Wish Lists

Shelter Wish List

Survivor Kits
Winter Wear
Sizing: Women’s SM-LG; Men’s MED-XL
  • Gloves/mittens, hats, scarves
  • Coats 
New or gently used clothing
Sizing: Women’s SM-LG; Men’s MED-XL
  • Plain white or black t-shirts (Hanes works well) 
  • Socks 
  • Boxers (LG, XL) 
  • Sweatpants and sweatpants
  • Pajama pants/sets  
Footwear
Sizing: Women's 5-12; Men's 8-12
  • Winter boots
  • Slippers 
  • Fuzzy socks 
Crafts and Activities
  • Fidgets 
  • Painting, drawing, and coloring materials  
  • Kits (jewelry, Legos, puzzles, ornaments) 
  • Movies/books/board games
  • Sports and fitness equipment 
  • MP3 players/Gaming systems (Xbox/Play Station)
Toiletries/Personal care 
  • Bathroom caddies/loofahs 
  • Towels and wash cloths
  • Body wash/lotion 
  • Toothpaste 
  • Hair brushes/combs/picks 
  • Hair ties/headbands/clips  
  • Hair care products (culturally-specific)  
    • Ex: Carols Daughter/Cantu/ Eco Gel 
  • Hair bonnets 
  • Black small hair rubber bands 
Shelter Supplies 
  • Twin sheet sets/blankets/pillows
  • Commercial grade toaster/microwave 
  • Large storage bins 
  • Tote bags  
  • Small personal fans 
  • Book lamps 
  • Alarm clocks/radios 
  • Iron
  • Plates/spoons/forks
​School Supplies
  • Notebooks and journals 
  • Pencils and pens
  • Backpacks 
Our Mobile Case Managers connect Minnesota youth experiencing homelessness with community resources. These kits will provide the youth on the streets with basic necessities. 
  • Backpacks/bags to put the items in
  • Snacks and bottled water 
  • Hygiene products: 
    • Chap Stick 
    • Small first aid kits or items 
    • Baby wipes 
    • Wash cloths 
  • Clothing: 
    • T-shirts (white or black) (S/M/L adult) 
    • Winter gloves & hats (solid colors preferred, one size fits all)
    • Black socks (S/M/L adult) 
  • Hand warmers 
  • Dollar Store/Target/Cub $5-10 gift cards

Item Shipping or Drop-off

You can:
  1. Directly ship items to any of the following addresses.
  2. Drop-off items to any site by connecting with the contacts listed.

Clifton Place Adult Residential: Email Layee Sanoe for drop-off.
236 Clifton Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55403

Foster Care Program: 
Email Rick Sundberg for drop-off​ or mailing details.​ Items would be distributed to foster families in and near Olmsted County.
Youth Residential Living Facilities
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Brittany's Place: Email Michelle Hall for address.
St. Paul, MN

Hope House: Email Abigail Botten for address.
Excelsior, MN

St. Cloud Group Home: Email Carrie Neid for drop-off.
1101 Washington Memorial Drive, ​St. Cloud, MN 56301

VonWald Group Home: Email Laura Johnson for drop-off​. 
4435 Bamber Valley Road SW, Rochester, MN 55902

Thank you for your generosity!