The Ruth Balick Distribution Center welcomes the poor who need clothing and other household items, free of charge. We accept packaged food items at The The Ruth Balick Distribution Center. If you would like to donation prepared food items, plase contact Michael Sullivan at Emmanuel Dining Room West, (302) 652-3228.

WISH LIST

We deeply appreciate donations we receive from generous and kind donors like you who help us make the most of our resources.

To guide donations so they will have the greatest impact, we compile this list of requests directly from our programs serving the homeless and poor.

We also list contact information for your questions and arranging donation drop-off.
Like financial donations to the Ministry, your gifts to our programs are tax-deductible. We thank you in advance for your continued support and kindness to the poor.

If you would like to download a copy of the list below, please click here.

THANK YOU!

Your generosity will help us serve the poor year-round
WISH LISTS FROM OUR PROGRAMS

We deeply appreciate donations we receive from generous and kind donors like you who help us make the most of our resources.
To guide donations so to make the greatest impact, we asked our program teams what would supporters could give that would make life better in our shelters for the homeless and poor.

We also list contact information for your questions and arranging donation drop-off.
Like all financial donations to the Ministry, your gifts to our programs are tax-deductible.
We thank you in advance for your continued support and kindness to the poor.

Emmanuel Dining Room
Contact Michael Sullivan at (302) 652-3228 or msullivan@ministryofcaring.org
to arrange donation delivery to Emmanuel Dining Room West, 121 North Jackson Street, Wilmington, DE 19805-3670
Quaker Quick Oats (not instant)
Cheerios & any brand of corn flakes Just-add-water pancake mix & syrup Gift cards to local grocery stores & The Restaurant Store
Commercial-size cans of vegetables, spaghetti sauce, fruit, beans, tuna Instant mashed potatoes
Please call if you can help fill Emmanuel Dining Room’s need for meal partners & volunteers: • Churches, synagogues, temples, other faith groups, clubs, businesses or other groups to become meal partners to prepare & serve one meal a month at the location of your choice. • Individuals & groups to help serve meals & clean up, especially on weekends.

Mary Mother of Hope House I
Contact Aurdrey Roberts or Nancy Barratt at (302) 652-8532 or aroberts@ministryofcaring.org or nbarratt@ministryofcaring.org
to arrange donation delivery to 1103 West Eighth Street, Wilmington, DE 19806-4605
Snacks in single-serve packaging
Bottled water
DART bus passes
Feminine hygiene products
Depends, all sizes
Bath soap & body wash Standard size pillows
White pillowcases Food storage containers Toothpaste & toothbrushes
Shampoo & conditioner Moisturizing lotion
Combs & brushes Coffee, sugar & iced tea mix
Laundry detergent Pajamas, robes & slippers, all sizes
Gift cards to area grocery stores

Mary Mother of Hope House II & III
Contact Shauna Allicock at (302) 652-1935 or sallicock@ministryofcaring.org
to arrange donation delivery to 121 North Jackson Street, Wilmington, DE 19805-3670
Snacks in single-serve packaging
Bottled water
DART bus passes
Diapers size 2, 3, 4, 5 & 6
Pull-Ups
Baby wipes
Body wash
Adult Advil & children’s Motrin
Bath soap, non-scented & anti-bacterial preferred
Shampoo & conditioner Crib sheets & blankets Colored bath towels & washcloths Twin sheet sets Standard size pillows Pots & pans, potholders Paper plates, napkins Dish towels & dishrags
Gift cards to area grocery stores
Samaritan Housing Contact Joann Spencer at (302) 428-3653 or jspencer@ministryofcaring.org
to arrange donation delivery to 917 North Madison Street, Wilmington, DE 19801-1439
Diapers & diaper bags
Sanitary napkins & tampons
Body wash & bar soap, Dial preferred
Deodorant
Shampoo & conditioner
Moisturizing lotion
Bras & panties, all sizes Socks Umbrellas Sweaters, all sizes
Twin size sheet sets & blankets

House of Joseph I
Contact Eugene Watson at (302) 652-0904 or ewatson@ministryofcaring.org
to arrange donation delivery to 1328 West Third Street, Wilmington, DE 19805-3662
Deodorant
Body lotion
Bath soap, Irish Spring, Coast & Ivory preferred
Men’s underwear, 3X & 4X boxer briefs
Men’s T-shirts, 2X & 3X
Toothbrushes & toothpaste
Towels & washcloths Men’s pajamas, all sizes
Men’s robes & slippers, all sizes Men’s sweaters, all sizes

House of Joseph II
Contact John Bates at (302) 594-9473 or jbates@ministryofcaring.org
to arrange donation delivery to 9 West 18th Street, Wilmington, DE 19802-4833
Robes & slippers for men & women, all sizes Sweaters for men & women, medium through 3XL
Toothbrushes & toothpaste
Bodywash & deodorant
Shampoo & conditioner Coffee, tea bags, iced tea mix Adult coloring books & activity kits Arts & crafts supplies DVD movies, new Small prizes for Bingo & other games

Padre Pio House & House of Joseph Residence
Contact Eugene Watson at (302) 652-0904 or ewatson@ministryofcaring.org
to arrange donation delivery to 1328 West Third Street, Wilmington, DE 19805-3662
Bed-in-a-bag sets, twin size Deodorant
Body lotion
Soap, Irish Spring, Coast & Ivory preferred
Men’s underwear & T-shirts, all sizes
Toothbrushes & toothpaste
Towels, washcloths Men’s pajamas, all sizes
Men’s robes & slippers, all sizes Men’s sweaters, all sizes

Sacred Heart Village I & II
Contact Pat Kerezsi at (302) 654-5407 or pkerezsi@ministryofcaring.org
to arrange donation delivery to 920 North Monroe Street, Wilmington, DE 19801-1337
Arts & craft supplies Small prizes for Bingo Activity kits
Vacuum cleaners
Recliner chairs
Childcare Program Contact for direct delivery, Paulette Annane at (302) 428-3620 or pannane@ministryofcaring.org
to arrange donation delivery to 1000 Wilson Street, Wilmington, DE 19801-3432
Diapers, size 5 & 6
Pull-ups, size 4 & larger
Wipes Batteries sizes AAA, AA, C & D
Similac Advance, soy formula
Infant Tylenol Children’s Motrin Thermometers Rattles, pacifiers & sippy cups Reusable plastic plates, small & large size
Child-size spoons & forks
Bibs, reusable Construction paper & glue sticks Playdough & fingerpaints Watercolor paint sets Children’s musical instruments

Ruth Balick Distribution Center
Contact Michael Sullivan at (302) 652-3228 or msullivan@ministryofcaring.org or Jamar Freeland at (302) 652-0969 or jfreeland@ministryofcaring.org
to arrange donation delivery to 1410 North Claymont Street, Wilmington, DE 19802-5227
New or gently used clothing for men, women and children, all sizes
All kinds of food, shelf-stable, refrigerated & frozen
Bath & hand towels
Toiletries, all kinds
Pots & pans
Dishes & silverware
Glassware
Other home goods