Our Current Needs
We are so grateful to the Northwest Arkansas community for their generosity. It is only with community support that we can continue to provide a safe haven and loving care to the children who need us the most.
Please stay tuned to this page for updates to our Needs List and thank you for your support of the youth in our care!
Due to limited space, we are not able to accept the following at this time:
Used toys
Household goods
Items purchased from the Walmart Registry can be shipped directly to the Northwest Arkansas Children’s Shelter.
Kitchen Needs
Eggs
American cheese
Shredded cheese – cheddar and mozzarella
Hispanic snacks – Takis, Goya dulce de leche wafers, Goya chocolate, Goya strawberry wafers, Chiky cookies
Clothing Needs for Teen Boys
New men’s tennis shoes – sizes 7 to 13
Men’s swim trunks for teen boys – adult sizes S, M, L, XL, 2XL
Men’s jeans for teen boys waist size 36″ and 38″
Books in Spanish for teens
Chronicles of Narnia
Harry Potter
Rick Riordan series
John Green books
Clothing Needs for Teen Girls
One-piece swimsuits for teen girls – adult sizes S, M, L, XL, 2XL
Sports bras – L, XL
Comfort bras – all sizes
New women’s tennis shoes – sizes 7 to 12
Junior and Women’s underwear – sizes 6 and up
Miscellaneous Needs
Dry erase markers
Bug spray
Sunscreen spray
Dryer sheets
Small trash cans
Box fans
AA batteries
AAA batteries
Melatonin supplements – 5 mg or 10 mg pills or tablets
Reusable plastic water bottles
Paper towels
Plastic stud earrings
Blue painter’s tape
13 gallon and 55 gallon trash bags
Toilet paper
Drop Off Donations
Northwest Arkansas Children’s Shelter
860 NW Vaughn Road
Bentonville, AR 72713
Donations are accepted Monday through Friday between 8:00 am and 4:00 pm.