Donations can be left at the front desk with security, located at 40 Bittner Street. Items should be mailed to this same address.
Due to COVID-19, our needs have changed to reflect keeping our residents safe and healthy. Donations may be dropped off Monday through friday, 8am-4pm. Please call prior to dropping off (585) 368-2204. If those times are not convenient for you please do not hesitate to contact April directly at 585-368-2204.
Unfortunately,we are not able to accept used or gently used clothing or stuffed animals.
CURRENT URGENT NEEDS:
- Masks for adults and childred
- Gatorade
- Tissues
- Toilet Paper
- Cleaning Supplies
- Coloring & Activity Books
- Adult coloring books
- Crayons & Colored Pencils
- Puzzles & Board Games
- Tylenol
- Pull Ups
- Baby Wipes
- Baby wipes for sensitive skin
- Diapers for sensitive skin
- Thermometers
- Formula
- Sealable Breast Milk Bags
- Child Friendly Canned Goods/ Meals (Spaghetti O’s, Mac & Cheese, Ravioli)
- Disposable Paper Plates and Plastic Utensils
- Garbage Bags
- Baking Products (Flour, Dry Milk, Yeast, Muffin Mixes, Etc.)
- Freezer Storage Bags
- Tupperware
- Plastic wrap, aluminum foil
- Depends
- Diapers- all sizes, especially 4-6
- Art supplies
- New socks
- New underwear & bras
- New adult leggings
- New adult t-shirts
- New car seat
- New bassinet
Items Always In Need:
- Canned and boxed foods such as soup and cereal (please check expiration dates)
- Personal care items- new and unopened hand/body lotion, shampoo & conditioner (for all ethnicities), soap, deodorant, toothpaste, toothbrushes, hairbrushes, combs, women’s razors and wash cloths (Please, no mouthwashes or medicines like Tylenol, etc.)
- Diapers-all sizes and diaper bags
- Infant formula all varieties – unexpired, please
- New baby and toddler clothes
- New strollers, high chairs, baby carriers, car seats and cribs (for liability reasons, these items must all be brand new)
- New twin and full size sheet sets, comforters, blankets and mattress pads
- New bath towels and wash cloths
- Laundry detergent and laundry baskets
- Kitchen supplies-new or gently used (pots, pans, dishes, utensils, etc.)
- Cleaning supplies (mops, brooms, cleaning products)
- Gift certificates for grocery stores (Wegmans, Tops)
- Gift certificates general retail stores (Walmart, Target etc.)
- Gas Cards
- RTS Bus Passes
Please call (585) 368-2204 if you have questions about donating any of the above items.
You can also purchase items directly through Amazon Smile! Not only are your purchased items sent directly to YWCA of Rochester & Monroe County, we receive funds for each item you order!
