The following are primary needs for the Emergency Shelter and programs offered at the YWCA Cass Clay as of August 10, 2010.

Most Urgent Needs

• Disinfecting spray/wipes

• Gas & grocery gift cards

Food

• ANY AND ALL FOOD IS NEEDED

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

Seasonal Clothing

• New women's & children's underwear (all sizes)

• New and gently worn women's & children's clothing (all sizes)

Household

• Dish soap

• Hand soap refills

• Laundry detergent & fabric softener

• Glass cleaner, counter top spray, bathroom cleaner

• Tinfoil, plastic wrap, garbage bags

Hygiene

• Shaving cream & razor blades

• Diapers (sizes 5-6)

• Pull-ups (girls & boys, all sizes)

• Children's bubble bath & bath toys

• Feminine hygiene products (tampons only)

Other

• New mattress pads & sheet sets (twin & full sizes)

• Jumper cables

• Strollers & double strollers

• Gently used furniture (couches, dressers, full & twin beds, desks)

• New pillows

• New comforter sets (double & full sizes)

• New or gently used twin comforter sets (boys & girls)

Desired Items

• Batteries (9V, AA)

• Activity passes (Yunker Farm, pool, zoo, movies, etc.)

• New pot/pan and silverware sets