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The following are primary needs for the Emergency Shelter and programs offered at the YWCA Cass Clay, as of January 14, 2010.

Most Urgent Needs

  • Cold medicine / cough syrup / lozenges

  • Deodorant

  • Chapstick

  • Unscented lotion/hand cream

  • Women's socks & underwear (sizes 6-9)

  • Gas and grocery gift cards

Food

  • ANY AND ALL FOOD IS NEEDED

  • Fresh/frozen meat, produce, dairy,box dinners

  • Honey

  • Apple juice boxes

  • Single serving chicken noodle soup

  • Baby formula (especially orange Good Start)

Seasonal Clothing

  • New or gently used winter coats, snowpants, and boots (sizes 2T - adult)

  • Children’s slippers

  • Children's underwear (sizes 4T and smaller)

  • Women's clothing and pajamas

Household

  • Hand & dish soap

  • Laundry detergent & fabric softener

  • Disinfecting spray/wipes

  • Glass cleaner, counter top spray, bathroom cleaner

Hygiene

  • Shaving cream

  • Diapers (size 6)

  • Antibiotic cream

  • Paper products (paper towels, toilet paper, etc.)

Other

  • Strollers and double strollers

  • Gently used furniture, especially couches, dressers, full and twin mattresses and bed frames

Desired Items

  • Batteries (9V, AA)

  • Small televisions, converter boxes, and DVD/VCRs

  • New pot/pan and silverware sets