In-Kind Giving & Wish List

Donating new or gently used items is a meaningful way to support FamilyMeans programs and the individuals and families we serve. In-kind gifts help us stretch financial resources while providing practical items that enhance programming for youth, older adults, caregivers, and families throughout our community.

The wish list below highlights some of our most frequently requested items. If you have resources, products, or services not listed here, we welcome the opportunity to discuss how they may support our mission.

Most Needed Right Now

The following items are consistently in demand across our programs:

• Toiletries (toothbrushes, toothpaste, soap, deodorant, lotion, lip balm)
• Sports equipment (soccer balls, basketballs, volleyballs, footballs)
• Winter gear (gloves, hats, boots, and rain jackets)
• Art and craft supplies (markers, drawing paper, paint, glue sticks)
• Movie night snacks (chips, candy, juice, soda, pizza gift cards)
• Cleaning supplies (disinfecting wipes, window cleaner, paper towels)
• Small incentive items for youth (water bottles, fidgets, notebooks, trading cards)
• Bingo prizes for older adults

Please contact us before donating large quantities of items so we can confirm current program needs.

Caregiving & Aging Programs

Caregiver Respite Groups: FamilyMeans provides group respite opportunities for older adults whose caregivers need time to rest, recharge, and attend to other responsibilities. Participants enjoy games, music, art activities, movement, and companionship in a safe and welcoming environment.

Most Needed Items

• Puzzles with 100 or fewer large-piece pieces
• Bingo prizes, including large candy bars, small snack packages, note cards, soap and personal care products, small gift items

In-Home Respite

Trained volunteers provide companionship and supervision in a participant's home, giving family caregivers time away while ensuring their loved one remains engaged and supported.

Most Needed Items

• Picture books featuring landscapes, seasons, holidays, or historical events
• Scrapbook style photo books that encourage reminiscing and conversation
• Books with engaging visual content

Youth Development Programs

FamilyMeans Youth Development serves children and teens ages 5-18 through after-school and enrichment programming. Many of the families that use our programming face financial challenges. Gifts of basic need items can help these families gain access to essential items; other supplies help to support our everyday programming.

Food & Basic Needs

• Movie night snacks, including pizza, small snack packages, juice, or candy
• Toiletries, including toothbrushes, toothpaste, soap, lotion, deodorant, lotion, and lip balm.

Arts & Crafts

• Drawing & Writing Supplies, including washable markers, Sharpie markers, dry erase markers and erasers, and colored pencils
• Paper Products, including drawing paper, lined paper, graph paper, construction paper, sketch pads, and poster board
• Craft Supplies, including glue and glue sticks, craft sticks, pom-poms, slime kits, and general craft materials
• Painting Supplies, including canvases, paint, and brushes

Indoor Recreation

• Games & Technology, including Nintendo Switch games, Xbox 360 games, Wii games, and headphones
• Educational & Learning Toys, including Legos, magnet tiles, building blocks, and STEM and educational toys

Facility Supplies

• Everyday cleaning products including disinfecting wipe, window cleaner, and hand sanitizer.

Outdoor Recreation & Sports

• Clothing & Weather Gear, including rain jackets, winter gloves, winter hats, and winter boots
• Sports Equipment, including soccer balls, basketballs, volleyballs, footballs, tennis balls, tennis racquets, air pumps, soccer cleats, soccer socks, goalie gloves, shin guards, and mouth guards
• Outdoor Games, including giant Jenga, bean bag toss games, and frisbee golf sets

Incentives & Recognition Items

• Items used to celebrate accomplishments, encourage participation, and recognize growth, including water bottles, sports bags, trading cards, fidget items, notebooks, pencils, headbands and hair accessories, and sports-themed merchandise