General Wish List & Items Needed for CASA Kids (see links below for purchasing in-store, online or gift cards* for CASA Kid gifts):

• Bikes, Bikes w/Training Wheels, Tricycles, Street, Hybrid or Mountain Bikes; (For all ages and genders);
• Bicycle Helmets (For all ages and genders);
• Music (All ages; Age appropriate CDs, iTunes Gift Cards, etc..)
• Movies (DVDs; Age Appropriate; Non-Violent, Non-Abusive; No Nudity or Implied Nudity; No Sexual or Implied Sexual Content; In other words– safe for kids to watch.);
• School Supplies (For all ages and genders);
• Personal Hygiene Products (For all ages and genders);
• Electronics;
• Household Supplies for Teens/Young Adults setting up their first apartments (or Gift Card);
• Backpacks for youth going back to school for Teenagers and Children (Both Genders);
• Arts & Craft Supplies (For all ages and genders);
• Scrapbooking Supplies;
• Disposable Cameras with Flash Option;
• New Games and Toys (For all ages and genders);
• Sports Equipment (For all ages and genders);
• Scholarship Funds;
• Youth Activity Funds for Field Trips and Outings;
• Laptop Computers (Modern, Complete with all Required Accessories, and in excellent operating condition);
• Cars (in excellent operating condition);

* Gift Cards/Certificates: For CASA office or CASA volunteers to give to youth for birthdays and holidays.

These Gift Card/Gift Certificate purchases are intended for youths to learn to budget, shop smart, learn how to handle money, and to purchase needed/wanted (or fun) things like: Clothing (It’s really hard to fit each kid individually with us trying to provide them clothing, so Gift Cards to their favorite stores are preferred; Personal Hygiene Products; School Supplies; Books, Household Items (for Teens that are setting up first apartments); Grocery Items (Food, etc…); Toys/Games; Music; Sports Equipment; Art Supplies; etc.. ;

Resources and links for purchasing gift cards/certificates, buying online or in-store are listed below. Some stores don’t offer the purchase of gift cards available online, but normally you can just go into the store and purchase a gift card or certificate.

Age Groupings for items for CASA Kids (Both Genders) :

• Infants and Toddlers: Newborn 0-3 years
• Pre-school: 3-5 years
• Elementary School: 5-11 years
• Middle School: 12-14 years (highest need)
• High School: 15-18 years (highest need)
• Young Adults: 18+ years (highest need)

• Acrylic Paints and Brushes (for art projects, i.e. decorating masks);
• Watercolor Paints and Brushes;
• Poster Paints & Brushes;
• Puffy Paint for Paper & Fabric
• Poster Paper (Rolls & Sheets, White);
• Drawing/Sketching Paper;
• Construction Paper (Costco Sells Large Packs);
• Watercolor Paper;
• Scrapbooking Paper;
• Blank Cards & Envelopes;
• Newspapers & Magazines;
• Felt (All Colors);
• Coloring Books (For Young Kids);
• Hot Glue Guns with Matching Package of Glue Sticks (Multiples);
• Elmer’s Glue (Multiples);
• Mod Podge & Sponge Brushes
• Scissors (Age appropriate type from young to teen..);
• Rulers;
• Staplers & Staples;

• Tape (Transparent);
• Glitter (Any Colors)
• Markers (Water-based and Permanent; All Colors, Multiple Packs);
• Glitter Glue Pens
• Glitter Pens
• Crayons (Multiple Packs);
• Colored Pencils (Multiple Packs);
• Regular Pencils (Multiple Packs);
• Hair Dryers (For Drying Arts & Crafts Projects);
• Yarn (any Colors);
• Popsicle Sticks (flat);
• Mosaic Making Supplies
• Sewing Machines (in excellent working condition);
• Material for Sewing (Thread, Needles, Pins, Scissors, Fabrics, Zippers, Buttons, Notions, Ribbons, ..);
• Craft Kits (Children to Teens);
• Small Desk-Top Foldable Easels
• Smocks (Children to Teens);
• Gift Cards to Arts/Crafts Stores (Riley’s, Michael’s, Jo-Anne’s, Beverly’s, Legendary Beads, etc..)
• Any other arts and craft items you might want to donate or buy;

Herbs & Spices for Baking & Cooking Needed (see links below for purchasing in-store, online or gift cards for Cooking & Baking Supplies):
(Please, All Herbs & Spices Must Be Unopened/Sealed, Non-Expired Items. We’re looking for bulk-sized Items and bulk quantity if possible (such as from Costco), but will accept any size. Thank you.)

