Because of the often compromised immune systems of our kids, we can only accept NEW items. Children are between the ages of infant to 18 years old. Please check our web site periodically as our needs are always changing.

• Non-perishable canned foods
  • Spaghettio’s, Beefaroni, macaroni and cheese, spaghetti sauces
  • Vegetables, soups, tuna fish, beans, chicken and beef broth
  • Peanut Butter and Marshmallow Fluff
• Baked Good Mixes (Brownies, cakes, cookies, canned frosting)
• Ketchup, Mayonaisse, Mustard, Relishes (variety)
• Hamburger Helpers (variety), pasta, rice
• Pudding and Jello mixes (boxed)
• Juice boxes
• Microwave Popcorn
• Frozen meats, frozen vegetables, frozen pasta, frozen desserts
• Home-cooked meals such as lasagna, casserole, etc.
• Glad or Ziploc Food Containers
• Children’s Tylenol, Adult Excedrin, Advil, Aleve
• Twin size blankets (except velour), twin size sheets, bath towels, face cloths
• Shampoo, conditioner, bath soap, toothpaste, toothbrushes, deodorants, hair brush and combs
• Gift cards to Friendly’s, Burger King, McDonald’s, Papa Ginos, etc.
• Gift cards for Wal-Mart, Target, K-Mart, Shaw’s, Stop & Shop, CVS, etc.
• Gas Cards, Phone Cards, VISA and American Express gift cards
• Hand-held computer games, board games, videos, puzzles, etch-a-sketch, etc. for ages 12 – 18 years.
• Art supplies
• Household & Cleaning Supplies:
  • Detergent for Front-Loading Machines, Liquid Softeners, Color Safe Bleach, Dryer Sheets, Clorox Bleach
  • Toilet paper, napkins, tissues, paper towels, paper plates, paper cups, sandwich bags, quart size freezer bags, tall kitchen bags (13 gallon), garbage bags (39 gallon), aluminum foil, plastic wrap, gallon size freezer bags
  • Dishwasher tablets, Liquid hand soap, antibiotic wipes, dish detergent (Palmolive, Dawn, Joy), playtex gloves, scrub sponges, furniture polish, foaming bathroom cleaner, glass top stove cleaner, stainless steel cleaner, windex
• Tickets for sport and show events, movies and amusement parks

Holiday Party Wish List:

• 4oz. Baby food jars
• 1" Jingle Bells
• Buttons - 1/2" diameter or smaller

Donations and gifts may be mailed or dropped off at Why Me & Sherry’s House, 1152 Pleasant Street, Worcester, MA 01602. Please call the office to arrange a drop off time Monday – Friday between the hours of 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. with Cheryl or Jeanne at (508) 757-7734. We are not open on weekends for donations unless you make special arrangements with Jeanne. Monetary donations may be made through our website via our secure online donation form or mail to the above address. Your donation can be designated to honor or in memory of a loved one.