Donate Needed Items
Donating items from the needs lists directly helps Abby’s House focus on the needs of women and children who live in the four properties, or helps Abby’s House focus funding in areas that are most needed. If you are looking for more information about making a donation to our Thrift Shop, please visit our Thrift Shop page.
If you plan to drop off items in-person, please contact Kathleen Suchenski () to schedule a drop off time. Once a time has been scheduled and you arrive to drop off your donation, please bring the items inside the doors and place them on the cart that’s located at the right-hand side of the lobby. Reception staff will be there to welcome you and assist you with any questions. Please do not leave items outside unannounced.
A great method for in-kind donations is to order items online and have them sent directly to Abby’s House (52 High Street, Worcester, MA 01609). With AmazonSmile discontinued as of February 2023, the Abby’s House Amazon WishList is not yet up and running. We apologize for the inconvenience. Please contact Kathleen Suchenski – – about donating needed items.
We are only able to accept brand-new items. Please note that we are unable to accept donations of furniture and used baby/children’s items at our shelter, housing, or Thrift Shop.
Clorox Wipes
Lysol Disinfectant Spray
Paper Towels
13-Gallon Kitchen Trash Bags
Disposable Clamshell Take Out Food Containers
8 oz. Soup Cups with Lids
Deli Containers with lids (half pint, pint and quart sizes)
HP 910XL Tri color and black for printers in Annette Rafferty Women’s Empowerment Center
Liquid Laundry Detergency (travel sized preferred)
Fabric Softener (travel-sized preferred)
Craft Kits for Adults
Word puzzle books
Neutral-colored twin comforters
Swiffer Wet Jet Mop Starter Kit
Broom with Attached Dustpan
Snacks for Resident/Guest Programs including: Juices, Chips, healthy granola bars, Popcorn, K-Cup Coffee Pods, Coffee Cups with lids, individual creamers/sugar packets
High-priority items for the Food and Nutrition Program are as follows:
Disposable Clamshell Take Out Food Containers
Dawn Dish Soap
8 oz. Paper Soup Cups with Lids
Extra Virgin Olive Oil (1/2 gallon or gallon bottles)
Disposable Plastic utensils (forks, spoons, knives)
Bounty Paper Towels
Disposable Paper Plates and Bowls
Disposable Napkins
Plastic Deli Containers with lids (1/2 pint, pint, and quart sizes)
Your donation of gift cards allows us to purchase much needed supplies, and also enables us to give out gift cards to women who need help purchasing groceries, gas, minutes for their phone, or household necessities.
Target
Amazon
Market Basket
Michael’s
Price Chopper
Gala Foods Supermarket
Shaw’s
Stop & Shop
Cab Vouchers (Red Cab Gift Certificates)
Walmart
Dollar Tree
Home Depot
Gas Cards
Gas Visa Prepaid Card
Prepaid Phone Cards
American Express Gift Cards
Visa Gift Cards
Movie Theater Gift Cards or Tickets
Downtown Worcester Restaurants Gift Cards
Neutral colored bath mats
Lysol Spray or other types of aerosol disinfecting spray
Dish and hand soap refills or pump bottles
Fabuloso Multipurpose Cleaner
Sprayway Glass Cleaner
White Microfiber Bath Mats
White Fabric Shower Curtains
Febreze Air Freshener
Twin Mattress Protectors, Zippered
4, 7-Gallon Plastic Waste Baskets
Command Strip Hooks & Picture Hangers
Heavy-Duty Contractor Trash Bags
5 Gallon Rubbish Bags
13 Gallon Rubbish Bags
Paper Lawn and Leaf Bags
Ryobi 2300 PSI 1.2 GPM High Performance Electric Pressure Washer
4, Husky 5-Tier Heavy Duty Steel Garage Storage Shelving Unit (48 in. W x 78 in. H x 24 in. D)
2, Husky 4-Tier Heavy Duty Industrial Welded Steel Garage Storage Shelving Unit (77 in. W x 78 in. H x 24 in. D)
When you donate supplies, we are able to save money, allowing us to invest more in our programs for women and children.
2 Paper Shredders
1 HP OfficeJet Pro 8025e Wireless Color All-in-One for use in the Women’s Center
Postage Stamps
8 ½” x 11” Copy Paper
HP 952XL Black and Tri Color Ink for the Printers
Pens
Thin permanent markers (both color and black)
Post-It Notes (all sizes)
Batteries (AAA, and AA)
If you have any questions, please contact:
Volunteer & In-Kind Donation Coordinator
Kathleen Suchenski
508-756-5486 x227