Consider donating these items to help someone who is transitioning from an abusive relationship to a more secure situation. If you have an item you are interested in donating that does not appear on this list, please contact us at 978.744.2299 ext. 114 or giving@hawcdv.org to inquire if it’s something we might need.
Your donations of basic need items help our clients and our shelter families as they work to rebuild their lives. You can order directly from our Amazon Wish List and have it shipped directly to our Salem office: HAWC, 27 Congress St. #204 , Salem, MA 01970.
Cleaning Supplies
- Clorox wipes
- Bleach
- Laundry detergent
- Dish soap
- Sponges
- Paper towels
- Toilet paper
- Hand sanitizer
- Hand soap
- Bar soap
- Body wash
- Mouthwash
Medicine/Healthcare
- Robitussin cough medicine/generic cough medicine
- Children’s Tylenol and Ibuprofen/generic medicine
- Regular Tylenol and ibuprofen
- Pedialyte
- Thermometers
- Rubbing alcohol
- Tissues
The following items are accepted throughout the year:
- Gift Cards
- Full-size toiletries (shampoo, soap, lotion, etc.)
- Diapers (all sizes but especially larger sizes)
- Baby wipes
- Baby formula
- New queen and twin size sheet sets and pillow cases
- New queen and twin size comforters
- New pillows
- Shower curtains
- Shower liners
- Laundry detergent
- Bleach
- Sponges
- Toilet paper/paper towels
- New bath towels and washcloths
- New clothes and shoes
- New or used winter coats
- New welcome door mats for our Emergency Shelter
- New kitchen items
- Pots, pans, dishes, utensils, cups
- New arts and craft supplies
- Notebooks, journals and folders for clients to store important information and notes
- Rolls of quarters for laundry
We cannot pick up furniture donations, but if you are able to transport it to us, we may accept it on a case-by-case basis. Please give us a call at 978.744.2299 ext. 114. We do not accept wood furniture of any kind.