Wish List

Our Essentials Pantry supports youth and their families in our programs by helping with basic needs.

Current Needs (Updated 7/7/25)
(We request that all items be new)

  • Individual microwave meals (Chef Boyardee, EasyMac, Cup of Noodles, Hamburger Helper cups, etc.)
  • Fruit cups or canned fruit
  • Pasta
  • Pasta sauce
  • Instant noodles
  • Instant potatoes (ready to heat pouch)
  • Soups, stews, chili (please no chicken noodle)
  • Canned tuna/chicken
  • Rice (bagged or microwaveable)
  • Black/pinto beans (canned)
  • Cereal (boxes and/or cups)
  • Shelf-stable milk

Please consider purchasing some of our most urgently needed items.
Our Wish List is regularly updated to reflect our current needs.
Items will be shipped directly to Haven House.

Please note: we do not accept donations of furniture or used household goods, nor can we pick up donations. Consider reaching out to The Green Chair Project if you have furniture you would like to donate.

If you are interested in donating items in person or organizing a donation drive to support the youth and families we work with, please contact Kelly Bloom at kbloom@havenhousenc.org to determine our current needs. When you have items to donate, contact Kelly to arrange a specific drop-off time and location to ensure we have staff available to assist you.

We cannot guarantee that we will be able to accept donations dropped off without an appointment. Thank you!

What Items do We Stock in Our Pantry?

Breakfast

  • Cereal
  • Pancake/waffle mix (just add water)
  • Syrup
  • Cereal bars
  • Grits
  • Oatmeal

Lunch & Dinner

  • Soups and stews
  • Pasta
  • Pasta sauce
  • Instant noodles
  • Mac & cheese
  • Instant potatoes
  • Rice
  • Beans
  • Microwave meals (Chef Boyardee, EasyMac,
    Cup of Noodles, etc.)
  • Canned chicken/tuna, etc.
  • Tuna Helper/Hamburger Helper
  • Peanut butter & jelly
  • Other non-perishable foods

Snacks

  • Fruit cups and pouches
  • Chips/pretzels
  • Trail mix
  • Granola & protein bars
  • Gatorade & juice pouches
  • Peanut butter/cheese crackers

Hygiene Products (full sized products)

  • Body Wash
  • Shampoo
  • Conditioner
  • Multicultural Hair Care
  • Deodorant
  • Lotion
  • Shaving Razors
  • Shaving Cream
  • Toothbrushes
  • Toothpaste

Gift Cards

  • Drugstores
  • Target/Walmart
  • Gas Stations
  • Grocery Stores

Household Items

  • Toilet paper
  • Paper towels
  • Laundry detergent pods
  • Dish soap
  • Dishwasher detergent pods
  • All purpose cleaner
  • Toilet cleaner
  • Clorox wipes
  • Paper towels
  • Sponges

Apartment Staples

  • Pillows (new)
  • Sheet sets – queen & twin (new)
  • Comforters – queen & twin (new)
  • Silverware sets
  • Microwaveable dishware
  • Cooking utensils (spoons, spatulas, measuring cups)
  • Pots/pans
  • Towels & washcloths (new)
  • Bathmats
  • Shower curtains & hooks
  • Toilet brush