(Updated Aug 22, 2022)

 

Snacks: cookies (prepackaged or mixes- chocolate chip, chocolate, snickerdoodles, Oreos, Keebler cookies, butter cookies, Rice Krispy treats), chips (lunch box size, not full size), fruit snacks, tortilla chips, individually wrapped candy, lunchbox size crackers, Hershey’s chocolate bars, marshmallows, Frank;s Hot Sauce, mild salsa, goldfish crackers. Avoid peanuts and peanut butter.

 

Drinks: plain bottled water, flavored bottled water, Capri Suns, powdered drinks such Kool-Aid, lemonade, individual packets of flavored powder for water bottles, NO carbonated drinks.

 

Miscellaneous food items: vegetable oil, olive oil, garlic salt & garlic powder, red pepper flakes, salsa (mild, not medium or hot), potato boxed like au gratin, hash browns, Bisquick, pizza crust dry mix & pizza sauce, pepperoni slices, breath mints, canned ham, canned turkey, Manwich, canned chili, canned stew, Banana bread mix, apple crisp mix. sugar.

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NEW THIS YEAR: We have a stand up freezer now! beef, chicken, turkey, bread, ice cream, frozen vegetables, frozen fruit, perogies, French fries, tator tots, fresh frozen pasta like gnocchi, ravioli & tortellini, TV dinners, Family style frozen lasagna, & frozen pizza.

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Laundry supplies: detergent liquid or pods, dryer sheets, color catchers, fabric softener, stain remover, bleach.

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Personal Care products: tiny rubber bands clear or black, ethnic hair shampoo and conditioner like Cantu (gels, pomade, etc), acne products like witch hazel, Cetaphil cleanser, Nivea cream, Clearasil, Stridex pads, gentle face wash, face scrub, make-up remover pads or cleaners, tweezers, aftershave, body spray like Axe or Calgon feminine spray, body lotion. We could also use unscented products like bar soap, shampoo, conditioner, body wash, body lotion, etc. We do NOT need any trial/travel size items, or toothbrushes or toothpaste. We do NOT need feminine products.

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Cleaning supplies: anti-bacterial hand soap, all-purpose anti-bacterial cleaners, tall kitchen garbage bags, 30, 39 & 42 gallon black lawn bags, dishwasher detergent pods or liquid, spray air fresheners, Lysol spray, liquid dish soap, fabric cleaner, Scotch guard protection, disposable rubber gloves, disposable masks, paper towels, air freshener sprays.

 

Clothing: NEW ONLY  men’s  and women’s socks, men’s t-shirts (med to XXL), men’s boxer briefs (Small to XXL), women’s panties (no thongs) (small to XXL or 5-12), women’s bras 36, 38, 40, 42 BCD cups, winter gloves with the technology finger. Winter hats. Gently used teenage appropriate clothing. Used winter coats.

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Miscellaneous item: plastic 'to go' containers with lids that securely close, rectangle and square facial tissue boxes, reusable grocery bags, Swiffer duster replacements, Libman mop head replacements (both the orange polka dot and yellow sponge), Hot Hands & Hot Toes packs, plastic cups, paper napkins, toilet paper, paper towels

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ALL DONATIONS CAN COME TO THE TEEN CENTER AT 541 WYOMING AVE, SCRANTON, PA 18509. CALL FIRST SO CAN PREPARE FOR YOUR ARRIVAL.