Fridays and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays. Proceeds support the library. 256-757-5471
Northwest Alabama Community Health and Dental Clinic needs: Bandages, paper towels, toilet paper, hydrogen peroxide, tall kitchen garbage bags, tissues, small bags, hand soap, washing powders, bleach, window cleaner, disinfectant spray and cleaner, cotton balls, gauze pads, latex gloves, urine cups, distilled water, staples, Manila folders, copier paper and typewriter labels. 256-760-4713
Hospice of the Shoals, a not-for-profit agency, needs: nutritional canned shakes, jersey knit or T-shirt twin-size sheet sets, lift-chair recliners, towels and washcloths, shampoo, hospital gowns, lotion for extra dry skin, soap, diaper wipes, baby powder, deodorant, socks, slip-resistant socks, liquid bath soap, perfumed body spray, after shave, shaving cream, razors, cloth pads from medical supply companies, men’s pajamas, art supplies, baskets and items to fill for fruit-type baskets, baby monitors and books. Serving Colbert, Franklin and Lauderdale counties. 256-767-6699, 866-767-6699 or hospiceoftheshoals.org
The Salvation Army needs for its homeless shelter and family transitional housing: nonperishable sack lunch items, disposable razors, shaving cream, deodorant for men and women, shampoo, conditioner, all sizes plastic storage containers, women’s hairbrushes, cooking and baking pans, cooking and serving utensils, pillows, laundry products, janitorial supplies (cleansers, mops, brooms), dish liquid, toilet tissue, paper towels, small appliances (coffee pots, toasters, microwaves, TVs, DVD players), baby supplies (diapers in large sizes, wipes, formula, food for all stages), coffee mugs, glasses and silverware. For its corps office: letter- and legal-size pads, sticky notes, office supply gift cards, letter size 1/3-cut file folders, file folder labels ( 1/3-cut, inkjet), phone message pads, staples, paper clips, 8 1/2-by-11 copier paper (white and colors). Deliver to the Salvation Army office, 1601 Huntsville Road, Florence, and designated as being for social service programs or corps office. 256-764-4432
Colbert-Lauderdale Attention Homes needs: Toothpaste and toothbrushes, girls’ hairbrushes, deodorant, shaving cream and disposable razors, shampoo, conditioner, African-
American hair products, sanitary napkins and panty liners, toilet tissue, cleaning wipes, liquid soap, school supplies and white ankle socks, boxer shorts, undershirts and sweatpants for boys, ages 10-18. 256-767-0972
Safeplace Inc. serves domestic violence victims and their families in Colbert, Franklin, Lauderdale, Lawrence, Marion and Winston counties. Safeplace needs: paper products of all types for kitchen and bathroom, laundry detergents/supplies, office products (copy paper, colored paper, pens, file folders, sticky notes), over-the-counter pain-relief medications, baby wipes, umbrellas, batteries (AAA, AA, 9V), disposable cameras, gift cards (gas, restaurants, department store in $5 and $10 amounts); spill-proof cups, diapers (sizes 4, 5 and 6 and pull-up styles); training pants, self-closing plastic bags, garbage bags (13- and 55-gallon and white poster board. 256-767-3076
Rape Response needs: stamps; letter-size file folders; 9-by-13 clasp envelopes; travel-size toothpaste, tissues, lotion, soap and wet wipes; toilet tissue, paper towels; toothbrushes; new women’s cotton underwear (all sizes); cotton socks; T-shirts and sweatpants (medium, large, extra-large and XXL); and department store and office supply gift cards.
Cramer Children’s Center in Florence needs: Rewritable CDs (RW or R), Hewlett Packard ink cartridges (23 color and 45 black), Lexmark ink cartridges (Z53 black and 15MO120 color), juice boxes for children, bottled water, cans of soft drinks, bags of miniature candy, individually wrapped snacks and pull-up type diapers for toddlers; a variety of movies for children and adolescents; and culturally diverse toys, coloring books and DVDs. 256-760-1140, cramerchildrenscenter.org
The Healing Place, a nonprofit center for bereaved families, needs: gift cards to local grocery and office supply stores, postage stamps, copy paper (white and pastel), file folders, paper towels, toilet tissue, facial tissue (boxed and pocket size), 13-gallon trash bags, mailers (bubble or photo type), individual snack supplies, bottled water (8- or 10-ounce sizes), white card stock, T-shirts (all sizes) for arts-and-crafts room and washable markers. Serving Colbert, Franklin and Lauderdale counties. 256-383-7133, thehealingplaceinfo.org or
Northwest-Shoals Community College Adult Education Program needs: Black caps and gowns and school supplies. Nwscc.edu/adulted.htm or
The American Cancer Society, 104 S. Poplar St., Florence, needs: Wigs, wig brushes, hair picks, wig shampoo, scarves, hats and turbans for women who have experienced hair loss because of chemotherapy or radiation. 256-767-0825
Mama’s Educational Turtle Haven and Rescue, a chartered and not-for-profit program, needs: cull produce (canned, frozen or fresh) with no pits; bags of dog, cat, hog ration, rabbit pellets, rice, oats, birdseed, people cereal; red pine or cedar shavings; paper towels; tooth-ache gel; old wash clothes or any clean rags, especially old sheets and hand towels; liquid pain reliever; and large, clear medical gloves. Any turtle that needs a home accepted. Drop box area for turtles and supplies at the haven, 157 E. Lee Ave., Florence. the haven accepts all turtles, well or sick. Debbie Marsh, 256-764-5369
Sister to Sister, a ministry of Word of Truth in Elgin to help abused women and children, needs: deodorant, soap, shampoo, toothpaste, any feminine products, diapers and toilet paper. Donation drop-off points include: Mug.com, 401 Cox Boulevard, Sheffield; Army Surplus, Rogersville; and Kingdom Kuts, 305 S. Montgomery Ave., Sheffield. Shawn Johnson, director, 256-554-1963 or
The Blue Door Thrift Store/SCOPE 310, a nonprofit agency that serves adults in the community who are intellectually disabled, needs: bathroom scales, digital blood pressure machines, kitchen items and craft items or supplies. Items can be delivered to 4129 Helton Drive, Florence.
