Food Wish Lists
McKenna's Wagon
Sandwich needs: wholegrain breads, sliced turkey, ham and other healthy sliced meats
Soup ingredients - Fresh whole and cut vegetables, spices, pasta, canned vegetables, legumes, pasta, rice, turkey, ham, chicken
Fresh fruit - apples, oranges, bananas, pears, plums and peaches
Nonperishable foods for family grocery bags
Rice, dried and canned beans, canned soups, canned fruits and vegetables, cereals, pasta, tomato sauce, coffee, tea.
Daycare program
Baby cereal (rice, oatmeal, and mixed)
Plain Cheerios
Gerber and Beechnut jar food (sweet potatoes/peas/green beans/carrots/mixed cereal)
Mini juice, soy milk, and rice milk boxes
Fruit, Jello, Apple Sauce, and Pudding cups
Graham crackers and cheese crackers (no peanut butter)
Children's Program and Bridge Program
Fruit cups
Individually boxed or foiled juices
Fresh fruits and yogurt
Fruit bars and cereal bars
Boxed cereal (cheerios, corn chex, rice chex, corn flakes)
Individual bottled water
Crackers and Children's "Lunchables"
Cheese Sticks
Popsicles
Mixed nuts and individually-wrapped dried fruits
Snack-size chips, pretzels, etc.
Rice Crispy Treats
Large cans of fruits and vegetables
Teen Program
Bottled water, juice, and Gatorade
Popsicles
Fruit snacks, fruit, and yogurt
Individual packs of cereal, chips, etc.
Cereal bars and fruit bars
**New School Supplies are always welcomed.**
Supplies for the Daycare and Children's Programs (ages 3 months to 18 years) needed year-round
gift cards for Lakeshore Learning Store (Teacher store located at 7009-A Manchester BLVD Alexandria VA 22310 or Lakeshore Learning Store on the Web)
Thermometers
Band-aids and First Aid Kits
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
Winter Clothing and other items needed for adults and families
Men's jeans and boots in all sizes, especially large (i.e., sizes 10-14)
Men's and women's waterproof coats and parkas
Thermal underwear, socks, hats and gloves, sweatshirts and sweatpants in large sizes
Towels and washcloths
Pots and pans
Toiletries
Blankets
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
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!!
Areesah Mobley (Development Coordinator) at 202-328-6608 ext 226
or amobley@marthastable.org
