Monday, November 10, 1997

Donation Instructions

We are often asked what our donation needs are. Please note the following list of possible donations. We can use practically anything, including all the items one would typically have/use around the home.

Note: The FWCTS is a federally registered 501c3 charitable organization and has receipts available upon request.


General Donations Information
GENERAL CATEGORIES
Clothing - Baby outfits to menís suits
Clothing for all sexes, shapes, kinds
Shoes - childrenís, adults, infants
Furniture - Tables, chairs, couches, beds, mattresses, box springs, etc.
Blankets, Linens, Pillows, etc.
Household items & sewing notions
Cooking utensils & cutlery
Toys & Stuffed Animals
Jewelry & Craft items
Belts, Purses, Hats, & Accessories
Chinaware, Glassware, & Serving trays
Books, Games, & Puzzles
Sporting Goods & Exercisers
Small Appliances - Irons, toasters, blenders, food processors, etc.
Please note: We are unable to accept appliances that are not in working order.

FOOD ITEMS
Flour - Cereals - Rice
Milk (Powdered or canned)
Sauces and Soups
Canned Meats - Tuna
Gatorade - powdered or bottled
Potatoes - Veggies (all varieties)
Cooking Oil - Sauces
Sugar - Salt - Condiments
Pickles - Olives - Candies
Juices - canned (metal or plastic)
Kool-aid - all flavors
Soft Drinks - canned or bottled
Beans - Dried or canned
Chips - All varieties - Popcorn
Fruits, Jams, Jellies
Mustard, Mayonnaise, Catsup, etc.
Pastas - All types - Tortillas
Chocolate - Cocoa - Cookies
Please note: We are unable to accept previously opened food items, nor those beyond their expiration date.

PERSONAL ITEMS
Diapers & Sanitary Napkins
Razors - Disposable or Electric
Toothpaste - Toothbrushes
Mouthwash - Dental floss
Deodorants and Soap, Bath & Hand
Shampoo - Conditioner
Lotions, hand, body, baby

HOUSEHOLD SUPPLIES
Laundry soap - Liquid or Powdered
Lysol, Pinesol, Comet, Ajax, etc.
Pledge, Endust, Windex, etc.
Scouring pads & Sponges
Bleach
Towels - bath, hand, dish
Toilet paper & paper towels
Paper napkins, Styrofoam plates, cups

BUILDING SUPPLIES
Brooms, mops, dustpans, etc.
Lumber and Plywood
Electrical wiring & Plumbing fixtures
Lamps, Light Fixtures, & Light bulbs
Paint - Gallon cans or 5 gal. pails
Fasteners (screws, nails)
Miscellaneous and odd-job supplies
Carpenter Tools
Nail guns, Staple guns, Air compressor
Power screwdrivers
Toolbox tools - Hand Tools - Saws

MISCELLANEOUS
Lawn furniture
Lawn mowers, weed eaters, edgers, leaf blowers, etc.
Exercise equipment and free weights
Bicycles - Mens, Womens, Childrens
Plastic Yard Toys