• Iodized Salt;
• Kosher Salt;
• Sel de Mer (Maldon Sea Salt);
• Fine Ground Pepper;
• Large Coarse Ground Pepper;
• Peppercorns (Whole, Black);
• Garlic Powder;
• Garlic Salt;
• Onion Powder;
• Dill Weed;
• Cumin;
• Chili/Cayenne Pepper;
• Red Pepper Chili Flakes;
• Oregano (Ground, Dry);
• Paprika (Smoked & Sweet);
• Dry Yellow Mustard;
• Dry White Mustard;
• Bay Leaves;
• Sage (Ground, Dry);
• Thyme (Ground, Dry);
• Tarragon (Dry);
• Rosemary (Dry);
• Poppy Seeds;
• Chinese Five Spice;
• Yellow Curry Powder;
• Red Curry Powder;
• Turmeric;
• Garam Masala (Dry);
• Herbs de Provence (w/Lavender);
• Cream of Tarter Powder;
• Cinnamon;
• Nutmeg (Whole and Ground)
• Allspice;
• Ginger (Ground, Dry);
• Cloves (Whole and Ground);
• Pumpkin Pie Spice;
• Other Herbs or Spices we may have left off the list.. ) ;

Equipment & Miscellaneous Kitchen Items Needed (see links below for purchasing in-store, online or gift cards for Miscellaneous Kitchen Items & Equipment)::

• Blender
• Mixer (Table Top)
• Mixer (Hand-Held)
• Electric Hand-held Puréeing Tool (For Soups, Sauces, etc…)
• Créme Brulée Home/Kitchen Torch
• Food Processor with Attachments
• Mini Food Processor with Attachments
• Microwave (Medium to Large Sized; In excellent working condition);
• Bread Maker (Automatic);
• Bread Making Ovens;
• Countertop Toaster Oven (Large Sized; In excellent working condition);
• Medium Sized Refrigerator (In excellent working condition)
• Medium Sized Freezer (or Larger Refrigerator with Freezer Section; In excellent working condition);
• Toaster;
• Medium to Large Rolling Cooler;

Ingredients for Baking & Cooking Needed (see links below for purchasing in-store, online or gift cards for Baking & Cooking Ingredients):
(Please, All Food Items Must Be Unopened/Sealed, Non-Expired Items. We’re looking for bulk-sized Items and bulk quantity if possible (such as from Costco), but will accept any size. Thank you.)

• Crystallized (Sugared) Dried Ginger;
• Dried Fruits (Apricots, Cranberries “Craisins”, etc..);
• Raisons;
• Currants;
• Unbleached General Flour (organic preferred, but not required);
• Bread Flour;
• Cake Flour;
• Baking Soda;
• Baking Powder;
• Cornstarch;
• Yeast Packets;
• Granulated White Sugar;
• Superfine Granulated White Sugar;
• Confectioner’s Sugar (Powdered Sugar);
• Dark Brown Sugar;
• Light Brown Sugar;
• Powdered Cocoa (unsweetened);
• Evaporated Milk;
• Condensed Milk;
• Pure Vanilla Extract (Not Imitation; Large bottles available at Costco);
• Pure Almond Extract (not imitation);
• Chocolate Chips & Misc. Adds: (Milk Chocolate Chips, Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips, Dark Chocolate Chips, White Chocolate Chips, Peanut Butter Chips, Heath Bar Chips);
• Baker’s Chocolate Boxes (Unsweetened, Semi-Sweet, Sweet);
• Sprinkles for Decorating Cakes/Cookies;
• Instant Espresso (Medaglia D’Oro is a good brand, sold at G&G);
• Instant Coffee (Kava is a good brand, sold at G&G);
• Nuts (slivered/sliced almonds, walnuts, pecans, hazelnuts, pine nuts, peanuts, ..);
• Peanut Butter (Smooth; Large Costco-Sized);
• Honey (Jarred);
• Molasses;
• Bags of Caramels;
• Bags of Marshmallows (Mini & Regular Sized);
• Marshmallow Cream in Jar;
• Caramel in Jar;
• Chocolate in Jar;
• Corn Syrup (Jarred, Both Light & Dark; Qty. 4/ea)
• Olive OIl (Extra-Virgin; Large Costco-Sized);
• Balsamic Vinegar (Good Quality, Large Costco-Sized);
• Toasted Sesame Oil;
• Rice Wine Vinegar (Seasoned);
• Red Vinegar;
• White Vinegar;
• Apple Cider Vinegar;
• Soy Sauce;
• Worcestershire Sauce;
• Bouillion Cubes (Chicken, Beef, Vegetable..);
• Panko Crumbs;
• Oatmeal/Rolled Oats (Not Quick-Cooking)
• PAM non-stick spray (or similar brand);
• Canned/Jarred/Packets/Boxed of Foods: Sauces, Baking, Vegetables, Beans, Tomatoes, Fruits, Cake Mixes, Bar Mixes, Muffin Mixes, Frosting Mixes, etc… (All Unopened, Non-Expired)
• Gift Cards to Grocery Stores for Stock-Up Items (Safeway, G&G, Whole Foods, Raley’s, etc..);

