Our Most-Needed New Items
- ⇒ A GREAT YEAR-ROUND COLLECTION DRIVE! GIFT CARDS: These help our guests with meals at work or away from the shelters, buying household goods for new apartments, purchasing necessary work clothing, etc.
- Convenience stores/Gas stations (i.e., 7-Eleven, Wawa, Royal Farms)
- Grocery stores (Food Lion, Kroger, Harris Teeter, Lidl, ALDI, Walmart Supercenter, Fresh Market, Wegman’s): $10, $20, or $25 increments
- Fast-food restaurants: $10 increments
- Dollar Tree, Family Dollar, Dollar General: $5 or $10 increments
- Walmart or Target: $10 or $25 increments
- ⇒ A GREAT YEAR-ROUND COLLECTION DRIVE! HRT BUS PASSES: Our guests use these for job interviews, getting to work and back, transport to doctor visits, and travel for other appointments.
- BUY ONE-DAY PASSES ONLINE HERE, at Hampton Roads Transit station vending machines, or at selected 7-Eleven and Food Lion stores
- WELLNESS SUPPLIES:
- ⇒ WINTER NEED! Cold, flu, cough, and sinus relief medicines (pills, capsules, or non-alcoholic liquid)
- ⇒ WINTER NEED! Cough drops (regular and sugar-free), individually wrapped drops or unopened packets, please.
- General pain relief tablets/capsules. UNOPENED bottles/packages only, please.
- Acetaminophen (Tylenol)
- Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) like ibuprofen (Advil/Motrin), naproxen
- Arthritis rubs like diclofenac (Voltaren) or Aspercreme
- Cortisone cream. Unopened packages only, please.
- Stomach relief like Pepto-Bismol, Mylanta. UNOPENED bottles/packages only, please
- Chewable heartburn relief / antacids (Tums/Rolaids) or acid reduction tablets (famotidine/Pepcid)
- Electric heating pads
- Disposable Face Masks, breathable 3-ply with ear loops, by the box or individually wrapped
- CURRENTLY WELL-STOCKED, thanks to generous supporters! HBP Cold Relief Medicine: Cold and flu season is even more dangerous for our shelter guests with high blood pressure. But non-prescription medicines like Coricidin HBP, Dayquil HBP, and drugstore brands marked HBP can help them get better without making their hypertension worse.
- LUGGAGE: Many guests arrive with their clothing and goods in plastic bags. Luggage helps them organize their belongings and move more easily when they secure permanent housing.
- ⇒ YEAR-ROUND NEED! Extra-large, large, and medium rolling suitcases, new preferred, but gently used also accepted.
- Backpacks and small suitcases also are helpful, but not as useful as larger luggage. On duffle bags and sports/gym bags we are CURRENTLY WELL STOCKED.
- BOTTLED WATER: Individually sealed, undamaged bottles, by the case preferred, but we can also use sealed water-cooler jugs at Hope Haven.
- ⇒ NEW FOR 2023. COMMERCIAL KITCHEN SUPPLIES:
- Flat pot holders (not oven mitts), 100% cotton/cotton-silicone, professional food service quality only, any color
- Neoprene hot pan grips / hot pads
- 82-quart VEVOR catering hot boxes / insulated food pan carriers, double buckles, blue. (Quantity remaining: 1)
- 36-quart VEVOR catering hot boxes / insulated food pan carriers, blue. (Quantity requested: 2)
- Granulated onion or onion powder, 1.25 lb. / 18+ oz size, Badia or McCormick’s or similar brand
- Granulated garlic or garlic powder, 1.25 to 1.5 lb. / 20+ oz., Badia or McCormick’s or similar brand
- Ground black pepper, 1 lb. / 18 oz.+ size, any brand
- Badia Complete Seasoning, 1 lb. size or larger
- Knorr’s Professional Chicken Bouillon Base, powder, 7.9 lbs.
- BED AND BATH LINENS:
- ⇒ WINTER NEED! Twin XL blankets, microfiber (90″+ x 66″) (navy or gray preferred, but any color welcomed)
- CURRENTLY OVERSTOCKED. Fleece or plush throws/lap blankets and snuggle wraps
- ⇒ YEAR-ROUND NEED! Washcloths: White / cotton or cotton-blend preferred
- ⇒ YEAR-ROUND NEED! Bath towels: White / cotton or cotton-blend preferred
- CURRENTLY WELL STOCKED. Twin XL sheets (flat): White preferred. Cotton, cotton-blend, or microfiber
- CURRENTLY WELL STOCKED. Twin XL sheets (fitted): White preferred. Cotton, cotton-blend, or microfiber
- CURRENTLY WELL STOCKED. Pillowcases (standard): White preferred. Cotton, cotton-blend, or microfiber
- Pillow protectors (Standard, zippable, white preferred)
- TOILETRIES (unopened/unused):
- Hotel- / travel-sized bars of soap (.5 oz. – 1 oz.), individually wrapped or bulk packaged.
