Individuals or groups can be of great assistance by organizing a canned food drive, snack drive, office supply drive, or personal care drive. We accept donations at any time of the year, or on an on-going basis. Donations are received Monday through Friday from 9:00am – 5:00pm.
Due to COVID-19 restrictions, we are currently not accepting children's toys, used clothing, or infant items.
WHAT DO WE NEED?
4 EASY WAYS YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE
Make a Financial Donation
Through the Department of Family and Children’s Services, A Friend’s House receives a per diem for each child, which covers approximately 54% of a child’s stay. We rely on donations from individuals and businesses, along with grants and fundraisers, to make up the remaining 46% of our budget each year.
Home & Office
From the laundry room, kitchen, bedroom, living room, and bathroom to the main office, our home is operating 24/7, 365 days a year.
- Disinfecting Wipes
- Lysol
- Laundry Soap
- Twin XL bedding sets (comforter, sheets, etc.)
- 24lb Resume paper
- Laundry detergent
- Dry erase and chalk board markers
- Pens
- Hand soap
- Batteries
- Plastic storage bins
- Noise canceling head phones
Food & Pantry
With up to 24 residents at any given time, we have an ongoing need for certain food and pantry items.
- Disposable bowls
- Milk
- Individually packaged snacks (Chips, Mac N' Cheese, Ravioli
- Canned soups
- Canned goods (no corn, tuna, or potatoes, please!)
- Ramen (no seafood flavors, please!)
- Ziploc bags: gallon and sandwich size
- Bottled Water
Personal Care & Clothing
When youth arrive, often it is with just the clothes on their backs. We accept donations of new clothing, accessories, and personal care items for male and female teens.
- Herbal Essence shampoo/conditioner
- Makeup, face masks, beauty products
- Gift cards to clothing or shoe stores
- Hair care products and tools for all ethnicities
- Deodorant
- Liquid Body Wash
