New Directions Shelter and Home Connection are always in need of items for our families. Please refer to the list below for items that are needed. For more information on where to bring your tax-deductible donation, email or call Kelsie at (515) 243-7456 or kelsie@hawthorn-hill.org.
Don’t have time to shop and deliver items to Hawthorn Hill?
Shop online and send items directly to us using one of these Amazon links:
- Holiday Amazon Wish List: Each year we coordinate Christmas gifts for the families with children staying at New Directions Shelter and participating in The Home Connection program. We know the holidays can be especially difficult for those families experiencing homelessness, and want to do everything we can to ensure they have a happy holiday season!
- Hawthorn Hill Reorder List: These items are things we will always need at the shelter, and can never have enough of!
- Hawthorn Hill Shopping List: These items are things that are specific to the families that are currently staying with us.
Most Needed Right Now
- Bath Towels
- Men and Women’s Deodorant
- Multi-Surface Cleaners
- Adult and Kid’s Facemasks (disposable & reusable)
- Size 3 & 4 diapers
- Baby wipes
- Family-sized Body Wash
- Family-sized Lotion
- Shaving Cream
Personal Hygiene
- Body Wash
- Deodorant
- Hair Spray, Mousse, etc.
- Ethnic Hair Products
- Hair Dryers and Straighteners
- Heavy-Duty Brushes and Combs
- Lotion
- Toilet Paper
- Diapers (sizes 4-6)
- Pull-ups
- Baby Wipes
- Baby Soap, Shampoo, and Lotion
Personal Hygiene
- Body Wash
- Deodorant
- Hair Spray, Mousse, etc.
- Ethnic Hair Products
- Hair Dryers and Straighteners
- Heavy-Duty Brushes and Combs
- Lotion
- Toilet Paper
- Diapers (sizes 4-6)
- Pull-ups
- Baby Wipes
- Baby Soap, Shampoo, and Lotion
Household Needs
- Pillows in Good Condition
- Twin Bed Sheets
- Twin Comforters and Blankets
- Towels and Washcloths
- Forks and Spoons
- Tumbler-Type Plastic Drinking Glasses
Cleaning Products
- All-Purpose Cleaner
- Bleach
- Pine-Sol
- Dish Soap (Not For Dishwashers)
- Toilet Bowl Cleaner
- Toilet Bowl Brushes
- Lysol/Disinfectant Spray
- Disinfectant Wipes
- Mops
- Brooms
- Dustpans
- Paper Towels
- Dryer Sheets
- Garbage Bags (39 Gallon)
- Garbage Bags (13-Gallon)
- Laundry Detergent (Powdered Preferred)
Health Products
- Children’s Tylenol and Ibuprofen
- Sore Throat/Cough Drops
- Cold Medicine (adult and children)
- Tums
- Thermometers
- Neosporin
- Orajel for babies and adults
- Vicks Vapor Rub (adult and children)
- Allergy medication (adult and children)
- Chapstick
Other Needs
- Grocery Gift Cards (Hy-Vee, Walmart)
- Gasoline Gift Cards
- Long Distance Calling Cards
- Postage Stamps
- Kid-Friendly Cereal
- Kid’s Snacks
- Gallon-Sized Ziploc Bags
- Baby Formula
- Coffee
Employment Needs
- Bus Tokens
- Flash drives- for storing resumes electronically
- Black two-pocket folders for job fairs