Cash donations are preferred because they allow LUM to purchase what is needed, when it’s needed. Donations of “needed items” are also welcome and appreciated. If you wish to donate items to LUM, here is our wish list. Items are listed by “need” and also by program (below).

Hot Needs NOW – April 2025

After School Snacks
Toilet Paper

Shampoo (32-90 oz.)
Dish Detergent (40-90 oz.)

Deodorant – hotel size & full size
Depends – Adult Incontinence Briefs

See below for Needed Items listed by usage & by program. Here is what LUM needs NOW! Please either ship or drop off items:

DROP OFF – Needed Items

LUM Office, 420 N 4th Street, Lafayette, IN 47901:
- Monday – Friday – 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
LUM Protein Food Pantry, 350 N 6th Street between Ferry & North Streets, Lafayette, IN:
- Monday – 12:30 to 4 p.m.
- Thursday – 9:30 a.m. to Noon

SHIP – Needed Items

SHIP to the LUM Office (420 N 4th Street, Lafayette, IN 47901).
AMAZON WISH LIST:
- Go to the LUM list on Amazon (click HERE),
- Order & deliver items to LUM

Please email us if you have any questions.

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LUM Amazon Wish List

LUM Wish List Below

Hot Needs

Need large quantities, use everyday

TOP THREE – Toilet Paper, Dish Detergent (40-90 oz.), Shampoo/Conditioner (32-90 oz.)

Paper Supplies
- Toilet Paper
- Paper Towels
- Ziplock Bags – One Gallon Freezer & Sandwich
Coffee Set Up
- Coffee (Caffeinated)
- Coffee filters
- Sweetener packets (Sugar, Splenda, Sweet’N Low, Equal)
- Powdered Creamer

Cleaning Supplies
- All Purpose Cleaner (Simple Green concentrate, original scent)
- Trash bags – 13 gallon/tall kitchen draw-string (Hefty brand preferred)
- Trash bags – 30 gallon (Hefty brand preferred)
- Gloves – nitrile/latex, disposable

Health & Safety
- Disinfectant spray (Lysol, for fabric surfaces)
- Disinfectant cleaner (Fantasik, 409, Clorox)
- Shampoo (32-90 oz.)
- Dish Detergent (40-90 oz.)
Personal Care (hotel size): Toothbrushes, Toothpaste, Tampons, Sanitary napkins, Foot powder, Disposable Razors, Shaving Cream, Combs, Nail Clippers, Pocket facial tissues

LUM Wish List – Amazon

High Needs

Need large quantities, use often

Cleaning Supplies:
- Dishwashing Liquid (Dawn)
Personal Care:
- Shampoo
- Deodorant
- Toothbrushes Toothpaste
- Disposable Razors
- Shaving Cream
- Liquid Hand Soap
Drinks (youth programs)
- 100% Fruit Juice, Bottled water, Milk
Healthy Snacks (youth programs):
- Fresh fruit
- Carrots (snack size)
- Yogurt cups
- Applesauce cups, Fruit cups, Pudding cups, Gelatin cups (Jello)
Snack Bars:
- Granola Bars, Fruit Bars, Breakfast Bars, Cereal Bars, Rice Krispies Treats

Medium Needs

Need on hand, use often

Cleaning Supplies:
- Dishwasher Detergent Gel (Cascade)
- Dishwasher Cleaner (Finish)
Paper Supplies:
- Paper napkins,
- Facial Tissues (Kleenex)
- Paper plates
- Disposable cups
- Ziplock bags
- Food Service disposable gloves
Bus passes (tokens)
Face Towels – Wash Clothes (white, square)

Low Needs

Need on hand, use occasionally. Please check before purchasing.

Personal Care:
- Tampons, Sanitary napkins
- Foot powder
- Combs
- Nail Clippers
- Pocket facial tissues
Clothing:
- Socks
- Underwear
- Winter gloves, hats, scarves (men’s & women’s)
Food items:
- Hot Cocoa – powdered mix,
- Coffee – decaffeinated
Medical supplies:
- Band-Aids,
- Ibuprofen, Aspirin, Acetaminophen
- Gauze pads, Neosporin, First Aid Antiseptic Spray

Program Needs

Food Programs

Protein Food Pantry, Emergency Shelter, Youth Programs

Paper Products: Toilet Paper, Paper Towels, Napkins, Facial Tissues
Protein:
- Canned meats (beef, chicken), canned fish (tuna)
- Beans, legumes, lentils – dry or canned
- Eggs
Fresh Produce: Fruits & Vegetables
Baby Items:
- Baby Food,
- Baby Diapers, Wipes,
- Formula
Cleaning Supplies:
- Laundry detergent
- Dish Detergent (40-90 oz.)
Personal Care (full size):
- Shampoo, Conditioner (32-90 oz.)
- Soap, Lotion
- Deodorant,
- Toothbrushes, Toothpaste,
- Disposable Razors, Shaving Cream
- Depends – Incontinence Products (diapers)
Feminine Hygiene Products: Tampons, Sanitary napkins, liners, pads, wipes

