Here’s what is needed
Listed below are some items that we currently need, as requested by each area’s director. This list is updated quarterly. If you have any questions, please contact 717-257-4442.
Please drop off all donations at 611 Reily Street. Thank you! New or gently used items are appreciated.
You can also view our AMAZON.COM wishlist. Feel free to purchase items from them (or any other online store) and have them shipped to us. If you purchase something on Amazon, please consider emailing info@bethesdamission.org so we can thank you and keep you up to date on how your gift is making an impact on those in need.
- Men's Mission
URGENT NEEDS
• Shampoo
• Conditioner
• Disposable Razors
• Boxers and Briefs – All Sizes
OTHER NEEDS
•13- and 60-Gallon Trash Bags
•Toilet Paper
•Paper Towels
• Body Wash
• White Socks
• Shorts (all sizes)
• Jeans (sizes 30-34)
• Toothpaste
• Toothbrushes
• Mouthwash (alcoholic free)
• Shaving Cream
• Large-print Bibles NIV or NASB or ESV
• Shower Shoes (flip flops or slides)
• Wash Cloths and Towels
• Umbrellas
- Women's Mission
- Large print bibles
- Fluoride free toothpaste
- Feminine pads (heavy, overnight, long)
- Vaseline
- Body Lotion- (shea/cocoa butter are usually most requested)
- Face Lotion – (sensitive skin is usually most requested)
- Face Wash – (sensitive skin is most requested)
- Multivitamins
- Vitamin C
- Allergy Medicine (Benadryl)
- Tylenol
- Tissues
- Liquid Hand Soap
- Hairspray – (any brand/type)
- Hair Gel- (edge gel/ braiding gel/for curly hair)
- Conditioner
- Leave in Conditioner
- Hair bonnets
- Nail Polish Remover – (regular)
- Flat Irons
- Curling Irons
- curly hair and ethnic hair products (curl cream, mousse, edge gel and braiding gel, leave in and deep conditioner)
- Belts
- Clothing – Shorts/Shirts (Sizes 3X, 4X, 5X)
- Summer dresses with sleeves (all sizes)
- Church appropriate clothing (all sizes)
- Bras (especially very large sizes)
- New Underwear (S-5X)
- Bath Robes – (All sizes and one size fits all)
- Shower Shoes (flip flops or slides) – size 7/8 to size 11
- Heating Pad – (microwaveable is preferred for fire prevention purposes)
- Headphones
- Women’s Watches and watch batteries
- Lamps – (desk and bedside lamps for rooms and floor length for the living room spaces)
- Stamps
- Bus Passes
- Twin Comforters
- Journals/Notebooks
- Women’s Study or Recovery Bibles
- Christian Books
- Non-Graphic Adult Novels
- Reading Glasses – (+1 and +2 are the most frequently requested
- Baby toiletries (baby soap, lotion, shampoo, conditioner, diaper rash cream, wipes, baby oil, powder for both regular and sensitive skin)
- Baby and Kids clothing – (We currently have a child in a size 3T boy and girl size 7/8 and boy size 7/8)
- Baby foods and snacks
- Window Cleaner
- Toilet Bowl Cleaner
- Lysol Spray
- Lysol Wipes
- Air Freshener Spray- any brand (we have had allergies to lavender in the past)
- Cleaning Rags – (microfiber in any size)
- Mop and Bucket(O’Cedar Mop head Replacements)
- Aluminum Foil
- 13- and 60-Gallon Trash Bags
- Toilet Paper
- Paper Towels
- Paper Products (Bowls, Plates)
- Napkins
- Plastic Cutlery
- Ziploc Bags (Sandwich, Gallon, and Larger)
- Gallon Freezer Bags
- Large Tupperware Containers with Lids
- Large Pots and Pans
- Oven Mitts
- Cloth Hand Towels
- Basic Cookbooks
- Flashlights w/ Batteries
- AA/AAA/CCC Batteries
- Pens
- Packing tape
- Labels
- MP3 Players
- Community Center
• School Supplies
• Book Bags
• Nerf Guns
• Earphones
• Gift Cards
• Commercial Keurig Machine
• “For Real” Milkshake Machine
• Tablets for Reading/Math Program
• Remote-control Cars
• Dodge Balls
- Food Services
• #10 Cans of Vegetables
• Industrial Can Opener
• Ground beef, Pork, Sausage, Hot Dogs, Fish
• Butter
• Sugar
• Napkins
• Sliced bread
• BBQ Sauce
• Multipurpose cleaner
• Aprons
• Metal fan, 3 speed, 16” or 20”
• Meat Slicer (Commercial)
• Metal Pans (4 inch)
• Prepackaged, disposable silverware
• Chef Knives
• Spices
- Medical Clinic
• Alka Seltzer Cold Medication
• Antibiotic Cream (Neosporin)
• Anti-Fungal Cream (Athlete’s Foot Cream)
• Cepacol/Sore throat Lozenges
• Cough Drops – Regular and Sugar Free
• DayQuil Cold Medication
• Eye Drops
• Hand Sanitizer (Individual size)
• Hydrocortisone Cream
• Instant Hot Packs
• Lip Balm
• Sinus Congestion Medication
- Dental Clinic
- Hydrogen peroxide 1.5% – 2% mouth rinse
- Polident adhesive for dentures
- Travel-sized non-alcoholic mouthwash
- Dental pics
- Dental floss/ Flossers
- Denture cases
- Denture brushes
- Toothbrush holders (travel)
- Mobile Mission
• Sweatshirts and pants (M, L, XL)
• Winter Coats
• Blankets
• Jeans (Waist Size 32, 34, 36, 38, 40)
• Underwear (S, M, L, XL)
• T-shirts
• Candles
• Sterno
• Deodorant (men and women)
• Flashlights
- Food Bank
• Toilet Paper
• Paper Towels
• Tissues
• Tissues
• General equipment upgrades and repairs ($2,500)
• General funds for repairs to walk-in freezer and cooler ($1,000)
• Funds for new battery for forklift ($4,800)
- Items We Do Not Need
Furniture — Unless specifically stated in our needs list, we do not accept furniture due to limited storage capabilities. We recommend contacting New Digs Ministry 717.620.9735
Small Household Goods — Unless specifically asked for
Queen and King Size Bedding
Tracfone Cards
- Frequently Asked Questions
Can I conduct a collection drive on your behalf?
Of course! Please let us know about your drive by sending a quick email to info@bethesdamission.org.
Are there any other items you need?
The majority of our needs are listed here. Occasionally, we will send out an email or post on Facebook about urgent needs.
