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
Neighbor Needs
- Sleeping Bags (new or used)
- Bug Spray
- Ponchos
Food Pantry
- Shelf Stable Milk
- Grocery Bags with Handles (used welcome)
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.
Welcome Home Kits
Help make an empty apartment a home for our residents moving into stable housing.
- Pot and Pan set
- Dish Set
- Glass Set
- Silverware
- Kitchen Utensils
- Can opener
- Shower Curtain
- Towel Set
- Pillow
- Full Sheet Set
- Full Comforter/Blanket
- Cleaning supplies
- Toilet Paper
- Laundry Pods
Current Needs
Personal Care and Household Supplies
Unless indicated otherwise all items must be new.
- Tissues
- Shampoo, Conditioner, Body Wash
- Body Wipes (no water needed)
- Baby Wipes
- Feminine Hygiene Products
- Toilet Paper & Paper Towels
- Laundry Detergent Pods
- Full Sheets
- 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
- Black Beans
- White Rice
- Masa (Corn Flour)
- Cooking Oil
- Granola Bars
- Sugar – 5lbs and individual packets
- Ground Coffee
- Chicken Broth & Stock
- Milk
- Eggs
- Individual Yogurts
- Shredded Cheese
- Black Pepper
- Plastic Forks and knives
- 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
- 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
