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 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*
2025 Dates Closed | IMPORTANT Guidelines |
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Wish List Items: Updated 4/3/2025
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 *
– Black Hair Care – Shampoo, Conditioner, Styling Products *
– Hand Sanitizer (pump bottles) *
– Pain Relief Medicine *
– Adult Cough & Cold Medicine *
– Children’s Pain Relief Medicine (chewable) *
– Children’s Daytime & Nighttime Cold Medicine *
– Hair Bonnets
– Conditioner (not Shampoo)
– Make Up Remover Wipes
– 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
– 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)
– Tissue boxes
– Shower Curtains & Hooks *
– Laundry Bags *
WOMEN:
* HIGH NEED ITEMS *
(All used clothing must be clean, ready to wear and contemporary, casual styles for Spring.)
– Women’s Light-weight Pajamas – all sizes **
– 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 – all sizes
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
– Teething Rings
– 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 – all sizes *
– Children’s Sneakers – Size Youth 1-5 *
– Toddler Sneakers – Size Toddler 9-12 *
– White T-shirts/undershirts – sizes 4-12
– Jeans & Sweatpants – Boys sizes 2T-14 *
– Jeans & Leggings – Girls sizes 2T-6, 14-16 *
– Spring tops – Boys & Girls 2T-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) *
– Canned Tuna Fish *
– Canned Chicken Breast chunks *
– Instant Potatoes
– Microwaveable Rice Pouches *
– Cereal Family-size box *
– Juice/Juice boxes *
– Ketchup (small bottles)
– Saltine or Ritz Crackers *
GENERAL & PET SUPPLIES:
– 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)