You’d be surprised at how your everyday surplus could meet a vital need for us. Do you have a basement or garage in need of some cleaning? Do you have a retail company with “scratch and dent” inventory or last year’s models? Do you get returns that are perfectly fine? We can provide a tax-deductible receipt for the estimated value of your in-kind good or service. Here are a few suggestions.
CONSUMABLES (We can ALWAYS use these, in any amount)
- antibacterial liquid soap
- brooms/sponge mops
- buckets of all purpose joint compound
- cases of bottled water/soda/tea/juice
- cleaning products/bleach / laundry soap
- coffee/ tea/ hot chocolate /lemonade
- copier paper – letter and legal
- drywall sanding sheets and/or sponges
- facial dust masks for volunteers
- gas cards (for tractors/mowers)
- gift cards (Lowes, Target, Sams Club, Costco, Walmart)
- heavy duty trash bags
- HP 88XL printer cartridges (color & black)
- lightbulbs
- paint brushes (all sizes)
- paper napkins / paper towels
- plastic protective eye gear
- sand paper for wood-stripping
- Sharpees and Dry Erase markers
- toilet paper
- Ziploc bags (all sizes)
TOOLS/PRODUCTS (Please contact us with any questions prior to donating)
- 20”” chain for Echo/Stihl chain saws
- 20” chain saw
- 20-gallon plastic tubs (10)
- cordless drill with battery charger
- extra long garden hoses (with couplers)
- garden carts on wheels
- large capacity ShopVac
- nylon rope / ratchet straps / bungee cords
- pallet of ½” sheet rock
- steel rakes
- rolls of R-30 insulation (for attic and walls)
- snow blower
- stainless steel pantry shelving
- wheel barrows – need 6
FUN STUFF
- bat houses, bird houses, bird feeders
- bell choir set of bells (table, music, gloves, etc.)
- craft supplies and small craft kits
- floral bulbs (all kinds)
- garden stepping stones
- garden trellis (several – in wood only)
- gardening hand tools (assorted)
- hammock and/or tree swings (no plastic)
- inspirational/spiritual books, DVDs, videos, CDs
- outdoor (all weather) plaques with Bible verses
- outdoor wind chimes (artisan quality)
- perennials and bedding plants
- prayer/kneeling bench
- seed packets for wild flowers and woodland annuals/perennials
- stone or wrought iron garden benches (no plastic)
- wall Crosses (artisan quality)
WOW STUFF
- 15 round all-weather folding tables
- 5HP wood chipper
- 12×12 (or larger) walk-in refrigerator with compressor
- 16 twin bed mattress sets (new)
- commercial stainless steel 3-bowl wash sink
- commercial stainless steel work tables (assorted sizes)
- commercial-grade washer & dryer
- fencing for 3-acre garden
- industrial freezers (2)
- MDF paneling for commercial kitchen
- outdoor canvass party tents (assorted sizes)
- outdoor lighting system donated and installed
- plasma VGA flat screen for our classroom
- security/lock system donated and installed
- small pick-up truck (for transporting produce)
- zero-turn mower (in good condition)