Willis Center's Wish List
You can help families in your community by donating many household items and office supplies. Thank you.
The list below includes many items that we can use. In general, we accept new and lightly used donations, which are dropped of at our programs or offices in Central Massachusetts. On occasion, we can pick up donations. Please call 508-755-9471 ext. 47 or email
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for more information.
The list below includes examples of items we frequently need. Willis Center operates many residential programs, shelters, and offices - we are often in need of all basic household items, office supplies, and food. Please feel free to contact us about your donation.
Food- Canned goods, including vegetables, fruits, beans, tuna, and soups
- Dry goods, including pasta, rice, beans, and cereal
- Fruits and Vegetables (fresh, canned, or frozen)
- Milk and Juice (100% juice preferred)
- Goya products
- Other food items - we accept perishable and non-perishable foods
Toys and Gifts (for holidays and birthdays)- Baby toys
- Teenage gifts, including gift cards for movie theatres, malls, store, restaurants, etc.
- Educational toys and books
Clothes (new or gently used)- Baby clothing
- Warm jackets and boots
- Clothing of all sizes for all ages, men and women
- New underwear and socks, especially for kids
Home Supplies- Vacuums, Brooms, Mops
- Dishes, silverware, kitchen supplies, pots & pans
- Linens, sheets especially for twin beds, towels
- Furniture (bedroom, living room & dining room, etc)
- Refrigerators and Freezers
- Chairs, Tables
- Computers (desktops, laptops, netbooks, and tablets)
- Televisions
- Batteries
- Generators (for power outages at residential programs and shelters)
- Gas gift cards (to help residents get to school, work, job interviews, etc)
- Bicycles for adults and children
School Supplies- Pens, pencils, pencil sharpeners, erasers
- Notebooks and Folders
- Markers, crayons, colored pencils, colored paper
- Kid's scissors
- Glue, glue sticks
- Index Cards
- Books
- Bookbags and backpacks
Toiletries for men, women and children- Shampoo and soap
- Razors
- First aid supplies
- Toilet Paper
- Femine Products
Office Supplies- Printer paper and ink
- Office chairs and desks
- Chairs and tables for conference rooms
- Staples and WB Mason gift cards
- Computers (desktops, laptops, netbooks, and tablets)
- Verizon cell phones
