Most Needed Items

Most Needed Items for Family & Children’s Center

In-kind donations to Family & Children’s Center are extremely useful. These items are highly requested and help people served in our programs focus on treatment and achieve their goals. While we encourage brand new items, we accept gently used goods. When you donate in-kind, you’re helping FCC deliver quality services to people who need it most in our community.

Personal Hygiene Care Needs

Body Wash
Toothpaste
Toothbrushes
Shampoo
Conditioner
Mouthwash
Soap
Deodorant
Socks (Adult Sizes)
Lotion
Brushes/Combs

Out-Of-Home Care/Independent Living Needs

Blankets
Towels
Sheets
Comforters
Laundry Baskets
Laundry Detergent
Pots & Pans
Paper Towels
Toilet Paper
Duffel Bags
Rubber Maid Totes (any size)
Garbage Cans
Plates/Bowls
Mixing Bowls
Cooking Utensils
Silverware
Backpacks
Shower Curtains
Alarm Clocks
Smoke Detectors
Carbon Monoxide Detectors
Small Appliances (toaster, etc.)
Cleaning Supplies

Family & Infant Care Needs

Diapers (Sizes 0-5)
Wipes
Diaper Cream
Diaper Genie Inserts
Outlet Covers
Cabinet Locks
9-Volt Batteries
Fire Extinguishers
C & D Batteries (for toys, swings, etc.)
Board Books
Baby Socks (Sizes 0-5)
Kids Socks (6 Months-3T)
Baby Food & Toddler Snacks (Puffs, Yogurt Bites, etc.)
Bubbles
Play-Doh
Play Costumes & Accessories

Mental Health Care Needs

Fidget Toys—for Adults & Kids
Whiteboards (Personal Size) & Dry Erase Markers
Cush Balls
Art Supplies – Coloring Books (Children & Adult), Colored Pencils, Makers, Crayons, Construction Paper, Pipe Cleaners, Glue, Canvas, Paint, Brushes, Modeling Clay, Play-Doh, Beads
Yoga Mats & Yoga Balls
Puzzles
Crossword Puzzles/Word Finds/Sudoku

Kids & Teens Activities Needs

Children’s Chapter Books
Legos
Young Adult Novels & DVDs
Board Games
Sharpies
Backpacks
Headphones/Earbuds
Art Supplies – Coloring Books (Children & Adult), Colored Pencils, Makers, Crayons, Construction Paper, Pipe Cleaners, Glue, Canvas, Paint, Brushes, Modeling Clay, Play-Doh, Beads

Gift Cards

Gift cards in any increment to be used for purchasing needed items that we don’t have on hand and to also be used for awards and rewards for clients and/or staff engagement.

Ideal places include: Kwik Trip, Walmart, Target, Festival Foods, etc.

Other items we accept

We take gently used clothing for babies to adults, shoes, baby equipment that is up-to-date and in excellent condition, household items.

We also take bicycles in excellent for transportation for children and adults. Tires must be in good condition/able stay inflated, no rust, seat must be in-tact.

 

Drop off your donations at our 1707 Main Street location in La Crosse and fill out a donation form.

If you have any questions about in-kind donations, are unsure if we can accept something or want to call ahead, please contact us at 608-785-0001.