Bobby Benson Center Holiday Wish List

Every teen deserves a chance to heal. At Bobby Benson Center, at-risk youth 13–17 facing trauma, mental health struggles, and substance use find safety, guidance, and hope. With your support, we help them build resilience, reclaim their childhood, and step into a brighter future.

 

DONATION NEEDS

 

PROGRAM NEEDS

Food

Note: All Items must be individually packaged, factory-sealed, and not near expiration date.

Ø  Snack Items

Ø  Granola And Protein Bars

Ø  Fruit Snacks

Ø  Kimchee Bowls

Ø  Seaweed Snack Packs

Ø  Trail Mix

Ø  Arare Crackers

Ø  Diamond Bakery Soda Crackers (Individual Packages)

Ø  Skyflake Crackers

Ø  Microwave Popcorn

Ø  Snack Sized Bag Pretzels

Ø  Snack Sized Chips (Bags or Pringles)

Ø  Pudding Cups

Ø  Cocoa Packets

Ø  Tea Bags

Ø  Gatorade

Ø  Capri Suns

Ø  Aloha Maid Juices (or Similar)

Ø  Juice Boxes And Shelf-Stable Drinks

Ø  Candy Full Size or Fun Size (Chocolates Such As Kitkat, Twix, Snickers, Hershey, or Other Candies such as Sour Patch Kids, Airheads, Skittles, Starbursts)

 

Children and Teen

Thank you for supporting the youth at the Bobby Benson Center, a residential treatment program for adolescents ages 13–17. All items must be brand new, unused, and in original/unopened packaging.

Clothing & Essentials

Ø  (All sizes: Youth/Adult S–2XL; gender-neutral styles preferred)

Ø  T-Shirts (Short & Long Sleeve)

Ø  Hoodies / Sweatshirts

Ø  Sweatpants / Joggers

Ø  Athletic Shorts

Ø  Jeans / Casual Pants

Ø  Lightweight Jackets / Windbreakers

Ø  Underwear (Boys & Girls)

Ø  Sports Bras / Bras

Ø  Socks (Crew & Ankle)

Ø  Slippers / House Shoes

Ø  Athletic Shoes (Youth & Adult Sizes)

Ø  Sandals / Flip-Flops

Ø  Backpacks (durable, padded straps, neutral or simple designs)

Ø  Drawstring Bags (for gym or outings)

Ø  Duffel Bags (for overnight or recreational use)

Personal Hygiene & Self-Care Items

(All items must be new, unopened, and contain no alcohol within the first four ingredients. Gender-neutral or teen-friendly scents preferred.)

Ø  Toothbrushes

Ø  Toothpaste

Ø  Floss

Ø  Body Wash

Ø  Bar Soap

Ø  Shampoo & Conditioner

Ø  Deodorant (Stick or Spray — No Aerosols Preferred)

Ø  Lotion (Mild or Unscented)

Ø  Razors

Ø  Shaving Cream

Ø  Feminine Hygiene Products (Pads, Liners, Tampons)

Ø  Nail Clippers

Ø  Nail Files

Personal Hygiene & Self-Care Items (Continued)

Ø  Hair Care Products

Ø  Combs

Ø  Brushes

Ø  Detangling Combs

Ø  Hair Ties, Scrunchies, Headbands

Ø  Hair Gel, Mousse, or Curl Cream

Ø  Leave-In Conditioner, Hair Oil, or Heat Protectant Spray

Makeup & Body Care

Ø  Lip Balm, Lip Gloss

Ø  Mascara

Ø  Eyeliner

Ø  Eyeshadow Palettes (Basic Neutral Shades)

Ø  Eyelash Curlers

Ø  Makeup Remover Wipes

Ø  Body Spray / Light Fragrance Mist — Must Not List Alcohol Within The First Four Ingredients

Recreation & Outdoor Gear

Ø  Boogie Boards (Teen Size, With Leash)

Ø  Fishing Gear Kits (Basic Rods, Tackle Sets)

Ø  Life Vests / PFDs (Youth & Adult Sizes)

