Wish List
Small items can make the house feel more welcoming.
Donations of snacks, gift cards, activities, art materials, and office supplies help Deirdre's House maintain a welcoming environment and support its daily work. Review the current list and contact us before organizing a large collection or delivering unusual items.
Current needs
Current Donation Guide
The items below are based on the current Donation Guide provided by Deirdre's House. Needs and storage capacity may change, so please contact the organization before making a large purchase, organizing a collection, or delivering a large quantity of items.
Snacks & Drinks
Individually packed snacks are preferred.
- 8 oz. water bottles
- Juice boxes
- Milk boxes
- Pop-Tarts
- Pretzels
- Goldfish crackers
- Chips or popcorn
- Individual fruit cups
- Dried fruit
- Fruit snacks
- Granola bars
- Little Bites muffins
- Ritz cheese-and-cracker sandwiches
- Lunchables
- Veggie chips
- Protein cookies
- Yogurt tubes
Gift Cards
Gift cards can help Deirdre's House respond to emergency needs such as food, clothing, hygiene products, and transportation.
- Gas cards, such as BP or Shell
- Walmart
- Target
- ShopRite
- Stop & Shop
- Clothing stores
- Amazon
- Visa
Please contact Deirdre's House if you would like to donate a large number or high total value of gift cards.
Games & Activities
Games, toys, and activities can help make time at the center more comfortable for children and families.
- Child-appropriate DVDs
- New board games
- New dolls
- Coloring supplies
- Other approved child-appropriate activities
Please do not donate toys or games with small pieces or many parts.
Art Supplies
Deirdre's House clinicians use art supplies in therapeutic counseling activities.
- Modeling clay
- Whiteboard markers and erasers
- Gel pens
- Coloring books
- Colored pencils
- Crayons
- Arts and crafts supplies
Office Supplies
Office supplies help support the daily operation of Deirdre's House.
- Tissue boxes
- Printer paper
- Post-it notes
- Sharpies
- Pens
- Pencils
- Folders
- 3½-inch binders
- HP 206/A ink cartridges
- Letter-size file folders with one divider and 2-inch bonded fasteners
Download
Keep the list with you
Download the current Donation Guide for a printable version of the requested items and donation contact information.
Donation Guide
- Document
- Donation_Request-Flyer.pdf
- Edition
- Edition to be confirmed
- Format
- File size
- File size to be confirmed
Before you donate
Please confirm before delivering
- Review the latest Donation Guide.
- Contact Deirdre's House before delivering a large quantity of items.
- Make sure food is unopened and within its expiration date.
- Follow any packaging, condition, or size instructions listed for the item.
- Do not substitute items without confirming that the alternative can be accepted.
- Arrange delivery details directly with Deirdre's House.
- Do not leave donations outside the building.
Donation acceptance depends on current need, available storage, condition, safety requirements, and program use.
Not sure about an item?
Ask before bringing something not listed
If an item does not appear in the current Donation Guide, contact Deirdre's House before purchasing or delivering it. The team can confirm whether it is safe, appropriate, and currently needed.
Want to collect items with your community?
Schools, workplaces, congregations, clubs, families, and community groups can organize an approved collection based on current Deirdre's House needs.