Our Wish List
Thank you for considering a donation! To ensure we can best accommodate your contributions, please us a call before dropping off your items.
Save yourself a trip! You can also check out our Wish List on Amazon for commonly used items that can be easily ordered and shipped directly to our doorstep.
Immediate Needs Include (Updated 8/12/25)​ :​​​​​​​
Boys size 4 pull-ups
2 Pocket folders
Spiral and composition style notebooks
graph paper
highlighters
dry erase markers
sharpies
red ink pens
erasers pink and cap style
standard size post-it notes
washable watercolor paint
Empty spray bottles
Nail clippers/ emery boards
Rat tail combs
Sunscreen
Items we always accept and go through quickly:
Twin XL fitted sheets (just the fitted)
Bathroom cleaner
13-gallon garbage bags
Ziploc bags
Toilet bowl cleaner
All-purpose cleaning spray
Floor cleaner (Pine Sol or Fabuloso)
Laundry detergent pods
Paper towel
Toilet paper
Kleenex
Disinfecting wipes
Walmart gift cards
Pick 'n Save gift cards
Do you have a clothing donation?
We do not have enough space on site to store clothing donations. Here is what you can do to help our families with needed clothing.
​Children's Clothing
Consider donating your gently used items to Kids Gear. Just let them know that you would like Hope House to get your clothing credits, allowing our families to select specifically what they need!
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Kids Gear is a consignment shop in Manitowoc, WI specializing in children's clothing, toys and gear.
1422 Washington St
Manitowoc, WI 54220
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Adult Clothing
We provide our families with vouchers for Goodwill and St. Vincent DePaul. You can donate your adult clothing there, enabling our families to find what they require.
Cash donations are always needed and very much appreciated. Donate online
Items we are not accepting:
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Clothes and shoes
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Televisions, stereo equipment, video games
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Beds, furniture, lamps or home items
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Fabric softener & dryer sheets
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Fine China sets, everyday dishes
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Knickknacks
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Bikes or skateboards
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Socks, hats, scarves & mittens (we have plenty!)
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Used toys (Unopened are accepted)
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Home decorative items
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Car seats, cribs & luggage
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Men's and women's fragrances
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Hotel travel size products
Home with Hope Program
When our residents secure a new place to call home they often lack the essentials to get settled. We’d really appreciate your support with some basic home items to help make their move-in celebration extra special!
Kitchen
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Small appliances
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Pots/Pans
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Cooking utensils (spatula, ladle, measuring spoons etc.)
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Silverware
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Plates/Bowls
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Cups/glasses
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Garbage Can/ liners
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Broom/dustpan
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Dish soap
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Hot pads
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Towels/wash cloths
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Sponge/scrub pads
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Paper towel
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Sandwich/QT/Gallon bags
General
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All-purpose cleaner
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Glass cleaner
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Disinfecting wipes
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Bleach or Ammonia
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Pail
Bathroom
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Shower Curtain
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Waste basket/ liners
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Laundry Basket_
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Laundry soap
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Hand/Body soap
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Band-Aids
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Toilet paper
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Toilet brush
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Toilet bowl cleaner
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Bathroom cleaner
Bedroom
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Air mattress
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Hangers
Special Projects for Groups
For local groups looking to help our families, a wonderful donation is to buy and fill laundry baskets with towels, cleaning supplies, shower curtains, clothes pins, dish soap and any other household items to help when they move out! Call our office for details.