Items needed for Jacksonville area children and youth shelters.

This picture was taken at Community Connections in Jacksonville, FL, one of the shelters Forsaken Generation works to support. 

 

With over 8,000 homeless children in NE Florida, Forsaken Generation is working relentlessly to help these children. We currently work to support the efforts of 10 agencies in Jacksonville, FL that are helping these children.  They are as follows: Daniel Kids,The Sulzbacher Center, Trinity Rescue Mission, Youth Crisis Center, Family Promise, City Rescue Mission, Community Connections, House of Angels, Jasmyn and Seamark Ranch. 

The shelters are in desperate need of many items that simply can’t be purchased for the residents. With recent cuts in funding, the needs are greater than ever. You can collect some of these items, even organize a drive at your school, work or church. Here is a wish list of items needed: 

 

Babies/children – age 1-5 
[ * items desperately needed for Healthy Families and Davis Daycare ]

• Pampers *
• Baby wipes*
• Bottles *
• Formula *
• Baby food *
• Baby wash (small samples accepted)
• Baby shampoo (small samples accepted)
• Lotion * (small samples accepted)
• Baby powder * (small samples accepted)
• Vaseline/Diaper rash ointment
• Bibs
• Breast Pumps *
• Baby Monitors *
• Cribs
• Maternity Clothing
• Socks
• Bottles
• Burp Cloth
• Pottie Training pants/ies
• Baby Blanket
• Onesies
• Baby aspirin
• Small toys (rattles, etc.)
• Small Toys (stuffed animals, cars, etc.)
• Sippy cups
• Beginner books
• Coloring books/Crayons
• Games (age appropriate)
• Craft items

Linens [ * items desperately needed ]

• Bed linens * (Twin with pillow cases) –must be NEW (OSHA requirement)
• Pillows *
• Blankets *
• Towels
• Washcloths
• Hand Towels

Laundry Kit [ * items desperately needed ]

• Laundry Detergent *
• Fabric Softener *
• Bleach
• Laundry Basket *
• Rolls of Quarters * 
  (the ladies have to pay to wash/dry their clothes) 

Dishes [ * items desperately needed ]

• Pots
• Pans
• Can Openers
• Forks, spoons, and knives
• Pot Holders

Personal Grooming Supplies

• Bars of Soap
• Shampoo
• Conditioner
• Lotion
• Hair brush/comb
• Hair Dryer
• Nail kits
• Toothbrush
• Toothpaste
• Razors (disposable)
• Deodorant (women’s)
• Toilet paper

Cleaning/Other Supplies

• Broom/Dustpan
• Mop
• Bucket
• Sponges/Scrub Brushes
• Cleaners (i.e. Comet, etc.)
• Surface cleaner (i.e. Fantastic, 409, etc.)
• Paper towels
• Trash bags (kitchen)
• Kitchen trash can
• Electric Iron and Ironing Board

Ongoing needs

• Gas/grocery store/bra store gift cards 
  (to give as prizes to ladies)
• Event Tickets (to give as prizes to ladies)
• Televisions
• New Women’s and Children’s Underwear and Socks – all sizes
• Cars
• Pens
• Pencils
• Copy Paper
• Desk Calendars
• Appointment Books
• Car Seat

If you're interested in organizing a drive to collect these items please contact us and we will connect you with a shelter in need. 

 

Comments

[Kalvin Frnk]

The shelters are in desperate need of many items that simply can’t be purchased for the residents. With recent cuts in funding, the needs are greater than ever.
disposable hand towels