Wishlist.
Support Our Mission with Essential Items.
Donating financially isn’t the only way to help the Edna Martin Christian Center. Many times, a donation of the right material goods is put to good use more quickly, and can save us a lot of steps. Please click on one of the tabs below to see if there are items you can give.
Food Pantry
Donations to the Food Pantry should be nonperishable, please. If you have fresh food, please contact us before donating. Call Chris Massie at (317) 637-3776.
The eight most-requested items in our pantry are:
- Baby and adult diapers
- Sanitizer and wipes
- Sanitary napkin
- Soap
- Tooth paste & tooth brush
- Baby Clothes
CANNED AND BOTTLED GOODS:
- Apple sauce
- Baby food
- Beef stew
- Canned baked beans
- Canned beans
- Canned carrots
- Canned corn
- Canned fruit
- Canned green beans
- Canned meats
- Canned peas
- Canned tomatoes
- Canned tuna
- Canned soups
- Chicken noodle soup
- Tomato soup
- Chili
- Condensed milk
- Condiments
- Grape jelly
- Peanut butter
- Juice
- Kidney beans
- Ravioli
- Spaghetti sauce
- SpaghettiOs ®
BOXED GOODS AND DRIED FOODS:
- Boxed dinners
- Cake mix
- Cereal
- Corn bread mix
- Crackers
- Dried beans
- Instant potatoes
- Jello ®
- Macaroni
- Pasta noodles / spaghetti
- Pancake mix
- Pudding
- Raisins
- Ramen noodles
- Rice
- Snacks
- Stove-top stuffing
PERSONAL CARE AND SUNDRY ITEMS:
- Bath soap
- Deodorant
- Detergent
- Dish washing liquid
- Feminine products
- Hair shampoo
- Hand sanitizer / hand soap
- Paper towels
- Toilet paper
- Tooth paste
Need more info about our Food Pantry and its needs? Contact Chris Massie at (317) 637-3776
Summer Camp
BIG STUFF:
- Sleeping Bags
- Potting soil
- Fishing tackle
- Coolers
SMALL STUFF: Clothing
- Rain Ponchos
- Socks & underwear
- Bathing suits/Swim trunks
- Flip-flops
- Toiletries, like toothbrushes & toothpaste, shampoo, deodorant, etc., especially sunscreen, insect repellant.
Miscellaneous items & activities supplies for each child
- Beach towels
- Solid-color Pillow Cases to write on
- Bibles
- Flashlights & Batteries
- Bright/Multicolored Bandanas or Scarfs
- Journals/Notebooks
- Colored pencils
- Permanent markers
- Balls of yarn
- Empty Shoe Boxes
- Mason jars
For more information about Summer Camp and its needs, please contact Jacque Nash, jnash@ednamartincc.org 317-637-3776
Early Childhood Education
BIG STUFF
- Area rugs
- Radio with CD player
- Child-size art easel
- Toy shopping cart
- Four-seat stroller
SMALL STUFF
- Baby dolls of all ethnicities
- Diapers (all sizes)
- Training pants/pull ups (all sizes)
- Baby wipes (unscented)
- Kleenex
- Colored pencils
- Crayons
- Magazines/catalogues
- Grocery bags
- Blankets (brand new)
- Ride-on toys
- Electrical socket covers
- Wash cloths (brand new)
- Sheets (brand new) for pack-n-play and/or portable cribs
- Walking push toys
- Washable markers & paint
- Toddler-size paint smocks
- Jump ropes
- Musical instruments for infants
- Batteries: AA, AAA, C, D, 9 V
- Dry-erase markers
- Toddler costumes and dress-up clothes
For more information about our early childhood education programs and their needs contact Sherita Newbern, snewbern@ednamartincc.org 317-637-3776
Senior Angels
HOUSEHOLD ITEMS
- Dish Soap
- Cleaning Products
- Paper Towels & Napkins
- Toilet Paper
- Kleenex Boxes
- Laundry Detergent
- Air Freshener
- Trash Bags
- Disposable Plates & Silverware
- Shampoo & Conditioner
- Body Wash
- Lotion
- Small Throws
- Lysol Wipes
- Sandwich-sized zipper bags
- Cotton Balls, Q-tips, alcohol wipes
- Towels & Washcloths
NONPERISHABLE FOOD ITEMS
- Ensure (Vanilla, Chocolate, Strawberry)
- Canned Ham, Tuna, Salmon, Chicken
- Peanut Butter
- Saltine Crackers
- Fruit Cups, Jell-O, Pudding
- Whole Grain Pasta & Rice
- Canned goods (vegetables, soups)
- Applesauce cups
- Mixed Nuts & Dried Fruit
- 100% Juice
- Condiments: Ketchup. Mayo. Mustard, Relish, Honey
- Corn Meal
- Jiffy Mix
- Muffin Mix, Cake Mix, Icing
- Pancake Mix & Syrup
- Crystal Light Individual Drink Mix
- Flour
- Tomatoes in a can
- Baked Beans
PERSONAL CARE ITEMS
- Depends (Sizes Medium & Large)
- Toothbrush’s & toothpaste
- Bar Soap
- Bath sponges
- Band-Aids
- Disposable moist towelettes
- Denture adhesive, cleanser, holders
- Hand soap & sanitizers
HOLIDAY ITEMS
- Stationary
- Paint by numbers
- Puzzles
- Calendars
- Small picture frames
- Mini flash lights
- Lip balm
- Pocket tissue
- Dish towels
- Nail clippers
- Toiletry gift sets
- Christmas ornaments
- Winter wear: gloves/mittens/scarves/toques
- Slippers/socks with grips on the bottom
- Fitness bands, senior friendly exercise equipment
- Scrap Books
OTHER
- Gift Cards
- Postage Stamps
- Craft Kits
- Bus Passes
- Coffee, cups, sugar, creamers, sugar substitute, stirrers
- Bottled water
- Disposable Table Cloths
- Senior Friendly Door-prizes / BINGO Prizes
- “Get well” and sympathy cards
Need more info about our seniors and their needs? Contact: Karen Taylor, ktaylor@ednamartincc.org, 317-637-3776
Office Supplies
- Printer paper
- Thumb drives
- Pens
- Paper cutter
- Laminator
Need more info about our office supply needs? Contact LeNina Parham at (317) 637-3776 or lparham@ednamartincc.org
