Northwest Arkansas Childrens Shelter

Needs List

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. Click the buttons below to find out how you can help meet the needs of the children in our care.

Walmart Registry

Items purchased from the Walmart Registry can be delivered directly to the Shelter.

Kitchen Needs
peanut butter
macaroni and cheese
BBQ sauce
canned vegetables
Ziplock bags (quart and gallon size)
Mayonnaise
Pasta Sauce
paper towels
sugar

Clothing Needs
Men’s winter shirts – Small and Medium
Men’s athletic pants – Small and Medium
Men’s athletic shorts – all sizes
Men’s Jeans – waist sizes 28-31
Men’s winter pajamas – Small and Medium
Women’s winter shirts – Large
Women’s leggings – Large, XL, 2XL
Women’s jeans – sizes 0, 1, 2
Women’s bras – cup sizes A and B
Women’s summer shirts – Medium and Large
Women’s summer pajamas – Medium and Large
Boy’s 5T summer and winter pajamas
Boy’s winter shirts – sizes 6 and 7
Boy’s winter pajamas – sizes 6 and 7
Boy’s jeans – sizes 6, 7, 12, 14

Miscellaneous Needs
Hairbrushes
Lip balm
Women’s stick deodorant
Trash bags – 13 gallon, 30 gallon and 33 gallon
Paper towels
Bleach

Drop Off Donations

At this time, all used clothing and other items are only being accepted at The Shelter Shop.
New items, clothing and food can be delivered to the Shelter.

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.

All other donations are being accepted at
The Shelter Shop
2700 W Walnut
Rogers, AR 72758
Donations are accepted Thursday through Sunday 10:00 am to 5:00 pm.

Thank you so much for your support of our kids!

Demonte

Recently, we had an intelligent, hard-working young man in our care. His name was Demonte and he was 15 years old. One day, he got upset in class and took off out of the building like he was planning to run away. This is not an uncommon reaction from the children in our care. Many […]

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Meet Demonte

Recently, we had an intelligent, hard-working young man in our care. His name was Demonte and he was 15 years old. One day, he got upset in class and took off out of the building like he was planning to run away. This is not an uncommon reaction from the children in our care. Many have been taught that their only two options, when circumstances are beyond their control, are fight or flight. This time, Demonte chose flight.
Lisa, one of our amazing Youth Care Specialists, followed after him and was calling out his name to stop him from walking away. Finally, he did stop and Lisa was able to convince him to return. Later that afternoon, when he was talking through what had happened, he said, “When I heard Mrs. Lisa saying my name, it made me realize that no one in my family or in my life would ever have cared if I ran away. The only reason I stopped is because I knew Mrs. Lisa must care about me because she came after me.”
This is just one story, among hundreds each year, that shows how much our youth care staff impact the children in our care – every day. It is an honor to be here for these kids when they need us the most.

The world’s not perfect, but people are there to help you. The Shelter was a good environment and people wanted the best for me, and it made me want to love myself more. If I had not gone to the Shelter, I don’t think I’d be in school and I would probably still be in a home when I’m the adult when I shouldn’t have to be.

Lauren, age 16

I’m glad to have a place that has food, water, clothes, beds, and, most of all, electricity.

Brianne, age 12

This place has made me feel the most at home. What makes it so special is the staff. I have never met such caring and dedicated staff.

Katie, age 14