Essential Item Drives

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Essential Item Drives2025-04-03T15:11:02-04:00

You can have a big impact on families and individuals in need in Westchester by organizing a drive among your friends, community, or coworkers to collect essential items and donate them to WJCS. Below are lists of items most needed and kits you can put together to help people in our community.

  • Feminine products (tampons, pads)
  • Shaving cream & razors
  • Hair care products: hairbrushes, combs, hair ties, etc.
  • Deodorant
  • Toothpaste, toothbrushes, mouthwash, dental floss, etc.
  • Shaving cream/razors
  • Hair care products: hairbrushes, combs, hair ties, etc. 
  • Deodorant
  • Toothpaste, toothbrushes, mouthwash, dental floss, etc.

New items only

  • Diapers
  • Wipes
  • Formula
  • Bottles
  • Infant and toddler clothing
  • Blankets
  • Car seats
  • Strollers
  • Diaper bags
  • Toys
  • Books
  • Detergent
  • Dryer sheets
  • Fabric softener
  • Laundry bags
  • Sewing supplies
  • Disinfectant wipes/sprays
  • All-purpose cleaners
  • Toilet bowl cleaners
  • Hand sanitizer
  • Hand soap
  • Dish soap
  • Paper towels
  • Sponges/scrubbers
  • Gloves
  • Trash bags 
Gift cards are needed in emergency situations for clients facing homelessness.

  • Metro cards
  • Food cards: $15-25 gift cards to Dunkin Donuts, Subway, Target, grocery stores, etc.

Closets with supplies for families in crisis are located in each of our 4 clinics in Hartsdale, Peekskill, Mount Vernon, and Yonkers.

  • Toiletries: shampoo, conditioner, brushes, combs, wipes, toothpaste, toothbrushes, soap, body wash, shaving supplies, feminine products, toilet paper
  • Cleaning products: laundry detergent, dish soap, Lysol, Clorox wipes
  • Snacks: granola bars, nut mixes, pretzels, water bottles
  • Babies & toddlers: diapers, wipes, formula, baby food, pull ups

Backpacks with the following items are distributed to homeless individuals and those in need.

  • Warm clothing: women and men’s medium and large coats, sweatshirts, gloves, hats scarves, rain ponchos, and socks
  • Personal hygiene kits for men/women (see above)
  • Metro cards
  • Art supplies
  • Crafts
  • Legos
  • Snacks
  • Water bottles


WJCS is not able to accept donated items other than what is listed above. We cannot accept used items or clothing. Except in rare situations, we do not accept furniture, household items, appliances, computers, clothing, and books, except for new children’s books. We are unable to store items and only accept items that can be immediately distributed.

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