Our Wishlist
Your Donations Are Important to Us!
As our needs grow more every day, each dollar given or dollar saved goes a long way to providing important services.
Because of staffing restrictions, we are typically unable to pick up donations. However, depending on the urgency, there are situations where caseworkers may be able to assist with pick-up. Feel free to inquire. W accept new or used items in good condition.
Items which are not distributed to Bell’s service recipients in a reasonable amount of time may be given to other area non-profits for distribution or sold through our affiliate, Re-Source York, with the proceeds benefiting Bell programs.
Want to share your blessings this season with a gift for a child or family residing at Bell Family Shelter? Please call 717-845-9536 and ask how you can help.
Want to bring holiday cheer to a lonely adult living with mental illness or intellectual disability? CONTACT JANEL FOX at 848-5767, ext. 515 or jfox@bellsocialization.com
CURRENT WISHLIST
Heavy blankets
Large (18 to 20 gallon) plastic storage totes with lids
Socks, new underwear – all ages and sizes
Special gifts that empower individuals receiving services:
THINGS WE CAN USE MOST OF THE TIME:
At any time of year, we generally accept the following donations in GOOD, USABLE CONDITION:
Health Care Supplies (no outdated items accepted)
Hair Care items: shampoo, conditioner & styling product for all hair types, brushes, combs & picks
Assorted size bandages, gauze & sterile pads, medical tape, antibiotic cream
Pain Relievers (adult & pediatric)
Cough syrup (alcohol free)
Tissues & Toilet Paper
Toothbrushes and Toothpaste, Mouthwash (alcohol free)
Diapers (all sizes) and Baby Wipes
Household Items
Stainless Steel Pots and Pans, Baking Sheets, Cake Pans
Dish and flatware sets, bedding, towels, curtains
Laundry supplies (detergent, softeners, laundry baskets)
Household cleaning products (cleaners, mops, brooms, rubber gloves, sponges)
Plastic drinking cups
Craft / Activity Items
Colored Pencils & washable colored markers
Foam crafting sheets, Canvas, Poster Board
Paints and Brushes
Coloring books
Word search books
DVD Movies
Free passes/tickets to exhibits, shows, festivals and more
Canned Goods and Dry Boxed Foods
No. 10 Cans & Quantity-Sized Packaging are Best
Vegetables, Fruits, Meats (tuna/stews), Mayo, Mustard, Ketchup, Sugar, Flour, Brown Sugar, Pastas & Rice, Spaghetti Sauce, Cereals/Breakfast Bars, Boxed Potato & Noodle Mixes, Apple & Orange Juice
Furniture (in good condition only)
Tables: Kitchen, dining, side/end/coffee; picnic or patio
Chairs: Straight-back, desk, easy chairs, recliners
Sofas: Smaller size. NO SOFA BEDS
CLEAN Beds, Mattresses, Box Springs: Twin size are the most needed. Full size are needed on occasion. NO QUEEN OR KING SIZE. No water beds. Metal frames preferred.
Lamps: Table lamps, floor lamps, desk models
Small household appliances in very good working condition.
NO REFRIGERATORS, STOVES, WASHERS, DRYERS, DISHWASHERS OR CABINET STEREOS or CONSOLE TVS. (Please contact Re-Source York at 717-852-7574 to donate)
NO USED CARPETS
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As a tax-exempt organization under the IRS Code, donors can deduct in-kind contributions as provided in section 170 of the Code. An annual summary of your combined charitable tax donations to Bell (monetary and in-kind) is issued in January for your records.
Please call Community Relations & Development at 717-848-5767, ext. 515 or email jfox@bellsocialization.com to arrange your donation.