Children’s Museum of the Shoals, a nonprofit organization that offers hands-on, educational experiences for children in its exhibits and programs, needs items for its Music Room including: percussion instruments (also ethnic instruments — drums, chimes, toy pianos, maracas, xylophones, tambourines, etc. — and sheet music and music CD’s appropriate for children. Toys, household items and costumes — both pioneer and Native American — are still needed for the Pioneer Room. 256-765-0500
Singing River Equine Rescue Inc., a rescue dedicated to providing emergency relief, care and rehabilitation for abused, neglected and abandoned equines until they can be adopted, needs: foster homes; donations to its feed bank at Longrider Supply, Seminary Street, Florence; horse quality hay; dewormer; feed; white salt blocks; joint and hoof supplements; corral panels; shavings; and any size halters and horse blankets. 256-415-7701, srer.org or
Discovery Outreach, transitional home for females age 18 and older, needs: paper products for kitchen and bathroom, laundry detergents/supplies, disinfectant spray, cleaning supplies, bleach, copy paper, colored paper, 13-by-9-inch clasp envelopes, pens, file folders, sticky notes, large white poster boards, over-the-counter pain relief medications, umbrellas, batteries (AAA, AA, C, 9V), stationary, envelopes, postage stamps, greeting cards, cameras, gift cards for gas, food and department stores, movie passes, sanitary napkins, tampons, bottled water, self-closing plastic bags, 13- and 55-gallon garbage bags, freezer bags, bandages, first-aid kits, pajamas, house shoes, Bibles, white 1-inch notebooks, spiral notebooks, journals and large pots or pans. Any donated or reduced-cost services such as maintenance for home and vehicle repair and items including vehicle donations, office items, computers, laptops, netbooks and presentation projector. Job services for residents. Susan Blackwell, , 256-383-0140 or 256-810-1869
Westminster Interfaith Caring Place (WICP), a nonprofit day service center for adults older than 50 with memory loss because of Alzheimer’s or other neurodegenerative disorders needs: disposable 16-ounce cold drink cups; 10- to 13-ounce hot drink cups; 10- and 12-inch dinner plates; holiday decor; colored plastic disposable utensils (not white or clear); drip-ground coffee; family size tea bags; sugar; any flavor hot tea; nonperishable snacks and treats; paper towels; toilet tissue; napkins; wet wipes; dish-washing sponges; dishwasher detergent; flushable wipes; fragrance free laundry detergent; fabric softener – liquid and dryer sheets; large lint brushes; cat toys/treats; cat brush; pet center gift card; kitty litter; dry cat food; activity program items including gift cards, bingo prizes, duct and masking tape, artist paintbrushes, plants for potting shed, potting soil, clay pots, seedlings, manicure bowls, nail polish and remover, manicure supplies; Omrom digital blood pressure cuff; Dust Buster; smoothie maker/blender; stand mixer; party popcorn popper; new or gently used lift chairs or recliners; portable CD player; DVD and VHS player. 256-275-3800, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sunday through Thursday.
