The Great Give Back 2025

Self-Care

  • Hand lotions (fragrance-free or lightly scented)
  • Lip balm
  • Gentle face or body wipes
  • Nail clippers and emery boards
  • Soft hair brushes or wide-tooth combs
  • Relaxing items: sleep masks, neck pillows, cozy blankets

Toiletries

  • Toothpaste & soft-bristle toothbrushes
  • Denture care products (adhesive, cleaner tablets)
  • Shampoo & conditioner (gentle or unscented)
  • Bar soap or body wash (sensitive skin)
  • Deodorant (roll-on preferred)
  • Tissues and toilet paper

Fall & Winter Apparel

  • Warm socks (non-slip/gripper style)
  • Knit hats, scarves, gloves, and mittens
  • Light shawls or wraps
  • Cardigans and sweatshirts (easy to put on/take off)
  • Slippers with rubber soles

Gift Cards & Certificates (Local to Livonia, NY)

  • Grocery stores
  • Pharmacies
  • Local diners or restaurants
  • Hair salons or barber shops
  • Laundromats or dry cleaners
  • Local transportation/taxi services

Adaptive Tools & Aids

  • Large-print puzzle books or playing cards
  • Jar openers and easy-grip utensils
  • Magnifying glasses
  • Reachers/grabbers
  • Pill organizers
  • Large-button remote controls

Comfort Foods (for pantries & easy meals)

  • Canned tuna, chicken, or salmon
  • Low-sodium soups and broths
  • Shelf-stable milk or creamer
  • Instant oatmeal, grits, or cream of wheat
  • Applesauce and fruit cups (no added sugar)
  • Herbal teas, coffee, and hot cocoa packets
  • Peanut butter and crackers
  • Shelf-stable microwave meals