We need affordable housing options for our residents for when they are ready to leave Deep Roots. Landlords or Individuals with affordable housing options are encouraged to contact our Case Manager by calling (410) 275-2194 or via email casemanager@deeprootsinc.org – Thank you!
Please see our Amazon Deep Roots Wish List here.
Below are our urgent and ongoing needs. Items may be brought to the Farm at any time and would be deeply appreciated. Our work is a community partnership and we welcome your participation. Thank you!
Receipts for tax purposes for all donations are available upon request.
Please call before donating furniture & electronics.
Our population changes weekly, please contact the office for urgent needs in regards to clothing and shoes.
Please call our office if you are bringing Urgent Needs Items so we can arrange to receive them.
Urgent Needs are as follows:
- Pillows
- Cleaning buckets filled with supplies (toilet brushes, sponges, cleaning products/sprays, wipes, rags, magic erasers, cleaning gloves, etc.)
- Paper (disposable) Plates
- Paper Towels
- Toilet Paper
- Tampons / Sanitary Pads
- Disinfectant Spray
- Disinfectant Wipes
- Deodorant (for women)
- Body Wash
- Shampoo, Conditioner
- Diapers – all sizes
- Baby wipes
- Baby monitors
- Blankets (twin size)
- Toothpaste
Ongoing Needs are as follows:
Cleaning Supplies
- Sponges, Dishcloths, Dish soap
- Trash bags (30 & 39 gallon)
- Laundry detergent Dye Free and Clear and Regular (pods preferred; we have HE washers and need to ensure appropriate amounts of detergent are used),
- Dish Soap
Paper Goods
- Paper towels, Kleenex, Napkins, Toilet paper
- Disposable Cups
Food
- Fresh fruit and fresh vegetables
- Canned food of all types, Spaghetti, Pasta, Rice (brown or white), Dry and canned beans
- Fruit juice, Coffee, Tea
- Cereal
- Spaghetti Noodles
- Cat food (dry or canned) – as we always have cats who come to Clairvaux Farm one way or another to get looked after.
Children’s Items
- Disposable diapers (all sizes) especially size 5 and 6, Pull-ups
- Baby shampoo, Baby powder
- Diaper wipes, Diaper rash cream
- Clothing (gently used and new; all sizes)
- New shoes – all sizes
- Fidget spinners / fidget toys
- Weighted blankets for kids
Hygiene Products
- Toilet Paper
- Shaving Cream
- Liquid soap dispensers (Individual Size)
- Deodorant (men’s and women’s)
- Body wash (men’s and women’s)
- Razors (men’s and women’s)
- Nail clippers, Razors
- Shampoo and conditioner
- First aid kit materials: antiseptic
- Hair brushes, Combs, Hair Spray, Gel
- Sanitary napkins and tampons
- Dental floss, Mouthwash
- Q-tips, Cottonballs
Office and School Supplies
- White copy paper #96 bright white 20 lb. 8.5 x 11
- Colored copy paper
- Pens, Markers (Permanent and Washable), Highlighters
- White out tape
- Graph paper
- Two-pocket folders
- Protractors, Compasses, Scientific Calculators
- Drawing pads
- Combination locks
- Art supplies: Paint, Brushes, Butcher paper, Playdoh, Construction paper
Household Items
- Batteries: all sizes including 9V, AA, AAA
- Sheets – especially twin and full
- Blankets
- Laundry Baskets or Hampers
- Pillows
- Towels, Washcloths
- Dishcloths, Dish towels
- Indoor trash cans
- Mops, Brooms (regular and push types)
- Dustpans and Brushes
- Shower liners
- Dressers
- Bed frames
- Mattresses (New or good condition)
- Bed bug covers for mattresses, box springs, and pillows (Size twin)
- Bedding and sheet sets, especially twin
- Power washer
- New or gently used Gator / Golf cart