When survivors of violence seek for safety and security at SPARCC, they often do so without financial resources. In addition to shelter, we provide food and other basic necessities to these families in their time of crisis. There are certain items we need on an ongoing basis. Your in-kind donations, especially of the following items, will help us continue to meet the needs of the families we serve here at SPARCC. 

Household Supplies

• Paper products (including toilet paper, paper towels, paper cups, paper plates and plastic ware)
• Cleaning Products
• New twin-size bed sheets
• Crib sheets
• Pillows and pillow cases
• Bath towels
• Laundry and dish detergent
• Mops, brooms, dust pans
• Blankets

Non-Perishable Food Items

• Food (especially canned goods)
• Rice (white and yellow)
• Peanut butter and jelly
• Sugar
• Cereal
• Coffee and tea

New Clothing

• Socks and underwear (adults and children of all sizes)
• Women’s t-shirts and cotton pants (distributed by advocates at the hospital to victims of sexual assault)
• Robes and pajamas (adults and children of all sizes)

New Personal Care/Hygiene Items

• Disposable diapers & wipes
• Sanitary pads & tampons
• Hair care products
• Hand & body lotion
• Deodorant
• Hairbrushes & combs
• Shampoo & conditioner (full sizes)
• Toothbrushes & toothpaste
• Soap

Other needs

• Gas cards 
• Bus passes
• Pre-paid phone cards
• Gift cards (Grocery, Target or Wal-Mart are the most needed)