Current Needs List

Help us meet the needs of the children, teens, young people, and families in our care.
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Food Items

  1. Breakfast items: (bars, pancake mix, Lg. and Sm. cereal boxes, and Pop-Tarts)
  2. Drinks: individual servings (8oz and 12oz) of bottled spring water and fruit juice.
  3. Fruit: individual servings canned, cups or pouches.
  4. Meats: canned tuna, chicken and sausages.
  5. Ready-made microwaveable meals: like Barilla, Campbell’s Dinty Moore and Hormel.
  6. Seasonings and condiments: olive oil, salt, pepper, sugar, stock cubes, herbs & spices.
  7. Snack Foods: individually wrapped chips, popcorn, crackers, pretzels, trail mix.

Youth Items

  1. Blank journals
  2. Game & puzzle books
  3. Household cleaning supplies
  4. Towel sets – 3-piece
  5. XL twin bed sheet sets and comforter
  6. Basketball Goals, permanent
Personal Care Items
Women & men, all hair and skin types
  • Essential Supplies: Free diapers, wipes, school supplies, clothes, and food provided throughout the year to help ease the transition.
  • Family Adventures: Access to free tickets for sporting events, the arts, summer camps, and local adventures to help your family bond and create memories.
  • Annual Celebrations: We host a special Christmas party with gifts for all children (including birth siblings) and dedicated Foster Parent Appreciation events just for you.
  • Community Give-Aways: Regular access to donated items shared with the agency, ensuring you always have the resources you need.
Experiences & Gift Cards
All denominations
  • Bus passes: 7-Day, 31-Day or 20-Ride Local
  • Grocery stores: Dollar General, Kroger, Target, or Walmart.
  • Gas Stations: Citgo, Gulf, Exxon, Shell, or Mapco.
  • Restaurants: Burger King, Chipotle, Dairy Queen, Domino’s, Panera, Sonic, Starbucks, Subway.

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