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We are grateful for the generous spirit in our community and the willingness to help our residents and those in need in our community. Unfortunately, due to limited storage space, we are unable to accept every donation. We ask that you call  ahead to be sure that we can accept your donated items. Please refer to this list for items we can and cannot accept as donations. 
Furniture and other household items may be accepted however they are stored off-site. Please contact our office to set up a time for items to be dropped off.
Please call ahead to ensure we are accepting donations 715-736-2437. We can often get overwhelmed with goods and do not have a lot of storage space. Please note- Benjamin’s House staff is unable to pick up donated items. 

Benjamin's House is always in need of the following household items to offset the overhead costs of running the shelter.  Items highlighted in RED are of greatest need.
A printable version of this list is available here: benjamins_house_wish_list_2019.pdf

    Cleaning Supplies

• Multi-purpose cleaner
• Paper Towels
• Toilet Paper
• Toilet Bowl Cleaner
• Dish Soap
• Laundry Soap
• Fabric Softener​
• Disinfectant Spray
• Garbage Bags (Tall kitchen and 55 gal.) 

    Personal Hygiene Items

• Shampoo
• Conditioner
• Shower Gel
• Deodorant
• Lotion
• Hand Soap
• ​Diapers
• Baby Wipes

    

     First Aid Items

• Over the Counter Pain Relievers
• Adult  Cold and Allergy Medications
• Antibiotic Creams
• Over the Counter medication for children and babies
• Ora-jel

     Shelter Supplies

• Twin or Full sheets
• Waterproof mattress protectors (Twin and Full)
• Table lamps
• Room fans
• Shelf stable food items
• Ice Melt​
• Laundry baskets

      Office Supplies

• Pens/pencils
• Stamps​

​ Miscellaneous

• Gift Cards for groceries and/or supplies
• $10 gas cards
• Money for supplies

  This is a list of items that we are not able to accept:

• Computers and Tablets, TVs
• Travel-sized items (shampoo, soap, conditioners, body wash, toothpaste)
• Books
• Videos, DVDs, or Blu-ray discs
• Household chemical products such as pesticides, paint, paint thinner, drain cleaner, oven cleaner, aerosols, and other environmentally unfriendly waste products.
• Automotive hazardous waste such as tires, lead-acid batteries, additives, gasoline, oils, antifreeze, etc.
• Stuffed animals
• Dehumidifiers, furnaces,  trash compactors, water heaters, large console stereos, Freon-based appliances, etc.
• Weapons such as guns, bows and arrows, ammunition, hunting knives, etc.
• Hand tools and small power tools
• Large appliances such as refrigerators, freezers, stoves/ovens, washers/dryers, air conditioners
• Cribs, car seats, walkers, or other products that meet the current safety standards of the US Consumer Product Safety Commission, including recalled items.
• Pictures and wall hangings, knickknacks, or decorative pillows