MAKE A DONATION TO BETHANY HOUSE ACADEMY

Food Donationsback to top

We rely on donations from individuals, congregations, schools, businesses and civic groups to keep our shelves stocked. In fact, more than 95 percent of what we distribute to those in need has been donated to us.
Please consider holding a food drive at any time throughout the year to help Bethany House Academy. In addition to the following items, toilet paper, toothpaste and other toiletries are always needed and appreciated.

Food Of the Month
▪ January – Soup
▪ February – Canned tuna, Meal-in-a-Box and Tuna/Hamburger Helper
▪ March – Crackers
▪ April – Canned fruit
▪ May – Fruit juice
▪ June – Canned pasta (ravioli, lasagna, etc.)
▪ July – Pasta (1 pound preferred) and sauce
▪ August – Peanut butter, jelly and school snacks
▪ September – Cereal
▪ October – Instant stuffing, instant mashed potatoes and cranberry sauce
▪ November – Pie crust and easy pumpkin pie mix
▪ December – Rice and rice mixes


In-Kind Items of the Month

Please help us use our limited resources wisely and with excellent stewardship by donating any of the following.
▪ January – Office supplies
▪ February – Gas cards
▪ March – Candy, baskets and grocery store gift cards
▪ April – Toiletries and paper products
▪ May – White and color copy paper
▪ June – New large backpacks and school supplies appropriate for all ages
▪ July – Non-perishable food items
▪ August – Non-perishable food items
▪ September – Gently worn, clean winter coats or new coats!
▪ October – Thanksgiving dinners and grocery store gift cards
▪ November – New gifts appropriate for preschool and teenagers
▪ December – Grocery store gift cards

Wish Listback to top

Priority Items
▪ Large capacity copier, printer, fax and scan
▪ Toilet paper and tissues for our food pantries
▪ White 8 1/2 x 11 paper
▪ Garbage bags – Kitchen-size and larger
▪ Sturdy lidded garbage can
▪ Grocery store gift cards in any amount
▪ Lowes/Home Depot gift cards for maintenance items in our home
▪ Vehicles suitable for us to transport children
▪ Plastic/Paper bags for our food pantries
▪ Food – canned, boxed, non-expired food
Office Items
▪ 9×12 manila envelopes and regular white mailing envelopes
▪ Corkboard/bulletin boards
▪ Keyboard and mouse wrist rests
▪ Paper bags
▪ Paper products (plates, cups, napkins, towels, toilet paper)
▪ Plastic utensils (forks, spoons, knives)
▪ Dish, hand soap
▪ Standard size desk
▪ Stationary (non-wheeled) desk chairs without arms
▪ Colored paper – 8.5 x 11, any and all colors
▪ Small tables that seat 8-10 for children
▪ Small chairs for children
▪ Upgraded MAC computers
▪ Commercial shredder
Garden Items
▪ Mulch or wood chips, non treated, not pine
▪ Seed packets for spring: lettuce, spinach, seed potatoes, onion sets
▪ Potting soil
▪ Straw
▪ Two thermometers to monitor the temperature inside and outside
▪ Rubbing alcohol (disinfectant for pruners)
▪ Children’s gardening gloves
▪ Radio/batteries
▪ Biodegradable twine
▪ Garden stakes
▪ Gift cards to Home Depot, Do It Best and Lowe’s
▪ Bottled water
▪ Spray bottle

Transportation/Van/Bus/Community Autoback to top

▪ Windshield washer fluid
▪ Jumper cables
▪ Grocery store gift cards, which can also be used to purchase bus tickets
▪ Volunteers with trucks, vans, SUVs to help pick up food, furniture and equipment
▪ PAT bus ticket books/monthly passes

Outdoor/Safety Items/Miscellaneousback to top

▪ First aid kits
▪ Smoke/carbon monoxide detectors