current needs (and wants!) list

Since there is no reliable/affordable mail service in Haiti, we are grateful for volunteers who can bring us supplies and materials. This is a list of our most needed/wanted and most commonly used items that would be a blessing to receive! Email us if you have any questions about sizes, quantity, etc.

 
(Higher priority items are underlined.)

Home Items:
Thin blankets
Pillows and pillowcases
Towels and washcloths
Solar flashlights or lanterns
Durable plastic cups
​Durable plastic bowls
​Durable plastic plates
Spoons
Forks
Decorations for kids' rooms

Craft Supplies:
Coloring books
Two electric sewing machines
Sewing machine yarn
Colored pencils

Health and Hygiene Items:
Toothbrushes and toothpaste
Hair barrettes, elastics, and ribbon
Children's multi-vitamins
Soap
Body lotion
Vaseline and this hair conditioner
Baby powder
Antifungal cream
Combs
​Personal mirrors
Dog shampoo (yes, for the fur babies!)

Vocational Training Materials:
Manicure and pedicure supplies
Car mechanic tools
Carpentry tools
Laptops (new or used in good condition)

Toys and Games:
Kindle Fire tablets (new or used in good condition)
Board games and puzzles
Toy cars
Black Barbies/dolls
Soccer balls and basketballs
Ball pumps with needle
Remote-control cars and helicopters
AA/AAA, and 9-volt batteries

School Supplies:
Pencils
Pencil sharpeners
Pens
Erasers
​Rulers
Grades 3 & 4 English and Math workbooks
Any of these Creole books!
New child and youth size backpacks

Food Items:
Peanut butter (individual packs are great too)
Canned tuna, fish, chicken and ham
Mixed nuts
Children's protein powder

Clothing and shoes:
(It's best if clothing and shoes are new or like new)
Black dress shoes
Socks, dress socks and regular socks
KEEN kids shoes (thrift stores sometimes have them)
Soccer cleats, shin guards, soccer socks
Size 11/12, 13/14, and youth medium underwear (boys and girls)
Dress clothes for church​

For a list of clothing sizes for our children, click here.