Give What's Needed Most
Wish List
The Fisher House relies on the generosity of our community to keep the house stocked with everyday essentials. Donating items from this list is one of the most direct ways to make a difference for the military families staying with us.
Dropping off items? Please call the VA Fisher House Staff at (314) 894-6145 before bringing donations to confirm current needs and arrange a convenient drop-off time.
For the Guest Suites
- Disinfectant wipes
- Pledge wipes
- Febreze
- Lysol disinfectant
- Clorox disinfectant
For Our Guests
- Restaurant gift cards
- Gas gift cards
- Chapstick
- Individually wrapped razors
- Travel shaving cream
- Hand sanitizer (70% or more ABV)
- Individual travel size lotion
- Individual travel size shampoos
- Individual travel size conditioners
- Individual travel size body wash
- Loofahs
- Travel bar soap
- Individually wrapped toothbrushes
- Travel toothpaste
- Travel dental floss
- Individually wrapped makeup wipes
For the House
- Liquid dish/dishwasher detergent
- Refill bottles of liquid hand soap
- Toilet paper
- Pod-style detergent for High Efficiency washers
- Liquid fabric softener
- Stain remover
- Small 8/10 gallon trash bags
For the Kitchen
- Hot drink cups with a lid
- Nonperishable food items (e.g. coffee, canned dinners, oatmeal, rice, etc.)
- Case of bottled water
- Frozen meals (pot pies, TV dinners, breakfast sandwiches, hamburgers)
- Lunchables
- Individual packaged snack items — pastries, muffins (no nuts)
- Individually packaged soups
- Individual flavor packets for water
- Gatorade, Propel, sodas, or Powerade
- Individual juices (apple, orange, grape, etc.)
For Guest Comfort Bags
- Scarves
- Gloves
- Anything individually wrapped that may boost morale of guests
- Adult coloring books and colored pencils
- Activity books
- Sudoku puzzles
- Crossword puzzles
- Blankets
Miscellaneous Items Needed
- Playpens for infants and toddlers
- Foam mats for babies to lay on
- Umbrellas
- Fans
Other Ways to Help
Can't donate items right now? A financial gift, your time as a volunteer, or attending one of our fundraising events makes just as big a difference.