Our Wish List
Network of Community Ministries welcomes the following In-kind donations to help us serve people in need. Below is a list of items that we use regularly as well as items needed for our seasonal programs.
Current Food Pantry Needs
Fresh Produce
Baking Goods (Flour, Sugar, Cooking Oil, pre-made mixes such as Bisquik and Jiffy)
Canned Fruit (any variety)
Jelly, Jams, and Spreads
Canned Meat (chicken, chili, tuna, etc.)
Canned Pasta
Bottled Water (for volunteers)
Hygiene Products (soap, shampoo, toilet paper, feminine hygiene products, deodorant, tooth paste, toothbrushes, facial tissues, laundry detergent, and cleaning supplies)
Items to keep Food Pantry clean and sanitized
Paper Towels
Bleach
Clothing Center
Network accepts all new and gently used clothing. Critical clothing needs include:
Men’s Belts-New and Used
Men’s Small Pants and Shirts
Shoes (men and children)
Underwear and Undergarments – New Only (men, women, and children)
Socks – New Only (men, women, and children)
Children and Youth Clothes
Children’s School Uniforms (red white and blue polo shirts; Navy/khaki shorts, shirts, and pants)
Ongoing Program Needs
Bus and DART Passes
Copy Paper
Gift cards in denominations of $15-$25 (from stores that carry groceries, toiletries, school supplies, etc.)
Refrigerated Truck (to transport bulk food for food pantry)
Seasonal Youth Program Needs
School Supplies (Pre-K through High School)
New, unwrapped toys for Toyland Express
Kid-Friendly food items for Big Meals for Little Kids
- pop-top canned meals
- microwavable individual meals
- healthy snack choices
- granola bars
- fruit-leathers
- cereal
- easy-to-toast frozen breakfast options
- school-age appropriate books
