This list changes seasonally and is regularly updated. Please check back from time to time to make sure you have referred to the most current list of items needed.

(Please note that the majority of our residents use 'adult' care items. Occasionally 'bubble bath' or products specifically designed for infants, toddlers, or very young children. These items are sometimes needed in the Foster Care program.)

Top 4 needed items:

Bath Towels

Deodorant/Anti-perspirant (Suave for females, any for males)

Shampoo & Conditioner (both genders, Suave is fine)

Body wash/gel (both genders)

Other top items:

Hand lotion

Shaving gel/cream (female)

Chapstick

Hairbrushes

Disposable safety razors (both genders, multi-blade)

Face wash (Equate Daily is fine)

Mousse/hair gel

Other items that are always needed:                               

Twin sheet sets                                                                                    
Hair dryers

Plastic coat hangers         
Alarm clocks (with or without radio)                           

Laundry baskets                                                                                     
Bath puffs

Art supplies                                     
Plastic food storage containers (all sizes)                       

Flat irons (2 in. for straightening hair)          
Large storage containers w/lids (for out of Phone cards season clothing)                          
DVD movies (PG-13 or less)                                                              
Duffle bags/luggage       

Plastic drinking glasses                                         
Napkins, paper towels, & toilet paper                                               

Gift cards to major retailers                                                 

Items you wish to donate can be sent to:                

HopeTree Family Services 
Attn: David Wilson   

P.O. Box 849
Salem, VA 24153

To bring items to campus in person, please
contact David Wilson at (540) 389-2112,

or by email at davidw@HopeTreeFS.org