For this activity, you will work with your family at home to assemble an Ongoing Needs pack for SAFE to hand out to their clients. Community donations help provide basic needs, clothing, and household items to assist survivors and their families.

You will need to provide the supplies for this activity.

Activity Directions

Please use a box or bag to create one or more ongoing needs pack(s) using items from the list below. Please choose at least three items from the list to make one pack.

All hygiene items, food, and personal care items must be new and unopened. Other items may be gently used but should be in “like new” condition. If you would feel comfortable gifting it to a good friend, it’s appropriate to include.

• Set of 4 Unbreakable Plates
• Set of 4 Unbreakable Bowls
• Set of 4 Unbreakable Cups
• Set of 4 Silverware
• Can Opener
• Cooking Utensils
• Pot
• Pan
• Baking Sheet
• Mop
• Broom
• Pack N’ Play
• Twin or Queen Size Sheet Set or Comforter

• Baby Wipes
• Baby Lotion
• Baby Wash
• Shampoo/Conditioner for all hair textures
• Body Wash
• Bar Soap
• Body Lotion
• Deodorant
• Toothpaste
• Toothbrushes (Adult or Kids)
• Shaving cream
• Razors
• Laundry Pods
• Dish Soap
• Cleaning Spray
• New Underwear for Adults & Kids
• Bra
• In-Season Clothing for Adults or Kids
• Shoes for Adults or Kids
• Toilet Paper
• Paper Towels

• Kid Friendly Cereal
• Canned Chicken
• White Rice
• Canned Fruit
• Chef Boyardee
• Soups/Ramen
• Peanut Butter and Jelly
• Condiments (Ketchup, Mayo/Miracle Whip, etc. - no packets, please)
• Pancake Mix (just add water) and Syrup
• Mac ‘N Cheese or Hamburger or Tuna Helper
• Pasta
• Red or White Pasta Sauce
• Individually Packaged Snacks
• Canned Fruit
• Refried Beans
• Juice Boxes or Kool-Aid Packets

• Pampering Items (Makeup, Face Masks, Scented Hand Lotion, etc.)
• Sensory Toy
• Journal
• Planner
• Calendar
• Art Set
• Pet Supplies (Crates, Food, Beds, and Leashes)
• Night Light
• Seasonal Décor

You can purchase supplies for and make as many ongoing needs packs as your family is able to donate. We recommend making 1 pack, but any amount you can put together is appreciated.

Delivery Instructions

Please deliver your pack(s) to the SAFE Warehouse between 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday - Friday and the 3rd Saturday of the month.

1401 Grove Blvd.
Austin, TX 78741

Activity Requirements

• This activity is great for all ages!
• Our program is designed to be a family experience. We want parents and caregivers to work alongside their child(ren) for all our Family Volunteering activities.

SERVE at Home Program Information

Our SERVE at Home activities are a way for your family to spread kindness and help our community on your own, anytime, anywhere!

Be sure to take pictures of your family working together on this project so we can certify your submission via our SERVE at Home form when you are done. We ask that SERVE at Home forms are submitted within 7 days of the calendar listing. After you RSVP for this event, we will send you an email with a link to the SERVE at Home form for you to submit your photos and let us know you've completed the activity!

More About Our Partner

The SAFE Alliance is a merger of Austin Children’s Shelter and SafePlace, both long-standing and respected human service agencies in Austin serving the survivors of child abuse, sexual assault and exploitation, and domestic violence.