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Our Wish List

Our Wish List details the ongoing and most current needs of The Inn. You can use this information to make in-kind donations or organize a special drive to benefit our families. The list includes furnishings, kitchen supplies, non-perishable food, office supplies and equipment, and more. Services such as printing and landscaping may also be needed.

Due to the health conditions of our families, we ask for only new, unused items. Please, no plush toys/stuffed animals.

  • Long-grain white rice in bags
  • Small, individual cereal
  • Pudding cups
  • Jello cups
  • Fruit cups
  • Individual servings of peanut butter, jam, or jelly
  • Olive oil
  • Pasta sauce
  • Canned fruit
  • Apple sauce (squeeze)
  • Granola bars
  • Canned food including – soup, beans, vegetables, tuna, and fruit.
  • Mac and Cheese
  • Individual snack packs of Nutella
  • Ramen
  • Healthy snacks such as individually packaged bags of nuts, trail mix, etc. 

View our Amazon wish list and simply select the items you would like to donate. Amazon will ship your order directly to us! Enter your name and email (or other contact information) in the text box that reads “Enter your free gift note for this item here.” Note: If you choose not to enter your contact information, your donation will be anonymous.

  • Rubbermaid and Ziploc disposable food storage containers
  • Cutting boards
  • Can openers
  • Aluminum foil, plastic wrap/storage bags
  • Assorted kitchen knives
  • Pots and pans
  • Stamps
  • Adapters/power converters
  • Travel-size toiletries
  • Feminine hygiene products
  • Sunscreen/bug spray
  • Umbrellas
  • Batteries

Small paper gift bags filled with:

  • Bottled water
  • Sports drinks
  • Tea bags
  • Chewing gum/breath mints
  • Flavored liquid or drink packets (ex: Crystal Light)
  • Note cards/pens
  • Puzzles/Sudoku
  • Travel-size toiletries
  • Hair brushes
  • Hair accessories
  • Makeup kits
  • Shaving kits
  • Nail polish kits
  • Donation of services for haircuts from salons and barbershops
  • Theater performances
  • Washington Commanders Football
  • Baltimore Ravens Football
  • Washington Capitals Hockey
  • D.C. United Soccer
  • Washington Wizards Basketball
  • Washington Nationals Baseball
  • Baltimore Orioles Baseball
  • Concerts
  • Movies
  • Playing cards
  • Adult coloring books
  • Word searches
  • Pool table supplies (cues of all sizes, chalk, bridge, balls)
  • Journals

For more information about in-kind donations, email Meghan Arbegast or call 301-827-6054.