In-Kind Gifts Needs List
The Navajo Mission has been the recipient of thousands of in-kind gifts for as long as it has been in existence, and this wonderful tradition continues today. We continue to receive boxes and gifts from donors all over the country. Individuals and groups often ask “what is the Mission most in need of”, so we have put together the In-Kind Gifts Needs List to guide you in your decision to donate to the Mission.
Most items can be gently used and should be in good condition. Items that are labeled “new” on this list, should be sent to us unopened and unused.
School - Kindergarten through 6th grade
Average number of students per year by grade:
- K = 15-18
- 1st = 8-10
- 2nd = 8-10
- 3rd = 8-10
- 4th = 8-10
- 5th = 8-10
- 6th = 8-10
Kitchen (60 to 80 students)
- New school size pots and pans
- Covered heated pans for keeping food hot for serving
- School plates and bowls - new
- Silverware - new
Art and Crafts and Other Supplies
- Construction Paper
- Colored printing paper and Card Stock
- Water-based Paint sets and brushes - by age
- Modeling Clay
- Assortments of Glue
- Glitter and other decorative materials
- Colored markers and Pencils
- Sketching paper pads
- Several sets of scissors that cut edging designs
Personal Hygiene Supplies - New
- Soap - bar and liquid
- Shampoo
- Lotion
- Toothpaste and toothbrushes
- Combs and brushes
Classroom
- Globes - up-to-date (5)
- Maps - World, US, Continents
- Washable Floor Mats for Kindergarten
- Math Aids - all levels
- Science Aids and materials for special projects - all levels
- Fire resistant curtains
- Teaching videos/CDs, all subjects
- TVs and VCR/DVD players for classrooms
Clinic
Basic Medical Items - New*
- Band-aids, all sizes
- Sterile Dressings, all kinds
- Tapes
- Splints and stretch supports (elbow, ankle/knee, back), braces
- Crutches, canes, foot care/walking aids
- Ointments
- Alcohol wipes and bottles; bottles of peroxide
- Diapers and baby supplies
* Crutches, canes, or splints may be gently used.
OTC Medicines - adult and child - New and not expired
- Aspirin
- Tylenol
- Cough Syrups and drops
- Flu and cold medicines
- Stomach medicines
- Antibiotic ointments
- Foot creams and powders
- Anything in a drugstore that would help minor illnesses
Health Education
- Materials and handouts on health conditions and diseases
- Posters and pictures for walls
- Colored and white poster board
- Health models (skeletal, muscles, heart, other systems)
- Health computer software
- Giveaways for health fairs
Thrift Shop
Household items
- Towels
- Bed Sheets - twin and double
- Bedspreads and blankets
- Rugs
- Curtains
- Tablecloths
- Dishes
- Pots and Pans
- Utensils
- Silverware
- Bowls
- Clocks
- Picture frames
- Decorative items (baskets, vases, candy dishes, etc.)
Personal Items (new)
- Shampoo/Conditioner/Hair Care
- Deodorant
- Soaps
- Toothpaste/toothbrushes
- Brushes/combs/hair accessories
- Razors/shaving gels
- Hand and Face Lotion
Furniture (gently used)
- Shelves
- Tables
- Chairs
- Sofas
- Coffee/end tables
- Beds
- Dressers
- Appliances
- Sewing Machines
- Pictures for walls
Miscellaneous
- Sewing fabric and Supplies
- Decorating fabric
- Yarn and needles
- Books
- Jewelry and other accessories
List last updated on 2008-04-13.