Our Amazon Wishlist
The fastest and most helpful way to give is through our current Amazon Wishlist. Items ship directly to us and reflect real-time needs across our programs.
When you check out, please check the “gift” box and provide your name and email so we can properly attribute your donation.
Urgent Needs
Out of Stock
Updated regularly
Cold Weather Items
- Waterproof gloves
- HotHands hand warmers
- Men’s winter clothing
Food Pantry
- Canned fruit
- Black beans
- Shelf-stable milk
- White rice & Ready Rice
Welcome Home Kit
We’ve found stable housing for so many residents and community members that our Move In supplies are dwindling. You can help make an empty space a home by donating from this list.
UNBAGGED LUNCHES
We distribute UNBagged lunches to our residents and community clients who are in need of food. UNBagged lunches are available at any time for anyone who comes to our doors hungry.
Current Needs
SHARE THE WARMTH CLOTHING DRIVE
Help provide warm clothing for our residents and community clients during these cold winter months.
We are collecting donations of the following NEW or GENTLY USED items for men and women:
- Coats
- Water Proof Gloves
- Boots
- Thermal Wear
- Hot Hands Hand Warmers
Personal Care and Household Supplies
Unless indicated otherwise all items must be new.
- Shampoo, Conditioner, Body Wash
- Body Wipes (no water needed)
- Feminine Hygiene Products
- Toilet Paper & Paper Towels
- Laundry Detergent Pods
- New Pillows, Twin and Full Sheets
- New Twin and Full Blankets
- Cleaning supplies
- Paper Towels
- Disinfectant Wipes and Sprays
- Hand Sanitizer
- Towels (New or Gently Used)
Pantry and Meal Programs
All food must be unopened and undamaged.
- Cans or Snack Cups of Fruit
- Shelf Stable Milk
- Chicken Broth & Stock
- Salt & Pepper
- Masa (Corn Flour)
- Olive Oil
- Granola Bars
- Sugar – 5lbs and individual packets
- Ground Coffee
- Milk – shelf stable and refrigerated
- Eggs
- Individual Yogurts
- Shredded Cheese
- Black Pepper
- Plastic Forks
- 20 oz Paper Bowls
- Heavy Duty Dinner Paper Plates
- Disposable Hot Beverage Cups
- 12oz Disposable Cups
- Aluminum Foil
Clothing and Footwear
Items must be clean and in good condition.
- New Men’s Boxers and New Women’s Underwear
- Gently used adult seasonal clothing. Especially high demand men’s clothing:
- Hooded Sweatshirts & Sweatpants
- Jeans & hardy work pants
- 1/4 Zips
- Coats, jackets, hats, gloves, scarves
- Belts
- Shoes and boots in wearable condition
*We do not accept suits or formal business-wear, evening-wear, ties or dress shoes.
Donations are limited to four bags of clothing per donor. Larger donations will require an appointment with our in-kind donations officer. Contact needs@annapolislighthouse.org or 410.268.7160
Gift Cards
Accepted year-round.
- Gas stations
- Grocery Stores
- Local retailers
Items We Cannot Accept
Due to health, safety and space limitations, we cannot accept:
- Leftover, opened or expired food
- Used bedding, pillows, or mattresses
- Furniture or large household items*
- Opened toiletries
- Baby and Children’s items (clothing, toys, stuffed animals, used cribs, car seats)**
- Used electronics
- Books, DVDs, CDs, or other media
- Items that are dirty, stained, torn or moldy
- Donations that are left outside the building
*Call or email our in-kinds donation officer with furniture donation inquiries: needs@annapolislighthouse.org or 410.268.7160
**Our families are best supported with Target and Amazon gift cards so we can meet their specific needs.
Donation Drop-Off Information
- Donations are accepted Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from 8am-6pm
- Large donations & food drives are by appointment only with our In-Kind Development Officer
- Please do not leave items outside of the building
For questions and appointments, please contact needs@annapolislighthouse.org or 410.268.7160
SEPTEMBER SUDS DRIVE
The Light House provides free laundry and shower facilities to our shelter residents and to community clients in our Safe Harbour Resource Center. That amounts to over 150 loads of laundry and over 400 showers per week!
You can help provide the dignity of a fresh start for individuals and families experiencing homelessness by supporting our September Suds Drive today!
ORDER ONLINE THROUGH OUR SEPTEMBER SUDS AMAZON WISHLIST
Or purchase the following items and drop off in person:
- Laundry Pods
- Dryer Sheets
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body Wash
- Lotion
- Razors
