What We Need
Many of our clients have allergies and for the health and comfort of our clients, we ask that all donations be brand new. This includes: teddy bears, clothing, etc. If you have questions or would like further information, please contact us at 405-552-1010.
Donations Policy
Thank your for your consideration in donating to the Palomar Shop! We ask that your donations be brand new items on our current-needs list.
All donations must be approved before releasing them to our facility. If your donations do not meet our current criteria, we ask that you please take your donations to another local donation-based facility.
Food Kits
Organize a food drive with your church, philanthropic group, class, etc. to stock our pantry with emergency food kits. For less than $20 a kit, you can provide food to a family of four.
- 1 brown bag
- 1 jar of peanut butter
- 1 box of crackers
- 2 cans of fruit
- 1 package of granola bars
- 2 cans of beans
- 2 cans of vegetables
- 2 cans of soup/stew
- 1 box of rice
- 1 box of canned tuna
- 1 box of tuna creations
- 1 carton of shelf stable milk or juice
- A note of encouragement or hope
To build a kids’ snack pack, please include 3 of the following items:
- Gogurt
- Goldfish
- Granola bars
- Apple sauce squeeze packs
- Bananas
- Cutie/Halo oranges
- Grapes
- Apples
- String cheese
Please deliver packs to Palomar at 1140 N. Hudson Avenue between 8am – 5pm, Monday-Friday.
Cantina Items
Our clients often arrive at Palomar fresh from traumatic events. They may not have eaten for hours, sometimes days. It is so important to have basic needs met while making important decisions and taking protective action.
We are asking you to sign up to provide a week’s worth of these items. Your volunteer(s) will deliver the items to Palomar on Monday morning between 8am and 9am. Your volunteer will organize the donated items in the refrigerator and cabinets with assistance from our staff.
- Sandwich making provisions: bread, deli meats, cheese, mustard, mayo
- Fruit (bananas, apples, oranges, Cuties/Halos)
- String cheese
- Yogurt
- Veggies
- Hummus
- Individually wrapped healthy snacks
- Bottled water
- Juices
- Milk
- Tea
Other Items
Palomar is client-centered and believes in survivor autonomy and empowerment. Gift cards (Target, Walmart, gas cards, etc.) are a great way to make a donation that leaves room for client choice and helps us meet the needs of clients with specific concerns (such as food allergies or restrictions).
Other items you might like to donate include:
- Snacks
- Bottled water
- Juice boxes
- Tea and coffee
- Coloring books (adult and child), markers, and crayons
- New blankets
- Hygiene products, hair products, and natural hair products
- Toilet paper
- Pet food & pet care products
Shop Online
If you prefer to do your shopping online, you can make a purchase from our Amazon Wish List and have your donation delivered directly to Palomar!
