Many of Hands On Nashville's agency partners accept donated items. Listed below is a "wish list" of items needed to help with the continuation of their successful programs. To donate your items, you can contact the agency directly but be sure to let the agencies know that Hands on Nashville sent you!
Agape Animal Rescue needs a commercial copy machine (or use of one in corporate office), heartworm and flea prevention medicine from a vet, gift certificates to be used for giveaways and auctions, use of large room or warehouse for training and meetings, 10x10(or larger) wooden storage unit, printing services, paper towels, shelving, gas cards for transporting dogs, Walmart gift certificates for general supplies, baby gates, and durable dog toys. Contact information: Tanya Willis at (615) 406-7799.
American Cancer Society needs office supplies. Contact information: Gail Paul at (615) 341-7316.
Backfield in Motion needs sporting goods equipment, computers, books, copy paper, healthy snacks for youth. Contact information: Vicki Moser at (615) 227-9935.
Book'Em needs new and gently-used books for children ages 0 to 18 and office supplies. Contact information: Melissa Spradlin at (615)255-1820.
Catholic Charities Refugee Services needs gently used sheets, bed pillows, blankets, bedspreads and comforters (Twin, Full, Queen), bath/hand towels, wash cloths, pots/pans/bake ware/dishes/glasses/eating utensils/sofas/chairs/lamps/kitchen table and chairs/mattresses and box springs (Twin, Full, Queen)/dressers/chest of drawers and bed frames. Contact information: Marcheta Claus (615) 760-2790.
Discovery Place (Dickson County) needs office supplies, recording equipment, and recreational equipment. Contact information: Bill Leech (615) 740-8600 x107 or bleech@discoveryplace.info.
Fannie Battle Day Home for Children needs paper towels, toilet paper, napkins, baby wipes, laundry detergent(Dreft & other), batteries, school supplies, construction paper, games, dolls, writing paper, dress-up clothes, copy paper, photo paper, dry erase markers, card/cover stock, 3-ring binders, gift cards (Target, Wal-Mart, Grocery Stores, Office Supply, gas cards, etc.), teacher incentive gifts, and holiday giving items. Contact information: Bill Leech (615) 740-8600 x107 or bleech@discoveryplace.info.
Girls on the Run needs healthy snacks, bottled water, and new and gently used running clothes (not shoes) in girls youth sizes. Contact information: Jennifer Kimball at (615) 356-4829.
Hospital Hospitality House needs paper products (toilet paper, paper towels, etc.), milk, eggs, sugar, high efficiency laundry detergent, and cleaning supplies. Contact information: Mimi Fondren at (615) 329-0477.
House of Mercy needs diapers (sizes 3, 4, and 5), baby wipes, paper products (towels, tissue paper, napkins, etc.), Free & Clear laundry detergent, batteries, printer paper, female personal care items, magic eraser cleaners, garbage bags (13 gal.), document frames, ink cartridges (lexmark 34 Black, 35 color), gift cards (Wal-Mart, Target, etc.), and memberships to the Zoo and Science Museum. Contact information: Tara at HOM.Tara@comcast.net.
Laymans Lessons, Inc needs food items (especially peanut butter in bulk, sugar, coffee creamer, bottled water), clothing, grooming supplies, large print bibles, fuel/gas gift cards, televisions, and DVD players. Contact Information: Louie Johnston at (615) 719-9478.
The Living Well Ministry needs furniture, clothing, appliances, washer and dryers, small household kitchen appliances, and pots and pans. Contact information: Annie Hamilton (615) 415-9076.
Lovie's Legacy needs postage stamps, pet supplies, and wet or dry cat and dog food. Contact Information: Jeana Carlock at (615) 584-7462.
