Non-Food Items

• Important items needed to open: computer, printer, office supplies, washer and dryer, coffee maker, refrigerators, fax machine, furniture*, microwaves, stove/oven, office desk, office chair, bookcases, and lockers.
  
  
• Toiletries: toothbrushes, toothpaste, shampoo, conditioner, hair brushes and combs, deodorant, lotion, moisturizer (facial), shower gel, soap, tampons, mini pads, maxi pads, and razors.
  
  
• Linens: blankets, twin sheets, pillowcases, towels, sleeping bags and pillows.
  
  
• Paper Products: toilet paper, paper towels, Kleenex, paper cups, Styrofoam cups, plastic forks and spoons, trash bags (30 gallon), paper plates (9", 10 ¼", 6"), and paper napkins.
  
  
• Cleaning items: bleach, SaniPine, dish soap, comet, 409 cleaner, window cleaner, Easy Off oven cleaner, degreaser, sponges, liquid hand soap, and bathroom air deodorizer.
  
  

* Beds and lockers will be needed for the dormitory. If interested in donating one or the other or contributing towards this expense please call Barb Nannini at (562) 716-9981.

Food Items

• Non-perishable Items: canned or packaged – green beans, peas, carrots, corn, mixed veggies, tomatoes, tomato sauce, spaghetti sauce, cream of mushroom soup, cream of chicken soup, juices, coffee (regular grind), creamer, salad dressing, rice, macaroni, dried beans, all kinds of fruit.
  
  
• Fresh Food: potatoes, onions, celery, bell peppers, tomatoes, carrots, lettuce, mushrooms, squash, zucchini, green onions, cucumbers and radishes.
  
  
• Meats: ground beef, chicken, pork, roasts, turkey, sausage, ham, bacon, stewing meat, and lunch meat.
  
  
• Dairy: milk, butter, margarine, cheese, and eggs.
  
  
• Spices: salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, Italian seasoning, crushed red peppers, taco seasoning, sweet basil, rosemary, brown gravy mix, chicken gravy mix, soup base (beef, chicken, ham and vegetable), corn oil and equal.

Volunteers

We need volunteers of all types. Please click on the form below to open an editable PDF version of our Volunteer Form. Enter your information and press the "Submit Form" button on the top of your screen and enter "info@doorsofhopewomensshelter.org" as the email address. You may also print out your completed form and mail it to our street address.

Volunteer Form