2015 Wish List

We appreciate your interest in making an in-kind gift to Hope House. There are many items that can assist our work in ending homelessness and creating healthy communities. The list below contains food, household and hygiene items that are most needed right now.

 

Donations can be dropped off at our office (209 W Orchard St) any day of the week between 7am and 7pm. Unfortunately, we do not have a delivery van or the staff capacity to pick up donations from homes or businesses.

 

If you have questions regarding donations, please contact Communications and Development Associate, Rachel Quednau, at rachelq@hopehousemke.org or 414-389-3834. 

 

Important: Please make sure to check the expiration date on any food you donate. Expired food puts our clients at risk for food-borne illnesses and requires additional volunteer time to sort through and dispose of such items. A good rule of thumb is: If you wouldn’t eat it, don’t donate it. We also strongly prefer that donated items be new - we cannot take used clothing or toys due to storage and hygiene concerns.

 

Finally, if you are looking for an impactful and simple way to support Hope House, please consider making a financial contribution. By giving financially, you enable us to purchase items in bulk, and to pay for intangible things like heating, electricity and staff salaries. Online donations can be made here. You can also include a financial donation as a check (made out to "Hope House of Milwaukee") when you deliver in-kind items.

 Current Needs   

FOOD:

Protein

Meat (frozen or canned)

Meat-filled stews and soups

Beans

Canned fish

Peanut butter

Starch

Rice

Mac & Cheese

Tortillas

Dairy

Milk (shelf stable)

Cheese

Produce

Vegetables (fresh, frozen or canned)

Fruit (fresh, frozen or canned)

Soups

Tomato sauce and canned tomatoes

Breakfast

Cake mix/brownie mix

Pancake mix

Cereal

Oatmeal

Tea

Coffee

Other

Condiments, sauces, spices

Granola bars

Health snack foods

 

PERSONAL HYGIENE:

Shampoo

Conditioner

Lotion

Soap

Feminine Products

Razors

Toothbrushes

Toothpaste

Floss

Deodorant

Baby wipes

Tissue packs

 

HOUSEHOLD:            

Bath Towels/Washcloths

Sheet Sets (All Sizes)

Pillows

Laundry detergent

 

CHILDREN:

Books

Diapers

Formula (Gerber Good Start is the preferred brand)

BPA-Free Baby Bottles

Art Supplies

School supplies

Educational Games

 

GIFT CARDS:

Target

Kohl's

Walmart

Payless Shoes

Pick’N’ Save

 

MISCELLANEOUS:

Bus tickets

 

Items we DON'T need right now:

Baby blankets

Juice

Used clothing

Used toys

Furniture

Hats, mittens, gloves

 

Thank you for your contribution to Hope House!