- Bar soap, full-size, individually wrapped, women’s scents or unscented
- Soap holders / Travel containers for full-size bar soap
- Body wash / Body gel (travel size men’s; travel or full-size women’s)
- Deodorant, men’s and women’s (full-size or travel-size roll-on, stick, gel, or spray)
- Shampoo and/or conditioner (travel-size) (CURRENTLY WELL STOCKED for full-size.)
- Lotion (travel-size)
- Shaving cream (travel-size)
- Women’s disposable razors (Men’s are CURRENTLY WELL STOCKED.)
- Tissue packs
- Detangling hairbrushes for Afro/curly/wavy/knotted/thick hair
- Men’s incontinence products/undergarments (Women’s are CURRENTLY WELL STOCKED.)
- CURRENTLY WELL STOCKED. Toothbrushes and toothpaste
- CURRENTLY WELL STOCKED. Feminine monthly hygiene products.
MEN’S CLOTHING:
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- ⇒ YEAR-ROUND NEED! Men’s white undershirts/t-shirts, crewneck, sizes XXXL, XXL, XL
- ⇒ YEAR-ROUND NEED! Men’s underwear (boxers or boxer briefs preferred), sizes XXL, XL, L
- ⇒ URGENT SEASONAL NEED! New Men’s fall-winter coats and work jackets (winter-weight, not fleece or jersey hoodies) (sizes L-XXXL)
- Khakis / pants (all colors, all sizes)
- Dress / work shirts (all sizes)
- Men’s black belts (all sizes)
- Collapsible umbrellas
- CURRENTLY WELL STOCKED. Men’s flip flops / shower shoes, sizes L, XL, XXL
- CURRENTLY WELL STOCKED. Men’s socks, dress and athletic
- WOMEN’S CLOTHING:
- ⇒ URGENT WINTER NEED! New women’s fall-winter coats and jackets (sizes M-XXL)
- ⇒ URGENT NEED! Women’s sleepwear: pajama sets, nightgowns, sleep shirts or pants/shorts (sizes M-XXL)
- ⇒ GREAT WINTER COLLECTION DRIVE! Women’s slippers, any style (sizes M-XXL)
- ⇒ YEAR-ROUND NEED! Women’s flip flops / shower shoes
- ⇒ YEAR-ROUND NEED! Women’s underwear (sizes 7 to 10+ briefs)
- ⇒ YEAR-ROUND NEED! Women’s sports bras / fitted bras (sizes 36 C / D / DD and larger)
- ⇒ YEAR-ROUND NEED! Collapsible umbrellas
- CURRENTLY WELL STOCKED/OVERSTOCKED. Women’s hats, scarves, and stretch gloves
- CURRENTLY WELL STOCKED. Women’s socks, white athletic, dressy, or casual
- CHILDREN’S CLOTHING AND SUPPLIES:
- CURRENTLY WELL STOCKED. Diapers (especially size 5)
- CURRENTLY WELL STOCKED. Diaper rash cream or ointment
- CURRENTLY WELL STOCKED. Potty-training pull-ups for toddlers, sizes 3T-4T and 4T-5T
- CURRENTLY WELL STOCKED. Children’s underwear (girls and boys, all sizes)
- CURRENTLY WELL STOCKED. Children’s pajamas (both girls and boys)
- CURRENTLY WELL STOCKED. Children’s backpacks and school supplies.
- BIBLES:
- NLT (New Living Translation) Life Recovery Bible (Addiction Bible tied to 12 Steps of Recovery from Drugs, Alcohol, Personal Struggles), softcover/paperback, personal size, 50 desired.
- Laminated Bible tabs, Old Testament and New Testament
- Large-print Bibles, NIV, ESV, NKJV versions preferred. (Regular-size-print Bibles are CURRENTLY WELL STOCKED.)
- FULLY STOCKED thanks to a generous donor. Large-print Bibles, NLT Economy Outreach / New Living Translation Outreach version, softcover/paperback, 50 desired.
- OTHER GUEST SUPPLIES:
- Journals, men’s and women’s
- 2023 monthly / weekly planners
- 2-pocket portfolio folders, heavy card stock or plastic, navy preferred
- Accordion-style expanding document/file folders, heavy-duty plastic
- Collapsible umbrellas
- CURRENTLY WELL STOCKED. Reusable plastic / metal water bottles
- HOPE HAVEN SUPPLIES: Help nurture children and strengthen families with donations year-round to Hope Haven and to Camp Hope Haven for this summer.
