Aprons, masks, and gloves. for

Berkshire County Arc
HealthLife SkillsSocial Justice & Equality
395 South St #6803, Pittsfield, MA 01201

  • In-Kind Donations

Berkshire County baseball artifacts for

Baseball in the Berkshires, Inc.
Education
63 Flansburg Ave, Dalton, MA 01226

We are in search of baseball artifacts (photos, articles, bats, balls, gloves, uniforms, etc.) that help tell the rich history of baseball in Berkshire County.
  • In-Kind Donations

Berkshire Humane Wish List for

Berkshire Humane Society
Animals
214 Barker Rd, Pittsfield, MA 01201

All items currently needed at the shelter can be found on our "Wish List" at BerkshireHumane.org under the "Get Involved" tab.

Food and Household Products Needed for

The People's Pantry
Hunger
5 St James Pl, Great Barrington, MA 01230

Please bring food and household product donations to The People's Pantry on Mondays 8 - 9AM and Thursdays 8 - 9AM and 11AM - noon or schedule a donation drop-off by emailing [email protected]

The best non-perishable items to donate are:

  1. canned/dried beans

  2. peanut butter/other nut butters

  3. breakfast cereals including rolled oats

  4. canned fruit/vegetables

  5. canned soups

  6. canned tuna/salmon/chicken

  7. brown rice/quinoa/other grains

  8. white and whole grain pasta, pasta sauce

  9. white and whole grain flour, cornmeal

  10. condiments

  11. toiletries such as shampoo, soap, toothpaste

**Fresh eggs and seasonal produce are also welcome.

**If possible, low-salt, low-sugar foods are preferred.

  • In-Kind Donations

Food Pantries In Need for

Williamstown Community Chest
ChildrenLife SkillsPoverty
84 Spring St, Williamstown, MA 01267

The Williamstown Community Chest is postponing its 13th annual Fun Run, originally scheduled for September 12, 2020.Although we can’t gather as we usually do, we can do something sweet for our community. We invite our neighbors to support our local food pantries by stocking their shelves for the coming fall and winter. Everyone who brings a needed item for the food pantries will receive a thank you in the form of a coupon for a sweet treat at one of our local shops. Many thanks to MountainOne for underwriting this event.The pantries have shared lists of necessities that are not available through other sources. So far the list includes food items, paper products, personal care items, cleaning products, and baby care items including diapers and baby food. (See the list below for specific items.)
THANK YOU for making this a Sweet Treat September.

PERSONAL CARE

  • Toothbrush
  • Toothpaste
  • Feminine products
  • Shaving cream (men)
  • Disposable razors (men)
  • Bar soap (all kinds)
  • Toilet paper
  • Adult Depends ( size M & L)

HOUSEHOLD

  • Towels (all sizes)
  • Wash cloths (new)
  • Dish towels
  • Paper napkins
  • Laundry soap
  • Ziploc bags
  • Potholders
  • Dish detergent

STAPLES

  • Rice
  • Pasta (all kinds)
  • Baked beans
  • Canned peas, corn
  • Kidney beans
  • Peanut butter
  • Canned tuna, chicken
  • Crackers (all kinds)
  • Coffee
  • Soup
  • Oatmeal
  • Jelly
  • Breakfast cereal
  • Pre-made pudding
  • Cereal bars
  • Hot chocolate
  • Snacks, chips (sm pkgs)
  • Applesauce cups

BABIES/TODDLERS

  • Diapers (open pkgs okay)
  • Pull-Ups (open pkgs okay)
  • Baby food

MISCELLANEOUS

  • Gift cards (Walmart,Target)
  • Clean, new socks (all sizes)
  • In-Kind Donations

Health Supplies for

Elder Services of Berkshire County
Life SkillsSenior ServicesSocial Justice & Equality
877 South St #4e, Pittsfield, MA 01201

In response to COVID-19, We are looking for donations of
  • Hand Sanitizer
  • Masks
  • medical gloves
  • Item Collection

iPads for CATA Artists for

Community Access To the Arts
Arts & CultureLife SkillsSocial Justice & Equality
420 Stockbridge Rd STE 2, Great Barrington, MA 01230

For some CATA artists, technology may be a barrier to participating in online programs. Please contact [email protected] to learn more about how your donation of an iPad can bring creativity and connection to CATA artists. Please note that iPads should be in working order, be able to hold a charge, and be no more than 3-5 years old. Contact CATA for more information on donating iPads.
  • In-Kind Donations

Material Needs for

Northern Berkshire Habitat for Humanity
Disaster ReliefHealthLife SkillsPovertySocial Justice & Equality
61 Main St #218, North Adams, MA 01247

