Our Amazon wish list allows you to purchase and have items sent directly to the shelter. Donating couldn't be simpler!
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 we as that you store this until we are able to use. Please contact our office to set up a time for items to be dropped off.
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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. Benjamin’s House staff is currently 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.docx.pdf
    Cleaning Supplies
  • Multi-purpose cleaner*
  • Paper Towels*
  • Toilet Paper*
  • Garbage Bags (Tall kitchen and 55 gal.)*
  • Disinfectant Spray*​
  • Toilet Bowl Cleaner
  • Dish Soap
  • Laundry Soap
  • Fabric Softener​

    Personal Hygiene Items
  • Shampoo
  • Conditioner
  • Shower Gel
  • Deodorant
  • Lotion
  • Hand Soap
  • ​Diapers
  • Baby Wipes​
  • ​Lip Balm
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     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
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     Shelter Supplies
  • Laundry baskets*
  • Towel sets (Bath towel/hand towel/washcloth)*
  • Fans*
  • Twin or Full sheets
  • Waterproof mattress protectors (Twin and Full)
  • Table lamps
  • Shelf stable food items​​
​ Miscellaneous
  • Gift Cards for groceries and/or supplies
  • $10 gas cards*
  • Money for supplies
  Office Supplies
  • Copy Paper
  • ​Stamps*
 We are not able to accept:
  • Computers ,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