HOLIDAY WISH LIST 2015 (Please deliver items by Monday, December 21, 2015)
Thank you for your interest in helping out those in need during the holiday season. Items can be
dropped off any time at our main location at 6700 Freetown Road in Columbia. Please be sure to
fill out a donation slip so that we may properly acknowledge your donation. For any other types of
items please contact the shelter office at 410-531-6006 or e-mail to [email protected].
Grassroots year-round shelter needs list is available on our web site at
http://grassrootscrisis.org/ways-to-give/in-kind-donations
Only NEW items for the holidays, please.
GIFT CARDS
Donations of gift cards allow Grassroots to make sure that all our residents get something special
for the holidays. They work well for both men and women and are perfect for all ages, sizes, and
interests. Gift cards allow parents to personally pick out something special for their own
children. Please consider donating a gift card for the following:
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Walmart (preferred) or Target
Food stores (Giant, Safeway, etc.)
Gas Cards (Sunoco, Exxon, BP, Shell)
AMC Theaters
FOR TEENS
Grassroots is currently in need of gifts for kids ages 12 and over who reside in our shelter.
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Sweaters (with store tags) in variety of sizes (our shelter gets chilly)
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Flannel Pajama bottoms (with store tags) in a variety of sizes
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Sweats in neutral colors sizes S, M, L, XL (for teens to hang out in)
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Sports Team Items (t-shirts, sweats, wallets, mugs, head bands, etc such as Ravens,
Redskins, Steelers, Terps, available at Walmart, Kohls, and Target for under $20)
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DVD’s – Insurgent, Transformers, Furious 7, Mad Max, Rio 2, Pitch Perfect 2, Hot Pursuit,
Thor, The Best of Me, St. Vincent, Aloha, Game of Thrones, Ninja Turtles
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Games – Anything EXCEPT Chutes & Ladders, Candyland, and Monopoly (we get too many)
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Watches, wallets, and backpacks for teens – male and female
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CD Players and CD’s for middle and high school age (One Direction, Taylor Swift, Nick
Jonas, Katy Perry, Rihanna, Selena Gomez, Ariana Grande, Iggy Azalea, Nicki Ninaj)
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Footballs and basketballs
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Robes, Slippers in assorted sizes
FOR BOYS AGES 3-8 YEARS
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Remote Control Vehicle with batteries
Star Wars Light Sabers with batteries
Action Figures – Anything Star Wars, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Marvel Characters
Lego Set – Lego sets are really great!
Sweats in neutral colors sizes S, M, L, XL (for kids to hang out in)
Sweaters (with store tags) in variety of sizes (our shelter gets chilly)
Pajama sets (with store tags) in a variety of sizes
FOR GIRLIE GIRLS
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Dolls – Barbie Dolls, Baby Alive, Cabbage Patch Dolls, Bratz, Dolls, Ever After High dolls,
Circo Series of Baby Dolls (Target)
Doll Accessories – Baby Strollers, Barbie Accessories, Doll Clothing, Baby doll play sets
Animals - Littlest Pet Shop, Fur Real Friends, Pets with Style, Shopkins,
Sweats in neutral colors sizes S, M, L, XL (for kids to hang out in)
Sweaters (with store tags) in variety of sizes (our shelter gets chilly)
Pajama sets (with store tags) in a variety of sizes
FOR LITTLE ONES BIRTH TO 3
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Developmental and educational toys for babies and toddlers such as Baby Einstein Products
My first Scooter
FOR MEN AND WOMEN
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Sweats in neutral colors sizes S, M, L, XL, and XXL for men and women
Bathrobes (all sizes especially XXL)
Purses, handbags, and totes for women
Sweaters (with store tags) in variety of sizes (our shelter gets chilly)
Umbrellas, Wallets, Watches
Slippers and Slipper Socks
Flannel Pajama bottoms (with store tags) in a variety of sizes
Cologne for men and perfume for women
Portable CD players and music CD’s
Heavy winter gloves, hats, scarves, and socks
Underwear – boxers and boxer briefs
New Sheet sets (twin size)
Sports Team Clothing in M, L, XL, and XXL Sizes (Ravens, Redskins, Steelers, Terps)
Sports Team Items (wallets, hats, gloves, scarves, backpacks, etc)