Miscellaneous Items for Arts & Crafts and Cooking Area Needed (see links below for purchasing in-store, online or gift cards for Arts & Crafts & Cooking Area)::

• Snacks & Drinks (Soda, Juices, Bottled Water..) For Youth (Such as big packs from Costco);
• DVD Movies (Non-Violent, Non-Sexual/Nudity, and Age Appropriate from Young to Teens/Young Adult)- Used or New;
• Rugs in Good Condition;
• Bookshelves (White) in Good Condition;
• Small Couch in Good Condition;
• Bean Bag Chairs in Good Condition (We need about eight);
• Cubical/Cubby Shelves (White; For youths store their things in, and to store supplies);
• Bike Rack for Repairing Bikes;

Kitchen Equipment & Supplies Needed (see links below for purchasing in-store, online or gift cards for Kitchen Equipment & Supplies):

Also please note, many of these items can be purchased in from Costco. Thank you!

• Cookware: Pots (all sizes, with lids), Pans (all sizes, with lids), Saucepans (all sizes, with lids), Stock Pot, Cookie Sheets (Regular-Sized (Qty. 4) and Mini-Sized (Qty. 4), Muffin Pans (Regular & Mini Muffins), Cake Pans, Quiche Pans, Bread (Loaf) Pans (Regular-Sized and Mini-Sized; Qty. 4/ea), Pie Dishes (Oven Safe), Square Casserole Dishes (Square, Rectangle, Oven Safe), Large Cooking (Stock) Pot, Dutch Oven, Roasting Pan (Medium and Small Sized); Bundt Pan (Non-Stick), Angel Food Cake Pan (Non-Stick), Créme Brulée Dishes (Oven Safe, Short but Wide);
• Cookie Cutters (Holiday-Oriented, Children-Oriented, any kind..);
• Serving Trays;
• Cookie Cooling Racks (Qty. 4);
• Bowls for Mixing & Serving;
• Measuring Cups (Plastic);
• Glass Measuring Cup (Up to 4 Cups Size);
• Measuring Spoons (Plastic or Stainless Steel);
• Sifting Cup (Sifter);
• Sieves/Strainers;
• Mini Strainer (about 1 cup size);
• Salad Spinner;
• Cheese Graters;
• Micro Plane Grater;
• Lollipop Sticks (round);
• Wooden Rolling Pins (Sur La Table for $10);
• Can Opener (by Hand or Electric);
• Clear Glass Storage Containers (with lids) or Tupperware type products;.
• Cutting Board (Wooden) & Flexible Plastic Different Colored Cutting Boards;
• Cooking Utensils (Non-stick Preferably): Wooden Spoons, Large Spoons, Ladles, Large Serving Utensils, Spatulas (all sizes) Spider Spoon/Strainer, Tongs, ..;
• Flatware (Stainless Steel, Good Quality so Won’t Rust for 10-12/ppl);
• Whisk;
• Baster Brush (Pastry Brush);
• Baster;
• Garlic Press;
• Potato Masher;
• Steamer Basket;
• Skewers (Non-Stick, 8-12 Qty.);
• Wooden Lemon Juicer;
• Juicer (Plastic)
• Candy Thermometer;
• Meat Thermometer (Manual or Electronic);
• Pepper Grinder;
• Cooking/Oven Mitts;
• Trivets;
• Cooking Aprons (Black; You can get them at the Uniform Store at G&G Shopping Center for about $7/ea.);
• Kitchen Towels;
• Parchment Paper;
• Aluminum Paper;
• Wax Paper;
• Saran Wrap- (Costco sells large pack);
• Paper Cupcake Baking Cups;
• Gallon Storage Plastic Bags (with zip or secure closure);
• Half-Gallon Storage Plastic Bags (with zip or secure closure);
• Sandwich Sized Storage Plastic Bags (with zip or secure closure);
• Small Paper Plates (Sturdy)- (Costco sells large packs);
• Med-Sized or Dinner Paper Plates (Sturdy)- (Costco sells large packs);
• Plastic Cups for Cool Liquids- (Costco sells large packs);
• Paper Cups for Hot Liquids- (Costco sells large packs);
• Plastic Flatware -(Costco sells large packs);
• Sponges & Scrubbers for Cleaning Pots & Pans;
• Paper Towels (Costco sells large packs);
• Paper Napkins (Costco sells large packs);
• Paper Tablecloths (Costco sells large packs);
• Baby Wipes (for Cleaning Up; Costco sells large packs);
• Disinfectant Anti-Bacterial Wipes (3-Packs from Costco);
• Antibacterial Soap (Clear, large jugs from Walmart or Costco);
• Dishwashing Soap (for Washing Dishes in Sink);

