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
- Canned fruits (fruit cocktail, pears, peaches, oranges, pineapple)
- Applesauce
- Pasta sauce
- Canned tomatoes
- SpaghettiOs/Ravioli
- Hygiene items (toothpaste, toothbrushes, shampoo, conditioner, razors, shave gel, etc)
Runaway & Homeless Youth Shelter
Point of Contact: Nicole Armour, 518.729.8489
- Twin-size waterproof mattress covers - we need 8 of these!
- Gift cards for seasonal activities
- Gift cards to purchase wall art, bathroom accessories, etc.
- Wagon to carry supplies
- Gift cards to local businesses
- Household Supplies
- Bottled water
- Snacks and Food (Granola bars, trail mix, peanut butter, shelf-stable snacks, canned soups/veggies/beans/pasta, mac and cheese, rice, pasta)
- Fidget toys and stress balls
- In-style clothing (all sizes)
- Exercise equipment
- Matching silverware sets
- Matching dish sets
- Knives and knife block
- Basic toolbox with basic hand tools
Supportive Housing for Homeless Youth
Point of Contact: Nicole Armour, 518.729.8489
- Shelf stable proteins (canned chicken, canned fish, peanut/nut butter, beans/lentils, nuts, etc)
- Shelf stable grains (pasta, rice, oatmeal, cereal, granola bars, granola, etc)
- Jelly
- Pasta sauce
- Soups
- Instant Potatoes
- Canned/Canned Fruit
- Canned/Canned Vegetables
- Seasonings
- Cooking Oil
- Tea
- Coffee
- Household cleaning items (dish soap, bleach/comet, glass cleaner, trash bags, sponges, disinfectant, toilet bowl cleaner, cleaning wipes)
- Household paper products (paper towels, toilet paper)
- Hygiene items (hand soap, razors, lotion)
- Zip Lock Bags
- Laundry Detergent
- Dishwasher Detergent
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)
CAPTAIN's Treasures Thrift Shop
Point of Contact: Joann Maloney, 518-383-1788
- iPad/tablet
Development and Administration
Point of Contact: Michele Madigan (or Development team), 518-399-4624
- Envelope printer
Family Development and Getting Ahead
Point of Contact: Bonnie Longden, 518.371.1185
- Gift cards (gas, groceries, generic)
- Gift cards for pizza for Getting Ahead classes
- Bottled water and juice boxes
- 1 1/2 inch 3 ring binders
- Tab dividers (8 tab) for binders
- Certificate holders (folders)
Cheryl's Lodge
Point of Contact: Colleen Russo, 518.371.1185
- View our Amazon wishlist!
- Juice boxes (100% juice only)
- Individually packaged snacks
- $10 gift cards to Five Below, McDonalds, Starbucks, Burger King, and/or Walmart (we use these as incentives for our older youth)
- Mini muffins - all varieties
Or, you can donate online toward the purchase of these products by clicking below:
