Below is a list of wish list items needed at the Austin Shelter for Women and Children and The Rathgeber Center for Families in Austin.
You can make a monetary donation or drop the items at Austin Area Command at 4700 Manor Rd, Austin, TX 78723, or shop online using the below links. Please do not deliver items directly to our shelters.
If a quantity is not noted, it signifies an ongoing need. To organize a wish list drive, please email or call Donna Clendennen at Donna.Clendennen@uss.salvationarmy.org or 512-634-5921.
CHILDREN’S NEEDS
Please donate new items only. We are unable to accept used donations at this time.
- Clothing (new only)
- Socks
- Underwear (only new, unopened items)
- Baby Supplies
- Pack n’ Play
- Bottles
- Pacifiers
- Baby Blankets
- Sippy Cups
- Infant Toys
HOUSEHOLD ITEMS
- Pots and Pans
- Dish sets: glasses, mugs, plates, bowls
- Silverware sets
- Knife sets
- Kitchen utensils: wisk, mixing bowl, spatula, slotted and non-slotted spoons, tongs
- Small appliances that are practical
- Cutting boards/plastic cutting mats
- Pot holders
- Kitchen towel sets
- Curtain rings
- Bath mats
- Toilet paper packs
- Sheet sets (twin, full, queen); pillowcases, flat and fitted sheets
- Pillows (new only)
- Lightweight blankets
- Small lamps
- Towel sets: bath towels, hand towels, washcloths
- Shower liners
- Trash cans (up to 13 gallons)
- Paper towel packs
- Brooms
- Bagless vacuum cleaners
- Cleaning supplies
WE DO NOT ACCEPT:
- Non-functional home decor items
- Picture frames
- Large appliances or furniture
- TV’s
FIRST AID, HYGIENE AND EMERGENCY ITEMS
- Deodorant
- Toothpaste
- Soap
- Shampoo and Conditioner (Full Size)
- Men’s Products (for teenage boys)
- Ethnic hair care products
- Perfume/Body Spray
- Alcohol pads (only new, unopened items)
MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS
- Make-up Items
- Blank Journals
- Stationary sets
- Books
- Comfort Items (lotion, battery-operated candles, etc.)
Our Mission
The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.