Gifts on Cycles - JIRDC Morganton, NC

Operation Santa Claus a.k.a.
Gifts On Cycles

for the residents of

J. IVERSON RIDDLE DEVELOPMENTAL CENTER

1st Saturday in December
Wish List

 

Remember: Instead of door prizes for members and guests, NC Y-2 is collecting items for Gifts on Cycles

 

Please bring something from this list or a cash donation to the Chapter Meeting for the residents.

To see some photos from Gifts on Cycles, click on the year  2004, 2005, 2006, 2007

 

Toiletries, etc.
    Cologne and Body Spray for ladies
    After Shave and Cologne for men
    Body wash for both men and women
(our most requested item)
    Lotion
    Baby powder
    Shampoo and Conditioner, hair gel, African American hair products
    Hair spray
    Blush, powder, eye shadow, lipstick (hypoallergenic)
    Nail polish and Polish Remover
    Toiletry gift packs
    Curling irons, Hair Dryers, manicure kits, electric razors
    Moisturizer
    Schick Xtreme 3 disposable razors
    Chapstick, breath strips

    Electric toothbrushes (battery or rechargeable)

 

Adult Clothing and Accessories (New clothing only. You know how you feel when you get new clothes)

CLOTHING IS NEEDED FOR BOTH SUMMER AND WINTER WEAR!!
    Sweat shirts and pants (Med--XX Large)
    Nightgowns and knit night shirts (all sizes)
    Pajamas and bathrobes (men and women-all sizes)
    Bedroom shoes (men)
    Sports bras
    Turtlenecks and long sleeved knit shirts for men and women (all sizes)
    Suspenders, belts (size 32--- 46)
    Men's briefs/boxers (size 32--- 46)
    White T-shirts (Med---XX large)
    Gym / Overnight bags (soft-sided), fanny packs and book bags, wheeled suitcases (small)
    Watches (inexpensive), bracelets, necklaces, clip-on earrings, key chains, hair clips
    Jeans and / or knit pants and shorts (all sizes for men and women)
    Shorts (all sizes for men and women)
    Knit long pants (all sizes for women)
    CURLY elastic shoelaces for athletic shoes
    Shoe strings (white --- 36" long)
    Rain ponchos, small umbrellas
    Ball caps, toboggans, gloves, mittens, scarves
    Men's and women's socks --- (ankle and footie length athletic socks are in greatest demand - white)
    Non-skid/non-slip socks
    Bathing suits (men and women)

Toys, entertainment, arts/crafts, leisure
    Barbie dolls and baby dolls (please include some for ages 3 and under)
    Bowling sets, Barrel O Monkeys, Duplo blocks, Lincoln Logs, Legos
    Videos and DVDs (G, PG and PG-13)
    CDs and tapes (stories on CD, sing-alongs, etc)
    See-N-Say musical toys (a very popular item)
    Tape / CD recorders, small TV's, CD players, DVD player, headphones, Karaoke machine
    Basketballs, kick balls, soccer balls, Nerf balls
    Cards and simple board games (rated for age 6 and under)
    Posters for walls---sports, animals, nature, music stars
    Coloring books, drawing pads, construction paper, colored markers, foam craft paper, crayons
    Little Golden books and other colorful story books or talking books
    Thick Catalogues (may be gently used)
    Puzzles rated for ages 5 and under (25---100 piece)
    Puzzles (large pieces, maximum of 12 pieces)
    Stickers
    Body pillows
    Lap blankets
    Bean bag chairs
    Teething items
    Toy belt (holds baby toys)

Food Products    NO HARD CANDIES, PLEASE

    Soft drinks (caffeine, sugar free) - single serving size
    Cheese puffs, Soft Chocolates, Sugar-Free Chewing Gum
    Little Debbie cakes which are individually wrapped (Check for expiration date)
    Salty snacks

Home Needs
    Cookie sheets, baking pans
    Dish towels, dish cloths and pot holders
    Spatulas, cooking spoons, tongs
    Place mats (sets of 6)
    Corelle Bowls
    Gardening tools
    Flower pots, seeds, bulbs
    Coffee makers
    Decorations for various holidays
    Blank, assorted greeting cards
    Electric food choppers (no glass)

    Other Year Round needs include:
    Rotary phones (used---the old heavy ones, don't have to work)
    Blank greeting cards with envelopes (Mother's Day and Father's Day cards are especially important to residents, as well as Christmas cards)
    Sunglasses

CRAFT ITEMS NEEDED
If you have any extra craft items, we can use them!!

We make treasures out of discards.
Questions??? Contact Volunteer Services 828-433-2614

We are so thankful for your help in making Christmas a time of great happiness for
the very special people who live at the Center