Donation Items

Thank you for thinking of Helpmate for donations of items to be used by survivors and their families as they recover. Please contact Development Coordinator Lauren Jackson ljackson@helpmateonline.org before bringing items to Helpmate. It helps us to know what is coming and when it will be delivered. Thank you.

Here are items we frequently need:

CLOTHING (New)

Underwear: ladies, all sizes
Socks

New or gently used

Women’s PJ’s
Women’s sweatshirts all sizes
Women’s sweatpants all sizes
Leggings

TOILETRY ITEMS (New)

Hair brushes
Large tooth combs
Lip Balm
Eye drops
Ethnic/textured hair products
Shampoo
Conditioner
Deodorant
Razors
Cold and Flu meds
Melatonin
Cough drops

FOOD & HOUSEHOLD ITEMS

Phone Chargers
Charging blocks
Instant oatmeal
Instant grits
Cereal
Shelf stable milk
Paper towels
Boxed tissues
Laundry baskets
Light bulbs
Umbrellas
Non-latex gloves
Coffee K-cups
Juice Boxes
Single Serving chips/snacks
Sheets for pac-n-play
Children’s Tylenol

Cold Weather Supplies

Coats
Jackets
Gloves
Sleeping Bags
Tents

Relocation Supplies

Suitcases
Backpacks
Duffel Bags

Non-Essential Wish Items

Foot Scrapers
Tweezers
Body Wash
Lotion
Sensitive skin face cleanse

For questions regarding donations, please contact Lauren Jackson, Development Coordinator, 828-254-2968 ext. 140 or ljackson@helpmateonline.org.

Thank you for supporting survivors!