Homeless Services

Emergency Shelter, Winter Warming Station, LUM Office

Cleaning & Disinfecting:
- Disinfectant Spray (Lysol),
- All Purpose Cleaner (Simple Green),
- Laundry Detergent,
- Dishwashing Liquid, Dishwasher Detergent,
- Liquid Hand Soap, Disinfecting Wipes (Clorox ), Hand Sanitizer
Paper Products: Toilet Paper, Paper Towels, Napkins, Facial Tissues
Supplies:
- White bath towels
- Earplugs – disposable
- Trash bags (13 gallon/tall kitchen draw-string)
- Bottled water
- Bus passes
Personal Care (hotel size): Toothbrushes, Toothpaste, Tampons, Sanitary napkins, Foot powder, Disposable Razors, Shaving Cream, Combs, Nail Clippers, Pocket facial tissues
Medical supplies: Band-Aids, Ibuprofen, Aspirin, Acetaminophen, Gauze pads, Neosporin, First Aid Antiseptic Spray
Food items:
- Pasta, Tomato Sauce
- Canned – Soup, Vegetables, Fruit
Breakfast Items: Snack Bars (Granola Bars, Fruit Bars, Breakfast Bars, Cereal Bars, Rice Krispies Treats)
Coffee Set Up: Coffee (Caffeinated), Coffee filters, Sweetener packets (sugar, Splenda, Sweet’N Low, Equal), Powdered Creamer, Hot Cocoa – powdered mix
Clothing:
- Socks; Underwear;
- Winter gloves, hats, scarves (men’s & women’s)

Jubilee Christmas

New items only. Accepted from the Monday after Thanksgiving through the second Tuesday in December

Toys, Board Games, Dolls, Lego sets, Dress up & Pretend Play, Play kitchen items
Sports & Recreation equipment — Balls & equipment (basketball, soccer, kick balls, baseball, etc.), Bikes, Outdoor games (Flying discs – Frisbee, Hula-hoops, Jump ropes, Family games)
Books (grade-level: Pre-K through teen)
Craft Kits & Art Supplies
Children’s clothing — outfits; winter coats, gloves, hats, scarves, boots;
Blankets & Quilts: each family gets at least one for the family
Accessories
- Wrapping Paper, Gift Bags, Tape
- Batteries
Gift Cards: Food cards, Gift cards for teen siblings
Supplies:
- Trash bags (30 gallon)
- Ziploc bags (1 gallon)
- Coffee
- Bottled water

Youth Programs Wishlist

Snacks (healthy, low/no sugar):
- Drinks — 100% Fruit Juice, Bottled water, Milk
- Healthy Snacks — Fresh fruit, Carrots (snack size), Yogurt cups, Applesauce cups, Fruit cups, Pudding cups, Gelatin cups (Jello)
- Pre-packaged Crackers (sandwich crackers, Goldfish, etc)
- Snack Bars — Granola Bars, Fruit Bars, Breakfast Bars, Cereal Bars, Rice Krispie Treats
Outdoor Play: Soccer balls, Kick balls, Nerf footballs, Sidewalk Chalk, Bug Catchers, Hula Hoops
Indoor Play: Floor Puzzles, Magnetic blocks, Lego sets, Lego base plates, Dominos (regular with dots)

School and Art Supplies:
- Books – reading grade level from 1st grade to 8th grade (no picture books, please)
- Dry Erase Markers, Colored Pencils-12 pack, Crayons-24 pack, Washable Markers-10 pack
- Hot glue stick refills, Perler Beads (melting beads)
- Notebooks, Copy Paper, Construction Paper
- Glue sticks, Blunt child scissors, Supply pouches or boxes
- Watercolors, Washable tempera paint, 5×7 or 8×10 canvas
- Plastic Storage Containers with Lids, 18-20 quart & 10-12 quart

Personal Care: Liquid Hand Soap, Disinfecting Wipes (Clorox ), Hand Sanitizer
Cleaning Supplies: Disinfectant Spray (Lysol), Liquid dish detergent, Trash bags (13 gallon/tall kitchen draw-string), Trash bags (39 gallon or larger)
Paper Supplies:
- Toilet Paper, Paper Towels, Paper napkins, Facial Tissues (Kleenex)
- Ziplock sandwich bags, Paper plates, Disposable or paper cups (8 oz.), Food Service disposable gloves
Medical Supplies: Vinyl Gloves, Band aids, Medical tape, Neosporin
Office Supplies: Masking Tape, Scotch tape, Thermal Laminating Pouches, Borders for Bulletin Board