Needed Donations
Gift Cards are an ideal donation to Cocoon House. They provide us with the capability of ensuring that teens have the clothes, school supplies or work clothes that they need to be successful in their lives. They ensure the perfect size. (Wal-Mart, Fred Meyers, Target, Payless Shoes, Office Depot, Office Max, Ross, Everett or Alderwood Mall, QFC, Safeway, phone cards, fast food restaurants, coffee shops, haircuts, book and music stores)
Clothing:
(Only NEW AND GENTLY USED, designed and sized for teens ages 13-21, NO bright red or blue)
Boys boxers (NEW ONLY)
girls underwear (NEW ONLY)
Maternity clothing
Skirts and dresses
Boys shirts
Work appropriate clothes for both girls and boys
Swimsuits for girls and boys
House slippers
Plain white men’s tank tops
Boys’ and girls pajama pants
Workout pants
Gym/basketball shorts
Shoelaces (thick style)
Shoes in all sizes
Watches
Supplies for School and Life Skills:
Daily Planners (Notebook Size)
Photo printer paper
Photo editing software
Fairly new computers (laptop or desktop, PC only)
Large Post-It flip chart paper
Dry erase pens
Binder dividers/file dividers w/ labels
School or camping appropriate back packs (no bright blue or red)
Graphing calculators
Art supplies:
Wood materials to paint (picture frames, shapes, etc.), photo equipment, stamp making supplies, beading supplies, paper craft supplies, other arts supplies, easels, soap making materials, jewelry making materials, hemp, elastic cord, letter beads, sketch pads, craft kits
Sewing Machine
Pregnant and Parenting Items (age 0-5):
Diapers (plastic and cloth)
Baby wipes
Baby powder and shampoo
Bottles
Portable Cribs
Changing tables
Car Seats (must be new or never used)
Strollers
Toys
Children’s Books
Storage Bins
Coloring Books
Mirrors
Life Size Baby Doll
Diaper Bags
Washing Tub
Termometers
Temperature Duck
Sunscreen
Nursing Bras
Maternity Clothes
Transportation:
Bus passes for Community Transit
Functioning adult bikes/helmets/locks
Gas cards for clients ($10)
Entertainment:
Movie passes
Bowling passes
Ice or Roller skating tickets
Wii games (rated T or lower)
PS2 games (rated T or lower)
X-Box games (rated T or lower)
Popular Books for Teens
New release DVD’s (rated PG-13 or lower)
Headphones (ear bud style)
Sleeping bags/tents/other camping equipment
Household Items:
Microwave
Toaster
Flashlights
Twin-Sized mattress covers
Twin-Sized sheet sets
Napkins
Shower curtains, shower curtain liners
Alarm clock radios
Umbrellas
Travel mugs
Water bottles (metal)
Blow dryers
Rugs
Vacuums
Brooms, dust pans
High-Efficiency washer laundry detergent
Laundry baskets
Waste baskets, garbage sacks
Toilet paper
Paper Towels
Toilet brushes
Dish sets, eating utensils
Basic kitchen utensils (i.e. measuring cups, pots, bowls, etc)
Tubs for washing dishes
Combination locks for lockers
Cleaning supplies (soap,window cleaner, bathroom cleaner, rags, sponges, dish soap, etc.)
Office Supplies/Furniture:
(The following list includes the ONLY items we are accepting at this time)
10-15 arm chairs
Small white board
Small stackable plastic shelving w/ drawers
File cabinet (tall 4 drawers)
2 laptops
To go phones with minutes
Label machine/rolodex
Education/Recovery
Drug/Alcohol and Mental Health Related Supplies
Recovery books
Recovery coins
Parenting books
Toiletries/Hygiene (New and Unopened):
Deodorant
Shaving cream
Razors
Feminine hygiene products
Hair styling products
Hand sanitizer
Face wash, face moisturizer
Hairbrushes/combs
Hair rubber bands
Fragrance men’s & women’s
Chapstick
Sunscreen
Conditioner
Shampoo (full size bottles)
Body lotion (full size bottles)
Body wash
Food
Canned foods:
Chili
Vegetarian Chili
Chicken noodle soup
Spaghetti Oh’s
Ravioli
Corn
Fruit
Vegetarian Re-fried beans
Baked beans/Pork beans
Vegetarian baked beans
Beef stew
Veggie Stock
Beef stock
Tomato soup
Cream of Mushroom soup
Tomato paste
Diced tomato
Stewed tomato
Olives
Spaghetti sauce
Tomato sauce
Canned fruit
Canned Soups/Stews/Chowders
Tuna
Sauces
Boxed Food:
Rice a Roni (variety)
Macaroni and Cheese
Wheat thins
Cake Mix
Muffin mix
Brownie mix
Rice
Oatmeal (variety)
Cereal (hot/cold variety)
Top Ramen – cup a noodle
Cookie mix
Fruit roll-ups/Fruit Snacks
Granola bars
Crackers
Breakfast bars
Rice crispy
Augratin potato
Easy Mac
Cocoa packets
Apple Cider packets
Juice boxes/packets
Nut packs
Sugar (raw)
Bisquick
Cocoa
Flour
Popcorn
Chips (variety)
Baking mixes
Noodles
Lunchables
Beef Jerky
Baking Mixes
Other:
Ketchup
Mustard
Pickles
Salad dressing (variety)
Mayonnaise Soy Milk
Milk
Services
Free/reduced cost tattoo removal or cover up (to remove gang related tattoos)
Music and Art teachers
