Our Wish List

Your donations help families and individuals create safe, stable, and welcoming homes as they rebuild their lives.

Bedding & Household Essentials

• Twin & Twin XL bedding sets (solid colors for adults; themed or character sets for children)
• Twin & Twin XL fully encased mattress protectors (bed bug & waterproof)
• Crib sheets (standard size)
• Pillows and pillow protectors
• Comforters (twin size for adults and children)
• Towel sets (bath, hand, washcloth)
• Shower curtains and liners
• Silverware sets (service for 4 or more)
• Dish sets (service for 4)
• Glasses, dish towels, and potholders
• Kitchen floor mats
• Small single-serve coffee makers (not Keurig)
• Welcome doormats or door wreaths
• Floor lamps
• Household tool kits

Cleaning & Laundry Supplies

• Antibacterial all-purpose cleaner
• Bathroom & toilet bowl cleaners
• Floor cleaner (e.g., Pine-Sol)
• Glass cleaner
• Lysol or Clorox wipes
• Paper towels, tissues, and toilet paper
• Dish soap and quality sponges
• Microfiber cloths
• Brooms, dustpans, mops, small vacuums, and plunger/brush combos
• Brand-name laundry detergent (high-efficiency preferred)
• Fabric softener

Personal Care Products (for Men, Women & Youth)

• Name-brand soaps, body washes, and lotions
• Salon-quality shampoo & conditioner
• Hair products (gel, mousse, hairspray, brushes, dryers, straighteners)
• Men’s and women’s deodorant
• Toothbrushes and toothpaste
• Manicure & pedicure sets
• Makeup kits (various shades)
• First aid kits
• Shower caddies
• Adult incontinence products (men’s & women’s Depends)
• Over-the-counter medications (cold/flu, Advil, Tylenol, etc.)

Infant & Child Essentials

• Diapers (sizes 4 and up especially)
• Baby wipes
• Crib sheets
• Children’s twin bedding (character or themed sets)
• Small comfort items (stuffed animals, children’s books, etc.)

Furnishings & Home Setup

(Cash donations preferred for these items due to size/brand consistency)

• Dressers
• Small tables and kitchen chairs
• Ceiling fans with lights
• Mattresses

Gift Cards (always needed!)

• Target, Walmart, Amazon, or Visa
• Gas and grocery cards
• Family-friendly restaurant cards (99, Applebee’s, Margaritas, Friendly’s, etc.)
• Family experiences: Cowabunga’s, trampoline parks, museums, Canobie Lake Park, water parks, or state park passes
• Craft stores (Michaels, JoAnn Fabrics, etc.)

ALTERNATIVE DONATION LOCATIONS:

FURNITURE DONATIONS– Please refer any furniture donations to Bless This Home (BTH) as they are now furnishing all of our Transformational Housing units.  They do accept mattresses, but they need to be free of stains or rips.

• Email donate@blessthishome.org please provide photos of your furniture items. If they have use for and/or space to store them they will approve.
• From there you will make an appointment for the 2nd Saturday of the month to deliver the items to 399 Boynton Street in Bedford, NH (The Kyle Wallace State Farm Agency building). Text 603-858-8372 when you arrive.
• If you are not able to deliver, you can arrange to pay a small fee for a pickup. They recommend the following:
  • Jdog Haulers 603-377-6534
  • Roger Pelton Movers 603-231-1580
  • Highschool Haulers 603-714-6136 (most affordable)

HOUSEHOLD DONATIONS– Bless This Home also accepts household items.

• Email donate@blessthishome.org please provide a list of items. If they have use and/or space to store them, they will approve.
• From there you will make an appointment for the 2nd Wednesday of the month to deliver items to 316 Daniel Webster Highway, in Merrimack NH (The Solid Scape building, 2nd Floor). Text 603-858-8372 when you arrive.
• All bedding must be cleaned, folded, and stored in a clear bag, labeled with size and content information. Curtains need to be clean, and hanging on a hanger.  All kitchen items must be boxed and labeled.

OTHER PLACES TO REFER DONATIONS

Although we are not able to accept your donation today, we appreciate you thinking of our program. Below are some alternative locations which could also benefit from your donation.

Homestarter https://www.ccamherst.org/homestarter/ (Amherst NH) Accepts furniture, household goods, and Bathroom items.

HomeTomorrow https://www.hometomorrow.org/ (Bedford NH) Accepts gently used furniture and home furnishings

Brookside Congregational Church Thrift Shop https://www.brooksidecc.org/thrift-shop (Manchester NH) Accepts housewares, small appliances, linens, clothing, accessories, books/dvds/cd’s/records, infant and kid gear, toys, sports equipment, seasonal items, art and collectibles, tools, power tools (working), furniture.

Grey Nuns Thrift Shop https://www.facebook.com/GreyNunsThriftShop (Nashua NH) accepts a wide variety of items similar to Brookside.

Lucky Dog Thrift Shop https://www.luckydogthriftshop.com/ (Nashua NH) accepting gently used, high quality items, in good working order, clean and ready for sale.