Wish List
Socks
Socks are always our most needed item at the House of Mercy. Unlike most people the homeless do not have access to clean dry socks on a regular basis. When you are on your feet, walking much of the day and spending a lot of time outdoors you become susceptible to painful injuries and infections.
Winter Coats, Hats, Gloves, Boots
Winter in Rochester can be fierce, and we are trying to prepare for the cold weather by stocking up on winter coats, hats, and gloves. We need all sizes of coats, but particularly large to 6XL. We especially need clothes appropriate for men.
Christmas Toys
Every year we serve thousands of families at Christmas time. People come to us asking for toys for their children. If you are interested in donating a toy to a child in need you can bring new, unwrapped toys to our shelter at 285 Ormond street.
Personal Care Items
- Blankets, towels, sheets, washcloths
- Razors
- Toothbrushes & Toothpaste
- Shampoo & Conditioner
- Tampons & Sanitary Napkins
Clothes
We provide clean clothing for our residents as they come in the shelter and have a clothing room available to anyone who may need something. Most House of Mercy guests are men who require clean and comfortable clothing.
- New Socks (everyday socks and wool socks for winter)
- New Men’s and Women’s Underwear
- Bras (new and gently used, all sizes)
- Flip Flops (Men’s and Women’s flip flops are used as shower shoes)
- Sweat pants (when residents enter the shelter we provide them a clean set of clothes)
- Comfortable short- and long-sleeved t-shirts for men
All donated items can be delivered to the House of Mercy, Monday-Friday, 9am-3pm.