Essential Items List
Survivors are often forced to leave everything behind to seek safety for themselves and their children. You can help them ease the transition to safety and stability by providing some of these key items.
We sincerely appreciate all of the thoughtful donations offered and received during these difficult times. If you are not able to donate essential items, we encourage monetary donations to help support DOVE’s work with our clients. Thank you and we hope you stay safe and healthy.
This list was updated on 3/27/24:
Currently, DOVE is seeking specific items for donation, including:​​
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Twin and Queen comforters / bed in a bag - urgent need
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Small microwave - urgent need
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Trash bags
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Shaving cream and razors
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Deodorant
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Sanitary pads and tampons (hygiene products)
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Baby wipes
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Toilet paper
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Paper towels
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Full-size toiletries (shampoo, conditioner, body wash, lotion...etc.)
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Hair brushes and accessories
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Kitchen and cleaning supplies
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$25 Uber gift cards
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$25-50 Stop and Shop gift cards
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$25 Target or Walmart gift cards
DOVE needs your support. Our families have immediate needs! Please help.
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★ Bed in a Bag - Twin
★ Bath Towels/Washcloths
★ Plastic Mattress Covers – Twin
★ Dish Sets – Plates/Bowls/Cups
★ Silverware
★ Lunch Boxes – For Adults and Children
★ Bus and T Pass
★ Paper Towels
★ Hand Soap
★ Shampoo
★ Toilet Paper
★ Antibacterial Wipes
★ Baby Wash
★ Formula
★ Brooms & Dustpan
★ Antibacterial Wipes
★ School Snacks
★ Juice Boxes
* All donations must be new and full sized.
Although we greatly appreciate your thoughtfulness, we cannot accept these items if they are used or travel sized.
OTHER ITEMS IN NEED
Please email development@dovema.org to check if we are in current need of an item on this list.
• Fans
• Alarm Clocks
• Floor Rugs (Small)
• Water Bottles
• Pillows*
• Plastic Storage Bins
• Sandwich Bags
• Aluminum Foil
• Plastic Silverware
• Tupperware
• Pots & Pans
• Umbrellas
• Flash lights
• Children/Teen Backpacks
• Napkins
• Paper Plates/Bowls/Cups
• Stamps
• Journals
• Copy Paper
• Pack-n-Plays
• Bottles
• Pacifiers
• Sippy Cups
• Baby Food*
• Baby Powder
• Laundry Baskets
• Body Lotion
• Body Wash
• Floss
• Mouthwash
• Q-tips
• Cotton Balls
• Deodorant*
• Razors/Shaving Cream
• Hairbrushes/Combs
• Hair Accessories
• Hair Styling Products
• Chapstick
• Sunscreen
• Bath Mats*
• Shower Liners
• Mops
• Sponges
• Lysol Spray
• Floor Cleaners
• Laundry Detergent
• Bleach
• Trash Bags*
• All-purpose Cleaners
• Dishwashing Liquid
• Coffee/Filters
• Snack Items
• Cereal
• Canned Goods
• Boxed Goods
• Pasta & Sauce
• Baking Supplies– Flour, Sugar, Oil, Etc.
• Target Gift Card
• Wal-Mart Gift Card
• Stop & Shop Gift Card
• CVS Gift Card
