Updated: February 9, 2016
Shelter Needs Wish List
(New items only, please. BOLDED items are immediate needs)
GIFT CARDS
 Jiffy Lube, Car-X, Fast Eddies
 Grocery – Jewel, Meijer, Walmart, Target, Aldi
 Gas Cards
 Pharmacy- Walgreens, Walmart, Target, Kmart
 Clothing-Ross, Old Navy, Kohl’s
CLEANING SUPPLIES
 All Purpose Cleaner, Windex & Furniture Polish
(Nontoxic, please!)
 Brooms
 Dishwasher Detergent
 Dishwashing Liquid
 Disinfecting Wipes & Spray Disinfectant
 Dust Pans
 Garbage Bags – All Sizes
 Hand Soap and Soap Refills, Hand Sanitizer
 Mops with replaceable heads
 Irons and Ironing Boards
 Laundry Detergent & Fabric Softener Sheets
 Laundry Detergent & Fabric Softener Sheets
(For Sensitive Skin/babies)
 Libman Mop with replacement pads & spray
 Sanitizer Wipes
 Vacuum Cleaners
KITCHEN ITEMS
 Cheese Grater
 Cooking Utensils
 Cookie Sheets
 Cutting Boards
 Dishware Sets
 Drinking Glasses Sets
 Ice Cube Trays
 Kids’ Silverware
 Kitchen Garbage Cans
 Kitchen Throw Rugs (Neutral Colors & washable)
 Knife Sets (Steak and Cooking)
 Mixing Bowl Sets
 Paper Plates & Paper Bowls
 Paper Napkins & Paper Towels
 Pizza Pan
 Plastic Plates (for children, BPA Free)
 Pots & Pans
 Silverware
 Sippy Cups

Tupperware containers
LINENS
 Bath Towel Sets (Bath and Hand)
 Pillows and Pillow Protectors
 Twin and Full Blankets
 Twin Sheet Sets
 Twin Mattress Pads/Protectors (bedbug proof)
 Twin Mattress Pads/Protectors (waterproof)
 Twin and Full Comforters
(Neutral Colors/Patterns)
BATHROOM ITEMS
 Bathroom Area Rugs (washable)
 Bathroom Cleaner (earth friendly)
 Bathroom Wastebaskets
 Combs and Brushes
 Hair Dryer
 Potty Training Seats
 Shower Curtain Rods
 Shower Curtains & liners
(Neutral Colors/Patterns)
 Step Stools
 Toilet Bowl Cleaner
 Toilet Brushes with Holders
MISCELLANEOUS
 3mm Hooks- All Sizes
 Alarm Clock Radios
 Baby Monitors
 Batteries – All Sizes
 Child safety outlet covers
 Clear Storage Containers with lids
 Feminine Products
 Flash Drives
 Hangers
 Ice Scrapers
 Lamps
 Laundry Baskets
 Light Bulbs (40 & 60 Watts & high-efficiency)
 Plastic Storage Bins with lids
 Over the Door Hooks
 Rubber Mats
 Salt for Walkways
Home of the Sparrow – 5342 W. Elm Street, McHenry, IL P: 815-271-5444 F: 815-271-5406
Items can be dropped off anytime Monday – Friday 8:00am – 5:00pm.