Current Wish List

NHCO relies extensively on donations of goods and services from caring community groups and individuals. To donate any of these items or services, contact Vicki Burstynowicz at 412-487-6316, option 1, x3111. For information on our Food Pantry and In-Kind Items of the Month, please visit the Want to Help page.

Priority Items

• New birthday cards with envelopes to be sent to elderly Faith in Action care receivers on their birthdays
• Wall-mounted cabinet for bathroom storage
• Metal folding chairs for North Boroughs Food Pantry (about 10)
• Label maker
• Post-it Notes
• Copy paper in assorted colors
• Clear desk blotters
• Paper shredder
• Floor mats (for under desk chairs)

Community Auto's Priority Items

• Sump pump
• Chain link fencing around the property
• Fire-proof locking filing cabinet
• Plastic/metal storage containers for auto parts
• Gas cards
• Windshield washer fluid

Office Items

• Light bulbs (60 and 100 watts)
• Clipboards
• Black permanent markers
• 9x12 or other large envelopes
• Laser labels
• Digital postal scales (2)
• Telephone Message Books (prefer with duplicates)
• Highlighters
• Paper products (plates, cups, napkins, towels, toilet paper)
• Plastic utensils (forks, spoons, knives)
• Coffee/tea - regular and decaf
• Creamer and sugar
• Dish, hand soap

Transportation/Van/Bus

• 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
• Funds or services for upkeep and repairs to NHCO's van ($3,000/year)
• PAT bus ticket books/monthly passes
• Gas cards

Outdoor/Safety Items/Miscellaneous

• Canopy (collapsible, easy to store) for outdoor fairs, information booths, etc.
• First aid kits
• Paper and plastic bags for food pantries
• Blood pressure monitor for in-home use
• Stethoscope (preferably new)
• New AED (Automated External Defibrillator)
• Smoke/carbon monoxide detectors
• Bottled water
• Greeting cards with envelopes