Knit Bathrobes * – Sizes S – L only
– Zip Hoodies – All Sizes
– Jeans – sizes 0-5 only
– Slippers
BABY SUPPLIES:
* HIGH NEED ITEMS *
– Pull Ups – Sizes 3T-4T, 4T-5T *
– Diapers * – Sizes 5, 6, 7 only
– Infant Car Seat NEW *
– Infant Nail Clippers *
– Teething Rings
– Nasal Bulb Syringes *
– Pacifiers *
– Baby Wash *
– Baby Lotion *
– Crib Sheets – NEW
– Infant onesies – sizes 3-12months (white, gender neutral) *
– Sippy Cups – NEW *
– Baby Bottles *
YOUTH & MENS CLOTHING:
* HIGH NEED ITEMS
(All used clothing must be clean, ready to wear and contemporary, casual styles.)
– Children’s Sneakers – Size Youth 1-5 *
– Toddler Sneakers – Size Toddler 8-10 *
– White T-shirts/undershirts – sizes 4-12
– Jeans & Sweatpants – Boys sizes 7-14 *
– Jeans & Leggings – Girls sizes 4-6, 14-16 *
– Mens Zip Hoodies – sizes S & M
– 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 Tomatoes – diced, crushed, etc. *
– Pasta Sauce – Plastic Jars *
– Ramen Noodles, Cup O Noodles *
– Mac & Cheese – Boxed & Microwaveable Cups
– Canned Fruit *
– Canned Spaghetti & Ravioli *
– Canned Soup (Chicken noodle & Vegetarian) *
– Instant Potatoes
– Microwaveable Rice Pouches *
– Cereal Family-size box *
– Juice/Juice boxes *
– Ketchup (small bottles)
– 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
– Goodwill
– Gas Cards
– Experience Gift Cards (e.g., Strong Museum of Play, Movies, etc)
