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, cheddar and mozzarella cheeses
Fresh fruits and vegetables
Individually packaged snacks
Needs for Teen Girls
One-piece swimsuits for teen girls – adult sizes S, M, L, XL, 2XL
Sports bras – XL, 2XL, 3XL
Junior’s underwear – sizes 4-7 and 10-14
Women’s leggings – medium
Tampons
Wax strips – for hair removal
Needs for Teen Boys
Men’s athletic shorts – S-3XL
Men’s sweatpants/athletic pants – S-3XL
Men’s slides – sizes 9-12
Hair Care Needs
Hairbrushes
Hair conditioner (all hair types)
Products for natural, textured hair: edge control, curling cream, scalp oil, detangler, leave-in hair cream
Miscellaneous Needs
AM/FM Radios with headphones (see registry for exact needs)
Post-It notes
Puzzle glue
Dryer sheets
D batteries
Paper towels
Blue painter’s tape
13 gallon and 55 gallon trash bags
Toilet paper
Hand soap
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.