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Wish List

Wish List

Thank you for considering a donation to CAPTAIN Community Human Services! Below is a listing of our current needs. If you have any questions, please contact the staff member listed in the category below. Items may be dropped off to our Clifton Park office at 5 Municipal Plaza, Suite 3, Clifton Park, NY 12065.

Food Pantry

Point of Contact: Jessica Valcik, 518.371.1185
  • IMMEDIATE NEED: Reusable grocery bags
  • Grains: cereal, oatmeal, rice, pancake mix
  • Canned chicken/tuna
  • Canned fruits and vegetables
  • Fresh produce
  • 100% juice
  • Jelly/jam
  • Dish soap and laundry soap
  • Gift cards to grocery stores to buy fresh dairy and meat products (we do not currently have the cold space to accept these as donations, so we purchase these daily)

Runaway & Homeless Youth

Point of Contact: Fern Hurley, 518.371.1185
  • Gift cards for summer activities

    Skateland, Flag, Urban Air, Ninja Lab, mini golf, go-karts, Tubby Tubes, Painted Pony, ice cream, Tupper Lake Wild Center

  • Gift cards to purchase wall art, bathroom accessories, etc.
  • Arts and crafts supplies (Markers, paint sets, sketchbooks)
  • Can openers
  • Reusable bags
  • To Go containers (Tupperware)
  • Wagon to carry supplies
  • Gift cards to local businesses
  • Prepaid cellphone minutes
  • Bus passes
  • Household Supplies
  • Bottled water
  • Snacks and Food (Granola bars, peanut butter, shelf-stable snacks, canned soups/veggies/beans/pasta, mac and cheese, rice, pasta)
  • Games (Board games, card games, puzzles)
  • Fidget toys and stress balls
  • Clothing (All sizes)
  • Phone charging cables and power banks
  • Exercise equipment

Senior Services

Point of Contact: Terra Maddalone-Ristau, 518.399.3262
  • Gift cards for grocery stores (Hannaford, Market 32, Aldi, Walmart)
  • Greeting cards (thinking of you, sympathy, birthday, holiday)

Family Support

Point of Contact: Amanda Capozzi, 518.371.1185
  • Gift certificates for family-friendly activities (bowling, SkyZone, Arts and Glass, etc)
  • Legos

CAPTAIN's Treasures Thrift Shop and General Needs

Point of Contact: Ava Martin, 518.399.4624
  • Envelope printer
  • Single lens camera
  • iPad/tablet for Treasures Thrift Shop

Cheryl's Lodge

Point of Contact: Amanda Capozzi, 518.371.1185
  • None at this time

Or, you can donate online toward the purchase of these products by clicking below:
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