Wishlists

Walnut Avenue accepts donations of new, unused, or unopened items for the individuals and families participating in our domestic violence, youth, and/or early education programs. To help maximize the impact of your generosity, we keep an updated wishlist here for all of our departments.

    • Infant and children’s supplies

      • Diapers (sizes 4, 5, 6, and pull-ups)

      • New and gently used toys

      • Children’s books

      • New Shoes (toddler sizes)

    • Household items

      • Dish soap

      • Hand soap

      • Laundry detergent

      • New, unused towels and washcloths

    • Toiletries (new and unused)

      • Shampoo + conditioner

      • Lotion

      • Deodorant

      • Hairbrushes, combs

      • Personal hygiene and menstrual supplies

    • Food and pantry items

      • Fresh fruit and vegetables!

      • Non-perishable/canned food

      • Boxed cereal (unopened)

      • Nutrition bars, sealed snacks

    • Office supplies

      • Thank-you cards

      • Printer paper

      • Office Chairs

    • Prepaid phones + minutes

    • Emergency camping/fleeing supplies

      • Two-person tents

      • Sleeping bags (especially ones rated for cold weather)

      • Emergency blankets

      • Portable camping generators

    • Clothing (new and unused)

      • Gift cards for places like Target, Macy’s, and Kohl’s

      • Clothing for infants and toddlers

      • Women’s/Men sweats, sweatshirts

      • Socks (thick, durable) all genders

      • Underwear (all sizes) all genders and ages

      • Bras (all sizes)

    • Household items (new and unused)

      • Pots, pans, cookware

      • Hot plate

      • Silverware

      • Dish sets for 4+ people

      • Instapot

    • Gift cards for grocery stores like Safeway, Trader Joe’s, Grocery Outlet, and Whole Foods

    • Bus passes (Santa Cruz Metro, BART)

    • iPhones (new and used)

    • Gift certificates

      • Fun activities in Santa Cruz County (e.g. Boardwalk, Pacific Edge, Petroglyph, movie theaters)

      • Local and fast food restaurants (e.g Jamba Juice, Jack’s, Zoccoli’s)

      • Grocery stores

    • Bus passes

    • Art supplies (new and unused)

      • Glitter glue (dollar store brands are perfect!)

    • Games! Current requests from our kids:

      • Connect 4

      • Checkers

      • Mancala

      • Bananagrams

      • Pictionary

    • Gas cards for Santa Cruz gas stations

    • Bus passes for Santa Cruz Metro

    • Diapers size newborn - 6

    • Baby wipes (any brand)

    • Baby formula (including ones for sensitive stomach)

    • Toddler safe gardening tools

    • Infant safe bubbles/bubble kits