CASA of Colbert County (Court Appointed Special Advocates for children) needs: copy paper, copier, laptop computer, presentation projector, coffee, tea, drinks, general office supplies, name tags/badges, toys for children ages 1-8 and reading books for ages 4-12. 256-335-0726
Shoals Family Success Center needs: cleaning supplies, paper plates, napkins and towels, hot/cold drink cups, plastic cutlery, white and colored copier paper, all sizes of manila envelopes, memo pads, sticky notes, pens, permanent markers, tape, staplers and staples. Items can be delivered to the center in the old Brandon School, 300 Industry St., Florence. 256-765-0033
North Alabama Spay Neuter Assistance Association Inc., a humane alliance model nonprofit spay/neuter facility serving North Alabama, needs a variety of items, including: all sizes batteries, paper towels, blankets, pillow cases, bleach, pine-scented cleaner, dish detergent, plastic spray bottles, distilled water, 3-by-3 sticky notes, liquid fabric softener and sheets, rubbing alcohol, hand sanitizer, permanent markers, 3-by-5 index cards in blue and pink, liquid hand soap, ink pens, glass cleaner, kitchen sponges, towels, lint rollers, 30- and 45-gallon trash bags, disinfectant spray, 3/4-inch masking tape, kitchen trash bags, newspaper, self-sealing sandwich bags and copier paper. Items may be delivered to 663 Sannoner Ave., Florence, or call 256-443-3661.
The Wesley Foundation at UNA needs: paper towels, toilet paper, tissues, napkins, cups, disinfectant spray, hand soap, dish washing liquid, peanut butter, bread, sandwich meat, sliced cheese, Ramen noodles, microwavable meals, snacks, chips, dips, cookies, tea, sugar, gallon-size storage bags, aluminum foil, colored paper, HP print cartridges (Nos. 56, 57, 93, 98, 23 and 45) and digital camera. Office hours: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Friday. Linda Williamson, 256-764-6412
Florence-Lauderdale Animal Shelter and Colbert County Animal Shelter need: large pine bark for outdoor exercise pens, dog and puppy dry food, cat and kitten canned/dry food, dog/pup disposable pads, pet waste bags, flea and tick medication, antibiotics for dogs and cats, dog deworming medication, eye ointment to treat infections for cats/kittens, tweezers, bandage wraps for animals, Vienna sausages for medicine dispensing, ear mite medicine/ear cleaning solution, Benadryl 25 mg tablets, alcohol, medical disposable gloves, transport crates for all size dogs, 8-10 gallon trash bags, tall kitchen drawstring trash bags, puppy/dog/cat/medicated/flea shampoo, puppy pads, wipes, small cat beds or blankets, nail trimming tools, baby wipes, antibacterial hand soap, puppy gates/pens, bleach, laundry detergent, laundry dryer sheets, copy paper, card tables and folding chairs, file folders, stapler and staplers, tape dispenser and tape. florencelauderdaleshelter.com or 256-760-6676 or colbert.saviashelters.org or 256-381-4073
Shoals Habitat for Humanity has a ReStore at 210 S. Royal Ave., Florence. the store has building supplies such as windows, doors, cabinets, lighting and bath fixtures and appliances for sale. Many new items will be offered at 50 percent off retail cost and slightly used items at 20 percent. Habitat is accepting any tax-deductible donations of building supplies, appliances, cabinets and fixtures, as well as furniture in good, sellable condition. Drop off at the store or call 256-764-4494 to arrange for pickup. Hours: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. Habitat for Humanity also needs lots donated or purchased for it in order to apply for a $6,000 building grant. the organization will consider buying lots if not too expensive. Contribution toward the purchase of land accepted. 256-764-4494 or write P.O. Box 1637, Florence, AL 35631-1637
Big Brothers big Sisters needs: Postage and postcard stamps, plastic utensils, paper plates, file folders in various colors, 35 mm film, janitorial supplies, toilet tissue, paper towels and children’s DVDs, books and coloring books. 256-764-0772
PAWS (Pets are Worth Saving) needs: New pet collars and leashes, food/water bowls, pet treats/snacks, new pet toys, dog houses, kennels, pet crates, pet bedding, nonclumping litter, litter boxes, postage stamps and gift cards to local pet stores. shoalspaws.com or 256-383-0690.
Local nonprofit agencies are in need of donated items to better serve the public. A list of different agencies will run every other week. Send wish lists to Valerie Sherer, in care of the TimesDaily, P.O. Box 797, Florence, AL 35631; fax to her attention at 256-740-4717; or email to . Please indicate in the subject line that the item is for the wish List. All items must include a telephone number or e-mail address for publication. To schedule a photograph, call Teri Thornton, Lifestyle editor, at 256-740-5742.
Local nonprofit agencies are in need of donated items to better serve the public. A list of different agencies will run every other week. Send wish lists to Valerie Sherer, in care of the TimesDaily, P.O. Box 797, Florence, AL 35631; fax to her attention at 256-740-4717; or email to . Please indicate in the subject line that the item is for the wish List. All items must include a telephone number or e-mail address for publication. To schedule a photograph, call Teri Thornton, Lifestyle editor, at 256-740-5742. Local nonprofit agencies are in need of donated items to better serve the public. A list of different agencies will run every other week. Send wish lists to Valerie Sherer, in care of the TimesDaily, P.O. Box 797, Florence, AL 35631; fax to her attention at 256-740-4717; or email to . Please indicate in the subject line that the item is for the wish List. All items must include a telephone number or e-mail address for publication. To schedule a photograph, call Teri Thornton, Lifestyle editor, at 256-740-5742.
