Holiday Wish List
Thank you to the Howard County community who generously gave items from our holiday wish list so that our clients and others in need could receive gifts this holiday season. Grassroots provided gifts items to 72 households including 135 children this holiday season. On behalf of those we serve — THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!!!
Please check back in October for our 2019 Holiday Wish List.
Grassroots is always wishing for these things.
Items can be dropped off any time at our main location at 6700 Freetown Road in Columbia. Please be sure to fill out a donation slip so that we may properly acknowledge your donation. For any other types of items please contact the shelter office at 410-531-6006 or e-mail to info@grassrootscrisis.org.
What we need:
SORRY BUT WE CANNOT ACCEPT DONATIONS OF STUFFED ANIMALS, PUZZLES, BOOKS, CLOTHING, OR HOTEL SIZE TOILETRIES.
Immediate Needs
The following are items that we particularly need this month:
In the kitchen:
• Apple and grape juice (juice boxes or large size)
• Snack foods for after school (puddings, apple sauce, granola bars, canned fruit, chips, capri sun drinks etc.)
• Ground Coffee for Automatic Drip Coffeemakers
• Canned soups and microwavable meals
• Sugar, Spenda, and coffee creamer
In the Shelter:
• Brand New Bed Pillows
• Twin Size Sheets (gently used OK)
• Blankets (Twin and Full Size)
• Baby Wipes
• Clorox or Lysol Wipes
• Laundry detergent pods
• Body Wash and Body Lotion (Full Size)
• Deodorant for men and women
• Cough and Cold Medicine for adults and children
For Crisis Services:
• For Crisis Pantry: Progresso soups, shelf stable milk, jelly, tuna, pasta, pasta sauce, canned fruit.
• 10-$20 Gift Cards to Giant or Walmart for walk-in clients needing food
Thank you for your support. Please check back next month as our immediate needs change regularly. If you have any questions, please contact the Shelter Office at 410-531-6006.
Baby Products
• Diapers (especially large sizes)
• Pull Ups
• Baby Wipes
• Baby Monitors – new or working
Household Items
• Laundry Detergent pods
• Bleach
• Pillows (new)
• Pillowcases
• Twin Size Sheets
• Bath Towels
• Wash Cloths
• Laundry Bags
• Cleaning Supplies
• Paper Products
Food Items
• Cereal, cold or serving size hot
• Coffee or tea, creamer and sugar (Splenda)
• Juice boxes
• Snack items (crackers, chips)
• Peanut butter & jelly
• Macaroni and Cheese
• Mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard, salad dressings
• Tuna
• Canned fruit
• Drink mixes
• Canned soups
• Canned stew, chili, and other meals ready to eat
Personal Items
• Body Wash for men and women
• Body lotion and hand cream
• Deodorant
• Toothpaste
• Dental floss
• Razors for men and women
• Shaving Cream for men and women
• Hair care products for AA hair
Employment Related
• Flash drives
• Weekly Calendars
• Multi-pocket folders (for organizing employment info)
Gift Cards
• Food Stores (Giant, Safeway, etc.)
• Costco, BJ’s
• Target
• Walmart
• Sunoco Gas Station
Miscellaneous
• Tums (tablets)