Martha's Table Wish List

Wednesday, March 10, 2010

Food Program Wishlist

We have a GREAT NEED of non-perishable food items. If you wish to donate Canned and Non-Perishable Food or Fresh and Prepared Food, Please follow the DONATION GUIDELINES located on the "Feed the Hungry - McKenna's Wagon" page found on the right navigational bar. Thank You.

Sandwiches
  • Meat & Cheese Sandwiches - Lean meat (turkey, lean ham, etc) and cheese on wheat or whole grain bread. Please do not put condiments on the sandwich.
  • Peanut Butter and Jelly - on wheat or whole grain bread.
  • When packaging, please keep meat & cheese separate from PB&J sandwiches.
Non-Perishable
  • Canned Vegetables - green beans corn, peas, tomatoes, potatoes, etc.
  • Canned Fruit - peaches, apple sauce, pinapple, orange segments, fruit salad, etc.
  • Canned Beans - black beans, baked beans, red beans, etc
  • Canned Protein, tuna, chicken, salmon, chili, beef stew
  • Breakfast Foods - cereal, oatmeal, breakfast bars, pop tarts, etc.
  • Baby Food
  • Misc - jelly, tomato sauce, ketchup, mustard.
Perishable Items
  • Fresh fruit and vegetables
  • sliced cheese
  • sliced deli meats (lean ham and turkey)
Low Sugar Breakfast Cereals
  • Cheerios, Corn Flakes, Kix, Raisin Bran, Chex
Snacks for our Children and Youth Programs
  • Fig newtons, graham crackers, nutrigrain bars, string cheese, pepperridge farm goldfish, vanilla pudding cups, vanilla wafers.
Non-Food Items
  • Napkins
  • Sandiwich Bags
Items we Do Not need
  • Peanut butter, Soft Drinks, Candy, Junk Food

Daycare Center Wishlist

  • Gift Cards from Lake Shore Learning Center (A teaching store located at 7009 A Manchester Blvd. Alexandria, VA 22130 or click on the link above)
  • Thermometers
  • Bandaids and First Aid Items
  • Washable markers, washable paint, large crayons
  • New socks and underwear for children, especially in smaller sizes
  • Diapers, Pull-ups, baby wipes, baby bottles
  • Facial tissue, bathroom tissue, paper towels, anti-bacterial liquid soap, shampoo, toothpaste (unopened), toothbrushes (new)
  • Coats--lightweight and rain proof jackets as well as heavy coats
  • small umbrellas

Martha's Outfitters' Needs

Spring clothing--We are running low on space to store winter clothing and are transitioning into spring, jeans, business casual clothing such as cotton long sleeved shirts and shoes in all sizes (especially Large), hats, scarves and spring/rain jackets. We also have a a need for clean towels, face clothes and linens.

If you would like to coordinate a coat or winter clothing drive, please contact the Director of Martha's Outfitters, Inge Ashley, iashley@marthastable.org or 202-328-6608 x 230. We could always use...
  • Underwear, Brassieres, Socks
  • Bath and Bed linens
  • Toiletries

Facilities' Needs

We accept donated furniture. This is a separate program from Martha's Outfitters. If you have furniture you would like to donate, please contact Dominick Musso at 202-328-6608 x 225 or dmusso@marthastable.org.

Would you like to donate power tools and other facilities' needs (in good condition)? Please see our wish list to help keep our space in great condition.

  • Snow shovel and ice pellet rolling cart spreader
  • Self-propelled outdoor vaccuum
  • Saw Horse, table saw and circular saw
  • Can crusher for #10 steel cans
  • Pressure washer
  • 3' level
  • Power auger
  • 11 drawer rolling tool cabinet, metal tool box, screws, nails, nuts & bolts of various sizes
  • Hex key set
  • Channel locka dn slip joint pliers in various sizes
  • Plastic hardware storage bins and metal shelvign for tools and materials inventory
  • Crank radios and flashlights
  • Paint supplies: roller extensions,poles, rollers with various naps, roller covers for wall and ceiling painting, paint brushes (1 1/2" and 2" angle brushes), and drop cloths

Super Special Wish List

  • New computers for classrooms or Dell certificates for computers
  • New digital camera for photography projects
  • A power point projector
  • A large screen television
  • Tickets to sporting events around Washington, DC
  • Movie or theater passes
  • Gift cards from Target, Old Navy, Best Buy, Safeway, Giant or CVS
  • New passenger van and new cargo van
  • Potable Genset Generator, 20KW

Please note:

  • Food can be dropped off any weekday between 8am and 6pm, and weekends from 12pm to 6pm.
  • Clothing, toiletries, and other items for Martha's Outfitters can be dropped off Tuesdays through Saturdays between 7:30am and 12:00noon.

If you have any questions, please call or email:

Regarding food operations, drop-offs and pick ups:

Demetrios Recachinas (Food Manager) at 202-328-6608 ext 214 or drecachinas@marthastable.org

Regarding clothing, toiletries and other housewares donations:

Inge Ashley (Martha's Outfitters) at 202-328-6608 ext 230 or iashley@marthastable.org

Regarding anything and everything!!

Kimberly Lyons (Development Manager) at 202-328-6608 ext 232 or klyons@marthastable.org

To get an inside look at photos, see videos and read stories about Martha's Table's programs please check out our blog.

www.marthastableblog.blogspot.com
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