In-Kind Donations & Wish List

Schedule a drop-off

Drop-offs can be between 11:00am-1:00pm T,W, TH, Sun or by appointment

 

Food items needed: Non-perishables including canned protein (tuna, chicken, beef, spam, chili, beans), peanut butter, canned vegetables and fruit, and snack items (protein bars, breakfast bars, nuts).

 

Please contact us to schedule an appointment for contactless drop-off:
Call (510) 923-9600 x232or email ihonore@stmaryscenter.org.

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We are grateful for the generosity of all our donors who help to provide essential items to the St. Mary’s Center community. We ask for your cooperation in donating the following items that are in great need:

  • KITCHEN:  Cutlery, especially forks and spoons, potholders, knives, ground coffee, tea, coffee mate liquid creamer, sugar, vegetable oil, olive oil, plastic wrap, aluminum foil, 18” covered non-stick fry pan, muffin tins, plastic pitchers, and airtight food storage containers. Please call Ja’meisha Hood to schedule a kitchen item drop-off: (510) 923-9600 x220 or email jhood@stmaryscenter.org.
  • NEW TOILETRIES: Shampoo, conditioner, toothpaste, toothbrush, deodorant, body wash, soap, combs, hairbrushes, lotion, sanitizer
  • OFFICE SUPPLIES:  Reams of copy paper, new office supplies.We regret we cannot accept ink jet printers due to supply costs.

Drop-offs can be between 11:00am-1:00pm T,W, TH, Sun or by appointment

CURRENT WISH LISTS

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.