• Outdoor Patio Table with Chairs
• Industrial Cross-Cut Shredder;
• Refrigerator (Medium Sized);
• Microwave;
• Medium or Large Rolling Cooler;
  Paper Supplies (plates, cups, utensils, napkins);
• Snacks for our trainees;
• Bottled water, soda, juices, coffee, tea, etc..;
• Flip Charts (Paper);
• Note Pads (small);
• Spiral Note Pads;
• Large White Binders;
• Large Easels that Stand on Floor;
• Large White Board with Dry Erase Markers & Eraser
• Push Pins;
• Scissors;
• White Note Cards & Envelopes (Bulk Qty.)
• Desk Calendars;
• Wall Calendars (Large for Filling in Schedules/Events);
• Bulletin Boards;
• Brochure Racks;
• Poster Boards (White)
• Poster Paper Rolls (White)
• Poster Paint
• Markers (Water Based & Permanent; All Colors)

• Presentation Folders with Pockets;
• Stamps, Stamps and more Stamps (Rolls of 1st class “Forever” Stamps, and Rolls of Post Card Stamps) via USPS;
• #10 Confidential Mailing Envelopes;
• Large Manila Mailing Envelopes;
• Standard File Folders with Tabs (and Labels);
• File Folder Holders with Tabs (and Labels);
• Modern Label Maker with Tapes (Costco);
• Copy Paper (Costco);
• Ink cartridges for printers: (HP 97, HP 98, HP 95, HP 94, HP 45, HP 78; Canon BCI-3eBk (Black), Canon BCI-3eM (Magenta), Canon BCI-3eC (Cyan), Canon BCI-3er (Yellow)
• Paper Folding Device;
• Electronic Pencil Sharpeners
• New (Modern) Desktop Computers (Costco);
• New (Modern) Inkjet and Laser Printers (High Volume) and Ink Cartridges (Costco):
• Misc. Office Supplies/EQuipment & Refill Supplies (Tape, Staples, Pencils, Pens, Paper, File Folders, etc..);
• Printing Services (If you are with or own a printing company, and would like to donate printing services, please contact Millie Gilson);
• Signs/Banners Services (If you are with or own a sign/banner company and would like to donate, please contact Millie Gilson);
• Tradeshow Booths/Tables/Cloths (If you are with or own a tradeshow equipment company and would like to donate, please contact Millie Gilson);
• Marketing/Tchotchkes/Promotional Items: If you are with or own a company that can produce and donate Tchotchke or promotional items with our local logo, such as clothing (t-shirts, caps, tote bags, etc..), cards, magnets, pens, key chains, jewelry, mugs, calendars, signage, tradeshow giveaways, sellable items, etc…, please contact Millie Gilson);