ShelterCare program participants generally need household supplies to help them get started in their new residence. Many participants have low or no income, and benefits such as SNAP cannot be used to purchase cleaning supplies and other items that are necessary for maintaining a safe and livable home environment.
- All-purpose cleaner
- Glass cleaner
- Toilet cleaner
- Dish soap
- Laundry soap
- Paper towels
- Sponges/cleaning rags
- Garbage bags
- Brooms
- Dust pans
- Mops
- Buckets
- Kitchen trash cans
- New vacuum cleaners
- Soap
- Shampoo
- Shaving gel
- Toothpaste
- Toothbrush
- Floss
- Tampons and sanitary napkins
- Toilet paper
- Deodorant
- Razors
- Standard bed pillows (New)
- Dinnerware sets
- Pots and pans
- Bedding, Twin and Full size (New)
- Towels (New)
- Some types of furniture … Learn More.
If you wish to make a donation of supplies or items not listed here, email development@sheltercare.org or call (541) 686-1262 to find out if your donation is a good fit for ShelterCare.
- Clothing
- Food
- Used Beds (even if they’re like-new, we unfortunately cannot accept them)
- Used/Opened hygiene products (shampoo, soap, toothpaste, deodorant, etc.)
- Stuffed Animals
- TVs and Electronics
- Appliances
- Candles
- Candle Holders
- Oil Lamps
- Flammable Liquids
- Items associated with consuming alcohol and/or cigarettes including wine glasses, shot glasses, and items decorated with alcohol or tobacco labels.
- Seasonal and holiday-themed decorative items are better donated elsewhere.
- No weapons or ammunition of any kind, including toys and replicas.