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

• 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)