Wishlist for Food Program
Please note that we cannot accept expired or nearly expired food goods.
*When possible, please purchase cans that do not need a can opener for disabled Seniors.
Breakfast:
- Ground Coffee
- Cereal
- Nutritional Drinks
- Oatmeal, Cream of Wheat
- Grits
- Breakfast Bars
- Pancake Mix
- Biscuit Mix
- Syrup
Lunch:
- Peanut Butter
- Jelly
- Mayonnaise
- Mustard
- Ketchup
- Pickles
Dinner (Canned* or Packaged):
- Vienna sausage
- Spam
- Chicken
- Ham
- Salmon
- Tuna
- Turkey
- Spaghetti Sauce
- Pasta
- Rice
- Microwavable meals
- Top Ramen (not spicy)
- Noodles
- Macaroni and Cheese
- Soups/Stews
- Chili
- Beans
Snacks:
- Crackers
- Cookies
- Chips
- Pudding
- Jello
- Applesauce (in packages of 4 oz cups)
- Canned or Dried Fruits
- Drinks (not Keurig):
- Cold or Hot Chocolate
- Tea
- Bottled Water
- Juices
- Coffee
Wishlist for Preschool
- Markers
- Glue
- Reusable water bottles
- Safety scissors
- Dry erase markers
- Large paint brushes
- Sponge paint brushes
- Girls Leggings sizes 5, 8, 10
- Boys Sweat Pants sizes 5, 8, 10
- T-Shirts sizes 5, 8, 10
- Side walk chalk
- Stickers
- Play dough
- Brown paper bags
*Drop-offs can be between 10-12 and 2-4 Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday
Wishlist for Transitional Housing
- Power pressure washer
- Zipped enclosed mattress & box-spring covers (size twin XL) – NOT the type for moisture protection
- Full size comforters and blankets
- Twin XL size blankets and comforters
- New pillows (in package)
- Towels and washcloths
Items Not Listed
Please email: volunteer@stmaryscenter.org or call: (510) 923-9600 ext.232 for further information
Please note that we cannot accept the following items:
- Used underwear or socks
- Open or used toiletries
- Furniture items (due to storage limitations)
- Medical Devices
Please request a receipt if needed for tax purposes, and it can be mailed to you.