Some suggestions for presents listed below.  They should be suitable for winter use. You might think of other appropriate presents. 

Please keep in mind the following: It should be something new.  Please do not wrap your present, include wrapping paper if possible.  Your present can be for a child, woman or man in any size.

 NEEDS LIST:

 AGE                            ITEM

 1 through 10                Underwear, socks, educational items, children's books, school supplies,
                                     art supplies, crayons, pads, winter clothing and age appropriate gifts.

 10 through 17              Age appropriate clothing items (L, XL and XXL seem to be the in thing),
                                     adventure books, electronic or computer games.  Make Up Items
                                     (female),  Personal Items (male)   We often run out of gifts for this age group, especially teens.

 ADULTS                     Personal Items (example ‑ razors, shaving cream, deodorant) winter
                                    clothing. flannel shirts ant colored tee shirts (L, XL AND XXL),
                                     pants for men (sizes 32 to 52)  PLEASE DON'T FORGET THEM

 ALL                            Food certificates (Pathmark, Shop-Rite etc.), Pay Less Shoes Certificates,
                                     bed sheets, blankets, (single, twin, double),

                                     Monetary donations for utility & rent assistance. (please enter the
                                     following on the memo line of the check as appropriate - client rent,
                                     client utility, client transportation, etc.

We normally receive an abundance of children's gifts, however we always run short of adult and teenager gifts.  please keep this in mind.

Gift Certificates - food certificates from supermarkets, shoe certificates (example Pay Less Shoes, Targets, Etc.)

Monetary Donations - Checks can be written our to SHIP, Inc..  In the check memo line indicate how you want the funds applied.  (Examples, Holiday Meals, client utility, client housing etc.)

Non-perishable            Food Items

 

Caroler’s                    Santa                             Elves

Gift Wrappers              Gift Sorters                    Greeters

Merry makers              Music (CD's & Player)   Quick & easy Games

Set up Crew                 Kitchen Help                  Clean up Crew

Face Painters               Refreshment set up        Table set up

Volunteers to help with the break down and clean up after party.