Our Needs List
Help Children in Northwest Arkansas
Every day, children enter care with little more than the clothes they’re wearing.
Your generosity helps provide safety, comfort, and stability to children in need across the state.
Our Needs List highlights the most high-priority donation needs for children in Arkansas. Whether you’re donating supplies, hosting an event, or giving as a group, your support makes an immediate impact.
All donated items must be new and unused to protect the health and safety of children in our care.
Nonprofit Needs List Northwest Arkansas
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Eggs
American cheese
Shredded cheddar and mozzarella cheeses
Individually packaged snacks
Chicken strips, chicken nuggets
Bread
Pasta (spaghetti, egg noodles, elbow macaroni, rotini, etc.)
Instant mashed potatoes
Macaroni & Cheese
Rice/Wild Rice (bags) -
Bras – all sizes
Jeans for teen girls – S-2XL
Athletic shorts for teen girls – S-XL
T-shirts – L and XL
Women’s leggings M-XL
Summer pajamas – M-XL
Jeans – sizes 11, 18-20
Women’s shoes – Size 6.5-9 -
Men’s athletic shorts – M-L
Men’s underwear – all sizes
Men’s summer shirts – M-XL
Men’s sweatpants – M-L
Men’s pajama pants – M-L
Men’s sneakers and slides – all sizes -
Deodorant for teen girls and boys
Body wash for teen girls and boys
Laundry soap
Hand soap
Hairbrushes
Hair conditioner (all hair types)
Satin hair bonnets
Products for natural, textured hair: edge control, curling cream, scalp oil, detangler, leave-in hair cream
Toilet paper
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Blankets and pillows
Stuffed animals
Journals, coloring books, and art supplies
Night lights for children who struggle with sleep
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New or gently used suitcases and duffel bags
Ziptop bags – all sizes (sandwich, quart, gallon)
Disinfecting wipes
Reusable water bottles
Dryer sheets
Paper towels
8×10 canvas art panels
Blue painter’s tape
13-gallon and 55-gallon trash bags
Paper clips: regular & jumbo
Filament for 3D printer 1.75mm with print temperature 190-220 degrees
Together, we’re meeting needs—and changing lives in Arkansas.
Why Our Needs List Matters
Children entering foster care and emergency shelter situations in Arkansas often come from situations involving abuse, neglect, or sudden family crisis. Many arrive feeling scared, uncertain, and without basic necessities.
How Your Donations Help Children in Arkansas:
Meet urgent needs for children
Provide dignity, comfort, and consistency during times of transition
Support local foster families and caregivers
Allow our team to focus on trauma-informed care and long-term stability
Every donation directly benefits children in our Arkansas community.
Where to Donate Items in Northwest Arkansas
Supporting children in Arkansas is easy:
Drop-Off Donations: Visit our Northwest Arkansas location during designated donation hours
EverHope860 NW Vaughn Road
Bentonville, AR 72713
Donations are accepted Monday through Friday between 8:00 am and 4:00 pm.
Shop Online: Purchase items from our online wish list and ship them directly to us
Ship Items: All mail donations can be directly to our NWA facility.
Host Local a Donation Drive: Organize a drive at your workplace, school, church, or business
Every donation helps ensure children feel safe, cared for, and supported.
Can’t Donate Items? You Can Still Help!
Financial donations allow us to purchase urgent supplies locally and respond quickly to the changing needs of children in Arkansas. Monetary gifts also support programs that promote healing, stability, and family reunification.
Thank You for Supporting Children in Arkansas
Because of generous supporters across Arkansas, children experiencing crisis are met with compassion, comfort, and hope. Since we’re a Northwest Arkansas nonprofit, we rely heavily on community donations. Your support helps turn moments of uncertainty into opportunities for healing.
If you have questions about our needs list, donation guidelines, or how to get involved locally, we’d love to connect with you.
