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The following are primary needs for the Emergency Shelter and programs offered at the YWCA Cass Clay, as of May 27, 2009.

Most Urgent Needs

  • Diaper wipes

  • Double strollers

  • Gas and grocery gift cards

  • Diapers (size 6)

  • Pack 'n Plays (portable cribs)

Food

  • ANY AND ALL FOOD IS NEEDED

  • Fresh/frozen meat, fruit, cheese, sauces, soups, box dinners, dry milk

  • Toddler puffs and crackers

  • Pedialyte
Seasonal Clothing
  • New boy's boxers (sizes 5+)

  • New children's clothing (sizes 2T/3T)

  • New children’s shoes (sizes 3+)

  • Children's slippers

  • Women's clothing and pajamas (plus sizes only)

Household

  • Dressers

  • Disposable bibs

  • Playtex sippy cups

  • Reusable water bottles

  • Hand soap

  • Dish soap

  • Laundry detergent

  • Alarm clocks

  • Children's night lights

  • Large garbage bags

  • Disinfecting spray/wipes

  • New or gently used vacuums

  • Batteries (9V, AA)

Hygiene

  • Pull-ups training pants (all sizes, especially 4T/5T)

  • Fingernail clippers

  • Medicine droppers (for children)

  • Vaseline

  • Cold medicine

  • Hair ties/ponies for girls

Other

  • Appliance dolly

  • Car seats and booster seats (must not be past imprinted expiration date or over six years past manufactured date)

  • Strollers

  • DVD players and VCRs

  • Small televisions (new or gently used)