Wish List

The wish list includes foodstuffs we stock that are often in short supply, holiday toys, school supplies, warm winter jackets, and more. Please review the list below.

If you prefer to make monetary donations, please click on the Donate button on the footer of this website. 

We appreciate any donations that you make. Items can be dropped off at Gardner CAC, 294 Pleasant Street, Gardner, Massachusetts. 

School Supplies

Donations for our Backpack Program are accepted through August 8.

Backpacks

Crayons, Markers, Pencils, Pens

Lined Paper, Construction Paper

Notebooks, Elmer’s Glue, Folders

Food 

Condiments

Kids Snacks (granola bars, fruit roll-ups, etc.)

Pop-top canned goods

Gluten-free foods

For Holiday Baskets: stuffing, cranberry sauce, canned green beans, gravy, cream of something soup, disposable aluminum roasting pans, and turkey roasting bags

Personal Care

Toilet paper

Feminine hygiene products

Soaps, shampoos, toothpaste, etc.

Other Items

New hand-crank can openers

New blankets

Holiday Toys

Donations for our Holiday Toys distribution are accepted through December 12.

Stocking stuffers

Coloring books and crayons

New kids/young adult books

New toys for children ages newborn–12

Clothing

New or gently used winter coats

New winter hats and gloves

New socks

New or gently used winter boots