Thank you to our community, you are very generous to Genesis House and the gifts and donations that we receive go a long way in helping women and children flee from domestic abuse. Below is a list of items that we consistently need at our shelter. COVID – 19 has changed some of the way donations are accepted and unfortunately, because of the lack of storage that we have we are not always able to accept in-kind donations.
Before any in-kind donation is made, please contact the staff at Genesis House by calling 204-325-9957 then press 0 (Monday – Friday, 9am – 4:30pm). Contacting the shelter before hand will also ensure no intake is being done as to respect the women and children that may be using our shelter. Thank you for understanding. We are able to serve this community because of you!
IMMEDIATE NEEDS:
Baby Supplies:
- Bibs
- Soothers
- Diaper cream
- Vaseline
- Nursing pads
- Monitors
Personal Supplies:
- Underwear (new)
Food Items:
- Chicken (whole or parts)
- Beef
(ground, roasts, soup bones) - Pork
(ham, loins, ground, roasts) - Side of beef or pork
NON-PERISHABLE FOOD ITEMS:
Canned Goods:
- Soup
- Fruit
- Veggies
- Juices
- Beans
- Spaghetti/pizza sauce
- Tomato
- Sauce paste
- Tuna
- Chicken
- Ham
- Turkey
- Salmon
- Pie fillings
- Baby formula
- Condiments/Spreads
- Ketchup
- Mustard
- Syrup
- Spices
- Salt
- Pepper
- Peanut butter
- Cheese whiz
- Mayonnaise
- Jam/jelly
Mixes:
- Pudding
- Cake
- Jell-o
Cereals:
- Non-sugar breakfast cereals (Corn Flakes, Rice Krispies, Puffed Wheat, Cheerios, Shreddies)
- Oatmeal
- Bran
- Rice
- Dry pasta
Other:
- Coffee
- Tea
- Drink crystals
- Raisins
- Baking supplies (flour, white and brown sugar, baking powder/soda)
- Chocolate chips
- Cooking oil
HOUSEHOLD SUPPLIES:
Paper Products:
- Toilet
- Tissue
- Facial tissue
- Paper towel
- Tinfoil
- Wax paper
- Plastic
wrap - Sandwich/lunch bags
Cleaners:
- Mr. Clean cleaner
- Window cleaners
- Dish/laundry detergents
Health & Beauty:
- Nail clippers/files
- Hair products
LINENS:
Bedroom:
- Pillows
- Pillow cases
- Single/>double sheets
- Single/double blankets
Bathroom:
- Bath/hand towels
- Face cloths
Kitchen:
- Tea towels
- Dish cloths
- Holders
- Scouring pads
ACTIVITY AND TOY SUPPLIES:
Children:
- Craft supplies (crayons, paint, Glue, scissors, coloring and craft Books)
- Games
- Kids DVD’s
- Books
Teen/Adult:
- Family-oriented, non-violent
Videos - Games
- Puzzles
- Books
