CURRENT NEEDS
Your generosity helps make our shelter a welcoming place where individuals and families can find safety, comfort, and a fresh start. There are several ways you can help provide the items families need most.
1. Looking for ideas on what to donate?
Check out our current needs below! If you have something on the list, please complete the donation form below so our team can review your offer before arranging a drop-off or pickup.
2. Shop Our Amazon Wish List
Browse our Amazon Wish List for items currently needed at the shelter. Items are shipped directly to us!
3.. Have Something Else to Offer?
If you have other items you'd like to donate, please fill out our donation form below. Our team will review your offer and contact you about whether we can accept it and arrange next steps.
4.. Host a Supply Drive
Rally your friends, family, coworkers, or community group to collect much-needed supplies for families at WSSC. Complete our Supply Drive Form to get started!
5. Become a Shelter Angel
Want to help when specific needs arise? Join our Shelter Angels! You'll receive occasional emails when we have specific needs. If you're able to help, simply contact the person listed in the request to coordinate your donation.
Thank you for your kindness. For questions, please contact us at email.
GENERAL NEEDS LIST
Gift Cards & Activities
Gift cards: Visa, Target, Walmart, Hy-Vee, Kwik Trip (gas, food, supplies, car repairs, etc.)
Kids’ activity gift cards: Movie passes, bowling, Bounce House, Dairy Queen, McDonald’s, pizza places, arcade, etc.
Books & Activities
Journals
Adult coloring/activity books & colored pencils
Kids’ books and activity items
Baby & Children
Baby monitors
Baby wipes
Diapers — Sizes 5 & 6
Diaper Genie and refills
Household & SNACKS
New Twin XL sheet sets & new pillows
Small sets of new pots & pans
Full size bath towels
Kitchen utensils: Silverware sets, etc.
Small appliances: Toasters, mixers, etc.
Cleaning supplies: Dish soap, toilet bowl cleaner, disinfectant spray, etc.
Non-perishable food/snacks: Individual packages such as potato chips, granola bars, fruit bars, pretzels, raisins, fruit cups, animal crackers, microwave popcorn, etc.
Technology & Other Needs
New laptops & tablets
New Tracfones
Clothing
We are currently accepting only SPECIFIC clothing items. Please see below. (Some items can be found on our Amazon Clothing Nees List and shipped directly to us)
NEEDED
Women’s leggings: NEW, all sizes; we need LOTS!
Women’s underwear: NEW, all sizes
Women’s athletic shoes
Children’s fall/winter clothing: Size 3T and larger, boys & girls
Purses
Reusable shopping bags
(NOT Needed right now: Children’s pajamas, Women’s tops, Winter hats and mittens.)
QUESTIONS ABOUT DONATING?
Complete the short form below, and we'll be happy to help! Please include a few details about what you'd like to donate. We'll follow up with you about current needs and donation arrangements.