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
* We are now accepting spring/summer apparel (nearly new, contemporary styles, and ready to wear). We are not in need of dressy or professional clothing. Due to our storage capacity, we can only accept the items listed below. Please note the *HIGH NEED ITEMS*
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Wish List Items: Updated 5/16/2025
Pet Program Chewy Wish List
Pet Program Amazon Wish List
PERSONAL CARE ITEMS:
* HIGH NEED ITEMS *
(Medicines should have an expiration date after 2025)
– Hand & Body Lotion *
– Body Wash *
– 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 *
– Black Hair Care – Shampoo, Conditioner, Styling Products
– Pads & Tampons (regular ONLY, not super)
– Deodorant *
– Ace Bandages
– Antibiotic First Aid Ointment
– Household First Aid Kits *
– Loofas *
HOUSEHOLD ITEMS:
* HIGH NEED ITEMS *
– Laundry Detergent (sm/med jugs or sheets) *
– Disinfectant Wipes *
– All Purpose Cleaning Sprays
– Full/Queen Sheets
– Magic Erasers
– Toilet Bowl Cleaner
– Washcloths – NEW
– White Bath Towels – NEW *
– White Hand Towels – NEW *
– Dishwashing Liquid
– Toilet Paper (4-6 packs)
– Tissue boxes
– Shower Curtains & Hooks *
– Laundry Bags *
– Can Openers
WOMEN:
* HIGH NEED ITEMS *
(All used clothing must be clean, ready to wear and contemporary, casual styles for Spring.)
– Shorts, Leggings & Sweatpants – all sizes
– Tank tops & Camisoles * – all sizes
– Cotton Knit Bathrobes * – Sizes S – L only
– Zip Hoodies – All Sizes
– Jeans – especially sizes 0-5
– Slippers
– Bras – especially sizes 32-34B, 36C-DD, 38D
– Bralettes and shelf bras – sizes XS & S
– Underwear – sizes 4-7
– Spring tops – especially 1X-4X
BABY SUPPLIES:
* HIGH NEED ITEMS *
– Pull Ups – Sizes 3T-4T, 4T-5T
– Diapers – Sizes 4, 5, 6, 7 only *
– Infant Car Seat NEW *
– Infant Nail Clippers
– Infant Fever/Pain Relief Medicine (liquid) *
– Baby Wash *
– Baby Lotion *
– Crib Sheets – NEW
– Infant onesies – sizes 3-12months (white, gender neutral) *
– Sippy Cups – NEW *
– Baby Bottles *
– Spring clothing – sizes 6 – 12mos
YOUTH & MENS CLOTHING:
* HIGH NEED ITEMS
(All used clothing must be clean, ready to wear and contemporary, casual styles for Spring.)
– Children’s Lightweight Pajamas – sizes 3T to 12
– Children’s Sneakers – Size Youth 1-5 *
– White T-shirts/undershirts – sizes 4-12
– Shorts – Boys sizes 2T-14 *
– Shorts – Girls sizes 2T-16 *
– Spring tops – Boys & Girls 2T-16
– Men’s 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 *
– Canned Tomatoes – diced, crushed, etc. *
– Pasta Sauce – Plastic Jars *
– Ramen Noodles, Cup O Noodles
– Mac & Cheese – Boxed & Microwaveable Cups
– Applesauce (Jars and individual cups) *
– Canned Spaghetti & Ravioli *
– Tuna Fish (cans and ready-to-eat pouches) *
– Instant Potatoes *
– Juice/Juice boxes *
– Saltine or Ritz Crackers
– Pop-Tarts *
– Fruit Snack pouches *
GENERAL & PET SUPPLIES:
– Cell Phones (usable, erased, under 3 years old)
– Pens
– Washable Markers
– Bus Passes
– Dry/Canned Dog and Cat Food
– Cat and Dog Plush Toys – NEW *
– Dog Collars and Leashes – NEW
– Fleece Throw Blankets — used ok *
– Wire Dog Crates – small & med only
– Pet Carriers
GIFT CARDS:
(Increments of $25 or less per card)
– Wegmans
– Tops
– Price Rite
– Aldi’s
– Dollar Store
– Goodwill
– Gas Cards
– Walmart
– Visa
– Target
– Experience Gift Cards (e.g., Strong Museum of Play, Movies, etc)
