Here are some of the ways that a monetary donation can be helpful in securing:

• Start up food pantry staples
   
• Bus passes to look for work
• Large, secured storage facility to house donations for home items
• Items that cannot be bought with food stamps, such as toilet paper, cleaning products, hygiene products
• Donations for deposits or move in costs (first/last month’s rent, deposits, insurance)
• Assistance with utilities
• Assist with obtaining IDs and Social Security cards necessary for employment
• Medical and dental expenses
• Costs associated with securing personal transportation

Toiletries:

• Shampoo, combs
• Soap, deodorant
• Razors, shaving cream
• Toothpaste, toothbrush, mouthwash

Apartment:

• Furniture – beds, new mattresses, chairs, dressers, fans, small refrigerators
• Kitchen - can opener, towels, toaster, microwave, glasses, dishes, cook wear, utensils
• Miscellaneous - Lamps, linens, bath towels, blankets, shelves, mirrors, electronics

Other:

• Laundry detergent, cleaning supplies, vacuums, light bulbs, bath towels, etc.
• Mini calendar/day planners, notebooks,
• Trash cans, broom, hangers, iron, ironing board, alarm clock, small tools