Sporting Equipment:

Ø  Balls (Basketballs, Soccer Balls, Volleyballs)

Ø  Frisbees

Ø  Jump Ropes

Ø  Yoga Mats

Ø  Resistance Bands

Ø  Tennis or Pickleball Sets

Ø  Fun Items

Ø  Water Bottles (Reusable, Insulated)

Ø  Beanies/Caps

Ø  Board Games

Ø  Card Games

Ø  Puzzle Books

Ø  Art Supplies (Sketch Pads, Markers, Paint Sets, Colored Pencils)

 

Donation Guidelines

·       All items must be brand new, unused, and unopened.

·       No alcohol within the first four ingredients for any hygiene, hair, or body care item.

·       No items containing explicit images, drug glorification, gang affiliated or weapon-related materials

 

Gift Cards and Certificates

Ø  $15-$20 McDonalds Gift Cards

Ø  $15-$20 Dominoes Gift Cards

Ø  $15-$20 Starbucks Gift Cards

Ø  $15-$20 Chick fil A Gift Cards

Ø  $15-$20 Baskin Robbins Gift Cards

Ø  $15-$20 Taco Bell Gift Cards

Ø  $15-$20 Raising Canes Gift Cards

Ø  $15-$20 KFC Gift Cards

Ø  $15-$20 Popeyes Gift Cards

Ø  $15-$20 Jack N the Box Gift Cards

Ø  $15-$20 Other fast food

Ø  $50 Walmart Gift Cards

Ø  $50 Target Gift Cards

Ø  $50 Amazon Gift Cards

 

AGENCY NEEDS

Ø  Copier / Printer Paper (Letter & Legal Size)

Ø  Brother LC406XLBK High Yield Black -Ink -Cartridge

Ø  HP 134A Black Toner Cartridge | Works With HP Laserjet M209 Series, HP Laserjet MFP M234 Series | W1340A

Ø  Binder Clips (Xlarge, Large, Medium, Small)

Ø  Pilot G2  Or Sharpie Gel Pens Size .07m

Ø  Sharpies Medium Tip (Black And Silver)

Ø  #2 Pencils

Ø  Colored Pencils

Ø  Sketch Pads

Ø  Composition Books

Ø  Markers

Ø  Highlighters

Ø  Legal Pads

Ø  2 Inch Binders (Black Or White)

Ø  Folders

Ø  Sheet Protectors

Ø  5Mil Laminating Sheet 8x11

Ø  Staples

Ø  Tape

Ø  Child Safety Scissor

Ø  Whiteboard Markers & Erasers

Ø  File Cabinets

Ø  Bookcases

Ø  External Hard Drives / USB Drives

Ø  Surge Protectors / Power Strips

Ø  Headphones Wired

Ø  Batteries (AA, AAA, Rechargeable)

Ø  Nitrile gloves latex free (Small, Medium, Large, XLarge)

Ø  Cleaning Supplies

Ø  Disinfectant Wipes (Clorox Or Lysol)

Ø  Brooms And Dust Pans

Ø  Swiffer Mop Pads

Ø  Lysol Spray For Disinfecting Surfaces

Ø  Dish Soap

Ø  Sponges

Ø  Toilet Bowl Cleaner

Ø  Pine Sol

Ø  Trash Bags (Kitchen And Bathroom Sizes)

Ø  Hand Soap

Ø  Hand Sanitizers

Ø  Alcohol Swabs

Ø  Tool Kits (Hammers, Screwdrivers, Wrenches, Pliers)

Ø  First Aid Kits (Refill Items Like Bandages, Gloves, Antiseptic)

Ø  Extension Cords With Surge Protection

Ø  Supplies To Fix Screens

Ø  Carpentry Supplies And Tools

Gift Cards for Operational Needs

Ø  Home Depot / Lowe’s Gift Cards (Paint, Hardware, Facility Repairs)

Ø  Office Supply Stores Gift Cards (Staples, Office Depot)

Ø  Grocery Stores (Breakroom, Kitchen, Emergency Food Supplies)