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.

Family Support Services

  • Infant and children’s supplies

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

    • Baby formula (unopened)

    • New, unused toys

    • Children’s books

  • Household items

    • Dish soap

    • Hand soap

    • Laundry detergent

    • New, unused towels and washcloths

    • Vacuums

  • Toiletries (new and unused)

    • Shampoo + conditioner

    • Complementary hotel soaps, shampoos

    • 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

    • Birthday cards

    • Thank-you cards

    • Printer paper

Services for Survivors of Domestic Violence

  • 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

    • Socks (thick, durable)

    • Underwear (all sizes)

    • Bras (all sizes)

  • Household items (new and unused)

    • Pots, pans, cookware

    • 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)

Services for Children & Youth

  • 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, Saturn Cafe, 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

Early Education Center

  • Gas cards for Santa Cruz gas stations

  • Bus passes for Santa Cruz Metro

  • Diapers size newborn - 5

  • Baby wipes (any brand)

  • Baby formula (including ones for sensitive stomach)

  • Toddler safe gardening tools

  • Infant safe bubbles/bubble kits