Needs List

No matter the size of your donation, it makes a big difference in the lives of many men, women and children in the Skid Row community. The following is a list of common gift-in-kind needs at the Los Angeles Mission:

EVERY DAY NEEDS
 
Personal Care Items
• Deodorant/antiperspirant
• Toothpaste and toothbrushes
• Mouthwash
• Body lotion
• Razors
• Shaving Cream
• Bar soap
• Shampoo
• Conditioner
• Hair gel/grease
• Diapers
• Formula
 
Food
• #10 cans of vegetables
• Bread
• Oatmeal
• Cold cereal
• Dairy products
• Meats
• Poultry
• Grocery store gift certificates
 
Clothing Items
• New socks
• New underwear
• New women’s undergarments
• Men’s pants (especially sizes 32 – 38)
• XL and XXL men’s shirts
• Men’s shoes size 8 and higher
• Shower shoes
• Pajamas, tops and bottoms

SEASONAL NEEDS
 
Easter
• Candy
• Ziplock bags
• Paper bags
 
End of Summer Block Party
• Back packs
• School supplies
• Pens
• Pencils
• Notebook paper
• Calculators
• Dictionaries
• Crayons
 
Christmas
• Toys/board games for all ages (especially for ages 7 – 11)
• Stationary
• Cosmetics
• Wrapping paper
• Scotch tape
• Adult size scissors