Shelter Wish Lists

Thank you for interest in Father Bill’s & MainSpring (FBMS). We depend greatly on the generosity of people like you from our communities for donations of basic items that help our guests and housing participants achieve self-sufficiency.

With four emergency shelters for individuals and families, and approximately 300 units of permanent, supportive housing, we are always in need of basic, NEW items as listed below:

Please drop items at one of our emergency shelters: Father Bill’s Place, 38 Broad St., Quincy, or MainSpring House, 54 North Main St., Brockton. We regret that due to storage constraints, we are generally unable to accept used clothing, household items or furniture. For a list of our community partners who accept these items, please click here.

Best times to drop off in-kind donations at the shelter are: 9:30-11:00 a.m., 1:00-3:30 p.m., 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Thank you!.

*Winter coats can be cleaned & gently used

Family Shelters: NEW ITEMS

•  First Aid
  • Children & Adult Band Aids
  • Antibiotic Ointment
  • Digital Thermometer                                                   
•  Baby
  • Diapers (Size 1-6)
  • Baby Wipes
  • Baby Cream
  • Children toothbrushes & toothpaste
  • Baby Swaddling blankets
• Room
  • Twin Sheet Sets
  • Crib Sheets
  • Comforters
  • Pillows
• Kitchen
  • Pots & Pans
  • Flatware
  • Potholders
  • Reusable Plastic plates
  • Kitchen towels & rags
  • Place mats

Individual Shelters: NEW ITEMS

• Twin Sheets/Blankets
• *Winter Coats, Rain Ponchos, Hats, Mittens, Gloves
• Male / Female Undergarments (larger sizes needed) ^¤
• Male/ Female Thermal Undergarments
• Male/ Female sweatpants (all sizes)
• Socks
• Razors & Shaving Crème (Male/ Female)
• Shampoo/ Conditioner/ Bar Soap (trial size)
• Deodorant, shaving cream, Q-tips (trial size)
• Bath & Hand Towels
• Shower Shoes & Slippers
• Nail Clippers
• First Aid Items: Band Aids, Bandages, Antiseptic Crème

Families Moving into Scattered Site Apartments:
NEW ITEMS

•  Gift Cards
  • Commuter Rail/ Charlie Cards ($5 increments are best)
  • Grocery gift cards ($ 25 increments are best)
  • Home Depot, Target, Wal-Mart gift cards ($25 increments are best)
  • Bus Passes
• Room & Bathroom
  • Twin Sheets/Blankets/Pillow cases
  • Bath/hand towels
  • Crib Sheets/Baby Blankets
  • Bathroom Set (shower curtain, liner, rings, bath mat in/out)
• Kitchen
  • Pot & Pan Set
  • Dish Set (minimum set of 4)
  • Flatware
  • Reusable Plastic Ware (cups, bowls, washable, not paper goods)
  • Dish towels/pot holders
  • Can opener
  • Kitchen Utensils (spatula, ladle, wooden spoons)
• General Cleaning Supplies
  • Basic Vacuum Cleaner
  • Dust Pan/Brush
  • Bucket, Mop & Broom
  • Plunger