In addition to financial support, we welcome and appreciate in-kind donations of NEW goods, services and expertise.
DUE TO HIGH INFLUX OF CLIENTS, WE HAVE AN IMMEDIATE NEED THIS WEEK FOR TWIN SIZED MATTRESS PROTECTORS & SIZE 6 DIAPERS FOR SHELTER CLIENTS. PLEASE US OUR AMAZON WISHLIST TO PURCHASE.
- WCA GIVING TREE – if you would like to partake in Holiday Giving, feel free to pick up Giving Tree Tag(s) located at the Holiday Tree on the Grove
- Donations of Giving Tree items can be dropped off at 720 W Washington St from November 28 – December 16, 2022, 12noon-4 p.m.
- DONATIONS of NEW items are gratefully accepted at the 8th street entrance at our downtown location: 720 W. Washington St. on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays from noon to 4 p.m.
- Donations of services are appreciated (i.e. haircut, spa services, dental/healthcare services), please send voucher/gift certificate or written notification with contact information to philanthropy@wcaboise.org
- LARGE QUANTITY DONATIONS/DRIVES: Please note, due to high influx of donated items during the holiday season, we will only be facilitating immediate needs based drives from November- January 2023. Please fill out the form below so we can contact you with details.
- A donation drive is an easy way for people who want to help the WCA and its clients by providing new goods and services we need every day. Whether it’s non-perishable food*, office supplies, infant formula or roller skates for our young clients, when people make donations of these items, we can spend more of our cash from grants and donations on direct client services.
IMMEDIATE NEEDS NOVEMBER 2022
Food Pantry Items
- Cereal
- Peanut Butter
- Jam/Jelly
- Canned Fruit
- Canned Chili
- Microwavable and Boxed Mac and Cheese
- Canned Protein (tuna, chicken, etc.)
- Condiments: mayo, ketchup, mustard, pickles
- Individual Bagged Snacks: sun chips, popcorn, crackers, graham crackers, cheese-its, dried fruit, granola bars, trail mix
- Ramen Noodles
- Juices Boxes
Gift Cards
- Gas and Grocery Gift Cards of $25 or more
- Visa Gift Cards of $25 or more
Additional Household Items
- Youth Coats – Various Sizes
- Full Size Shampoo and Conditioner
- Full Size Body Wash
- Alarm Clocks
- Surge Protectors
- Twin Mattress Protectors
- Fabric Shower Curtains and Liners
- Shower Curtain Rings
- Small Garbage Cans
- Can Openers
Wish List
Our shelter, childcare and other facility needs are highlighted on our online wish list, which is updated weekly.
Baby List
Size 6 Diapers
Help current expecting shelter residents by visiting our Baby List, a community driven baby registry.
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