Memorial Foundation Hope Lodge needs paper towels, toilet paper, fabric dryer sheets, small trial size soaps and shampoos, dishwater detergent, laundry detergent, cookie/baking sheets, non-bleach cleaning supplies, paper plates, plastic disposable cups, white bath towels, white wash cloths, prepaid phone cars, 75 Watt compact florescent light bulbs, DVDs, coffee, coffee creamers (dry), sugar, sugar substitute, Ziploc bags, and aluminum foil. Contact information: Jocelyn Phillips (615) 342-0889.
Men of Valor needs gently used or new clothing for men, women and children; staple food items, bus passes, house maintenance items such as lawnmowers and painting supplies. Contact information: Raul Lopez at (615) 399-9111.
Middle Tennessee Mental Health and Substance Abuse Coalition needs art materials including acrylics, watercolors, colored pencils, brushes, drawing paper, canvas boards, canvas frames, watercolor paper, and colored paper; craft materials including yarn, fabric, knitting needles, crochet hooks, and embroidery floss. Contact information: Jane Baxter at (615) 665-2914.
The Minnie Pearl Cancer Foundation needs office supplies, goody bag/gift items for event/program participants, cancer-related library books/informational materials, knitted caps/ball caps for cancer patients, and food and gas gift cards for patients. Contact information: Katharine Ray (615) 467-1936.
Nashville Public Library needs books. Contact information: Christine McMeans at (615) 862-5754.
Nashville Zoo at Grassmere needs gift cards from hardware stores and supercenter store, tree trunks and limbs which will be used in large animal habitats, zip lock bags, and storage containers. Contact information: Amy Pinkston at (615)833-1534 x140.
Oasis Center needs items for street outreach to teens such as hygiene products, hats, gloves, bottled water, blankets, granola bars, and other small items useful to those living on the streets. Contact information: Kylene Dibble at (615) 983-6860.
Peaks' House: Home for People Challenged Organization needs recyclable aluminum cans, electronic devices, gently used or new clothing and household items. Contact information: Constance Pryor at (615) 754-7026.
Penuel Ridge Retreat House needs light bulbs, bird seed, insect repellant, flashlights, size D batteries, towels, antibacterial hand soap, garbage bags, laundry detergent, fabric softener, cleaning products, dishwashing soap, and cooking spices. For the office, Penuel Ridge needs copy paper, ink cartridges (HP Deskjet 5610 Printer Black #27 Color #22), postage stamps, legal pads, manila file folders, name tags, and flip chart pads. For the land, Penuel Ridge needs herbs for warding off pests (rue, lavender, salvia), herbs and plants to attract butterflies (butterfly bush, mint, dill, parsley, zinnia, marigolds), herbs for cooking, and planting materials for the gardens. Contact information: Kathyrn Mitchem at Mitchemkl@aol.com.
Salama Urban Ministries needs Webster’s Collegiate Dictionaries, pots, pans, dishes, platters, commercial grade deep fryer, commercial grade can-opener, commercial grade food processor, and non-perishable food items. Contact information: George Crook at (615) 251-4050 ext 114.
Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee needs non-perishable food items such as peanut butter, canned foods (meals, fruits, vegetables, beans, etc.), rice, and pasta. Contact information: Brandi Surface at (615) 627-1611.
St. Luke's Community House needs items for food bank including peanut butter, cereal, crackers, canned food, personal hygiene items and diapers; bingo prizes for Senior Citizens; office supplies including paper and pens; preschool supplies including arts/crafts supplies, paper, and glue. Contact information: Christie Bearden at (615) 324-8375.
Technology Access Center needs office supplies, computers for reuse, cleaning supplies, and snacks for group events. Contact information: Evan Espey at (615) 248-6733.
ThriftSmart needs clothes, shoes, small house wares, furniture, books, linens, electronics, and appliances. All items should be gently used and in good working order. Contact information: Bruce Krapf at (615) 500-6331.
Waves, Inc. needs any type of craft supply, poster board, washable magic markers, water-based paint, 3-ring binders, and 3-ring spiral notebooks, folders with pockets, large print children's books, and office supplies. Contact information: Marilyn Kruse at (615)794-7955.