Guide to Basket Building

Guide to Shopping and Assembling Your Basket

Thank you for registering your basket!

Now comes the fun part…  Start by purchasing a laundry basket (any shape and size) and fill it with essential household and personal care items that will help women transition from shelter to new home. There’s no minimum or maximum on what you should spend. It’s completely up to you!

*PLEASE CHECK YOUR LOCAL CHAPTER PAGE FOR DONATION PREFERENCES AND GUIDELINES

Here are some suggested items to consider when shopping or collecting for your baskets:

Kitchen Essentials

  • Toaster
  • Dish set
  • Cutlery
  • Kitchen towels
  • Dish cloths/dish soap/sponges
  • Dish drying rack or mat
  • Pots, frying pans
  • Slow cooker
  • Blender
  • Cooking utensils
  • Can opener
  • Knives/cutting board
  • Scissors
  • Coffee maker 
  • Kettle Glassware/mugs
  • Casserole dishes
  • Food storage containers
  • Baking sheets 
  • Hand mixer
  • Lunch bags,
  • Saran wrap, tin foil, parchment paper
  • Kitchen trash bags
  • Kitchen cleaning products

Bathroom Essentials

  • Bath towel set 
  • Face cloths
  • Bath mat
  • Shower curtain
  • Toilet paper
  • Tissues
  • Bathroom cleaning products
  • Trash bin 
  • Bedroom Essentials

Bedroom Essentials

  • Sheet set (single or double are preferred) 
  • Comforter 
  • Pillows
  • Mattress cover 
  • Hangers
  • Alarm clock
  • Nightlight 
  • Small lamp
  • Throw blanket 

Personal Care Essentials

  • Blow dryer
  • Tooth brush/toothpaste/floss 
  • Shampoo and conditioner
  • Hairbrush/comb
  • Hand soap/hand sanitizer
  • Body wash
  • Body lotion 
  • Manicure set
  • First Aid items
  • Cotton balls or pads, Q-Tips
  • Feminine hygiene products
  • Razors/shaving cream
  • Toiletries case 

Here are a few important tips for putting together your basket(s):  

  • Items should be new please
  • No sized clothing please  
  • No food or beverages please  
  • Please attach an itemized list to the outside of your basket(s)  
  • Kitchen and bathroom items are identified as top priority

Grocery store gift cards are always appreciated. 

Please feel free to include a note card of encouragement. 

Thank you for your thoughtfulness and generosity in support of local women in crisis!