The Distribution Center welcomes the poor who need clothing and other household items, free of charge. We accept packaged food items at The 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 holiday 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
Three sites, feeding the hungry Contact Program Director Michael Sullivan at (302) 652-3228 to arrange donation delivery
Gift cards in any denomination to local grocery stores & The Restaurant Store
Most urgently needed
Quaker Quick Oats, not instant
Just-add-water pancake mix & pancake syrup Cereal: Cheerios, Wheaties, Raisin Bran, Rice Krispies, any brand of corn flakes Also needed
Commercial-size cans of vegetables, spaghetti sauce, fruit, beans, tuna
Please call if you can help fill Emmanuel Dining Room’s need for 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
For homeless women
Contact Kimberlyn Bodie at (302) 652-8532 or kbodie@ministryofcaring.org to arrange donation delivery
Standard size pillows White pillowcases Pajamas, robes & slippers, all sizes
Food storage containers Toothpaste & toothbrushes Bath soap & body wash Feminine hygiene products
Lotions Coffee & sugar
Iced tea mix Laundry detergent Combs & brushes
Mary Mother of Hope House II & III For homeless women with children
Contact Shauna Allicock at (302) 652-1935 or sallicock@ministryofcaring.org to arrange donation delivery
Standard size pillows Twin sheet sets Crib sheets & blankets Bath towels & washcloths Bath soap, Dove/Zest Diapers size 2, 3, 4, 5 & 6 Baby wipes & bottles Crib mattresses Pots & pans, potholders Dishes & glassware Dish towels & dishrags
Samaritan Housing
Emergency housing for families in crisis Contact Joann Spencer at (302) 652-0904 or jspencer@ministryofcaring.org to arrange donation delivery
Twin size sheet sets & blankets Diapers & diaper bags Strollers Bras & panties, all sizes Socks Umbrellas Feminine hygiene products & toiletries Sweaters, all sizes

House of Joseph I
Emergency shelter for homeless men
Contact Eugene Watson at (302) 652-0904 or ewatson@ministryofcaring.org to arrange donation delivery
Pillows White sheet sets, twin size Men’s underwear, T-shirts & socks Towels, washcloths & bodywash Deodorant, toothpaste & toothbrushes, other toiletries Men’s sweaters, all sizes Men’s pajamas, all sizes

Padre Pio House
Permanent housing for men with special needs
Contact Eugene Watson at (302) 652-0904 or ewatson@ministryofcaring.org to arrange donation delivery
Pillows Bed-in-a-bag sets, twin Men’s pajamas, all sizes Men’s sweaters, all sizes Deodorant

House of Joseph Residence
For homeless, employable men & women
Contact Eugene Watson at (302) 652-0904 or ewatson@ministryofcaring.org to arrange donation delivery
Pillows Bed-in-a-bag sets, twin Men’s pajamas, all sizes Men’s sweaters, all sizes Deodorant & other toiletries
Toothbrushes & toothpaste

Sacred Heart Village I & II
For low-income seniors
Contact Pat Kerezsi at (302) 654-5407 or pkerezsi@ministryofcaring.org to arrange delivery
Recliner chairs Vacuum cleaners Arts & craft supplies Small prizes for Bingo Craft & activity kits

Child Care Program
Affordable early education Contact Paulette Annane at (302) 428-3620 or pannane@ministryofcaring.org to arrange delivery
Similac Advance, soy formula Diapers, size 3, 4, 5, 6 & wipes Pull-ups, size 4 & larger
Infant Tylenol Children’s Motrin Thermometers
Rattles, pacifiers & sippy cups Reusable plastic plates, small & large size Construction paper & glue sticks Playdough & fingerpaints Watercolor paint sets Children’s musical instruments Child-size spoons & forks
Popsicle sticks
Pipe cleaners
Colored ink stamp pads
Batteries sizes AA, C & D
Lysol wipes

House of Joseph II
For men & women living with advanced HIV/AIDS Contact Interim Program Director John Bates at (302) 594-9473 or jbates@ministryofcaring.org to arrange delivery
Slippers & robes for men & women Sweaters for men & women, medium through 3XL Men’s underwear & T-shirts, all sizes
Body wash & other toiletries
Coffee, tea bags, iced tea mix Adult coloring books & activity kits Arts & crafts supplies DVD movies, new Small prizes for Bingo & games