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 have and loving care to the children who need us the most.
Teen girls’ clothing
- Summer pajamas – junior/women’s sizes XS, L, XL
- Shoes – women’s sizes 8, 8 1/2, 9, 9 1/2, 10, 10 1/2, 12+
- Underwear – junior/women’s sizes 4, 5, 7, 8, 10
Additional needs
- Large Suitcases URGENT NEED
- White noise machines
- Lysol disinfectant spray
- Pine Sol
- Bleach
- Shower curtain liners
- Sports water bottles
- MP3 players for boys and girls (this is a top request on birthday wish lists!)
To help provide healthy meals and snacks
- Pre-portioned snacks: pretzels, crackers, cookies, fruit snacks, nuts, pudding cups, bars, etc. URGENT NEED
- Vegetable oil
- Hamburger buns (small)
- Hot dog buns
- Loaves of bread
- Potatoes
- Butter or margarine
- Broccoli
- Flour tortillas
- Tortilla chips
- Shelf stable milk
- Fruit cups
- 100% juice (64 oz.) – apple, grape or orange (shelf stable)
- Baking goods: sugar, butter, pan spray, French fried onions, brown and peppered biscuit gravy mix (large packs)
- Pasta Sauce
- Frosting – in a variety of flavors
For Art Classes and After-School Clubs
- Cardstock – white and various colors
- Sharpies in various colors
- Paint – acrylic and tempera
- Paintbrushes
- Clear liquid glue
- Patterned Duct tape/Washi tape
- Corn Starch
- Baking Soda
- Borax
- Art canvases
- Wooden plaques or letters
- Hot glue sticks
- Tie-dye kits
Drop Off Donations
Northwest Arkansas Children’s Shelter
14100 Vaughn Road
Bentonville, AR 72713
Donations are accepted Monday through Friday between 8:00 am and 4:00 pm.