Material donations needed for our efforts:
  • Drywall
  • Lumber
  • Siding
  • Drywall
  • Lumber
Service donations include excavation work, concrete, kitchen cabinets, flooring, site grading, and landscaping. Several local professionals also donate services to Northern Berkshire Habitat, including legal services, architectural design, and site supervision services by licensed contractors.If interested, please contact our Project Manager, Paul Austin at 802-694-1606 or email [email protected].
Check our Build Updates page for information on our current project.
  • In-Kind Donations

Professional Art Supplies for

Community Access To the Arts
Arts & CultureLife SkillsSocial Justice & Equality
420 Stockbridge Rd STE 2, Great Barrington, MA 01230

Professional, artist-quality supplies including canvas, paper, paint brushes, markers, glue, pastels, unused watercolor, tempera, or acrylic paint. Supplies are bundled by CATA into creative care packages and delivered to hundreds of people with disabilities across Berkshire County so that they can participate in CATA's online arts workshops. Please contact [email protected] for more information about how your donation of professional art supplies will bring creativity and connection to CATA artists.
  • In-Kind Donations
  • Item Collection

Restart with New Guidelines for

Goodwill Industries of the Berkshires
Poverty
158 Tyler St, Pittsfield, MA 01201

  • 15 LAUNDRY CARTS = $345 X 15 = $5,175 + s&h $600 = $5775.00
  • 15 ROLLING BINS = $264 x 15 = $3960 + S&H $600 = $4560.00
  • 10 SANDWICH BOARDS W/ PLASTIC SIGNS = $ 1600.00
  • 20 Z-RACKS = $80 X 20 = $1600.00
  • 3 PALLET JACKS = $300 X 3 = $900.00
  • 2 Bollards = $70 x 2 = $140.00
  • 30 Cones for trucks = $225.00
  • 10 hanger racks = $470 x 10 = $4700.00
  • 10 PANT HANGERS = $400.00
  • 20 KIDS PANT HANGERS = $800.00
  • 20 KIDS SHIRT HANGERS = $800.00
  • 5 LAPTOPS FOR STORES = $200 X 5 = $1000.00
  • 1 STERILIZING FLOOR MACHINE = $2000.00

SNACKS for

Berkshire County Kids' Place and Violence Prevention Center
ChildrenEducationHealthSocial Justice & Equality
63 Wendell Ave, Pittsfield, MA 01201

One way we make Kids' Place feel like home is by providing snacks. Consider dropping off some prepackaged goodies for the kids we serve!

    Tack and Equipment Needs for

    Berkshire HorseWorks
    AnimalsHealthLife Skills
    101 Patton Rd, Richmond, MA 01254

    Tack Shop and Related

    • Feed bucket — $15
    • Salt lick and stand — $20
    • Rope halter and lead rope — $60
    • Bucket of grooming tools — $100
    • Rain sheet — $125
    • Lightweight sheet — $150
    • Flysheet with hood — $200
    • One veterinarian evaluation — $250
    • Rent for one 90 minute session in a heated arena that facilitates focus and minimizes distraction — $150
    • New saddle to ensure the therapy horse is conditioned and ready to work — $2,000-$5,000
    • Full horse care for one year — $13,500
     

    Other Needs

    • Support our “survivor” retreats which include meditative hikes, yoga, and overall wellness activities.
    • Restore our arena, an original Shaker barn, and build an addition for an insulated classroom.
    • Adopt new horses, each to include an initial veterinary evaluation and farrier visit.
    • In-Kind Donations

    Things We Need! for

    Manos Unidas Multicultural Educational Cooperative
    EducationSocial Justice & Equality
    10 Church St, South Lee, MA 01260

    Donations of the following are much appreciated:- warm meal- fresh produce- helping people build cooperative business visions and tangible solidarity connections that can guide us through hardship!
    • In-Kind Donations

    Wish List Items needed for

    Construct, Inc.
    Poverty
    316 State Rd, Great Barrington, MA 01230

    Wish List
    • GAS, FOOD & ENTERTAINMENT CARDS
    • HOUSEHOLD SUPPLIES
    • COFFEE
    • SUGAR
    • CLEANING SUPPLIES: SPONGES, NON-TOXIC CLEANING PRODUCTS
    • PAPER PRODUCTS: TOILET PAPER, PAPER TOWELS, COPY PAPER
    DUE TO OUR PARTNERSHIP WITH GOODWILL, WE ENCOURAGE CLOTHING AND HOUSEHOLD DONATIONS BE MADE TO THEM. LINK HEREGIFT CERTIFICATES. WHEN YOU ARE WORKING TO SAVE MONEY TO FIND HOUSING, ERASE DEBT AND TAKE CARE OF BASIC NEEDS, EVEN A CERTIFICATE TO GO TO A MOVIE CAN MAKE SUCH A DIFFERENCE IN OUT LOOK! WHEN YOU NEED GAS FOR YOUR CAR OR FOOD FOR YOUR FAMILY, THESE GAS, FOOD & CHARLIE CARDS ARE A LIFE SAVER.