Woman´s Lunch Place

Toiletry and Personal Needs

Thank you for your interest in supporting the Women's Lunch Place. Without donations from generous groups and individuals, WLP would not be able to provide its guests with many daily necessities.
The guests of the Women's Lunch Place have a variety of toiletry and personal needs. Additionally, once a month we celebrate our guests' birthdays of that month with decorations, a cake, and gifts. As a result, the following items are needed all year long.

Toiletries

• Deodorant
• Soap
• Toothpaste
• Toothbrushes
• Body Lotion
• Shampoo & Conditioner
• Combs
• Hair brushes
• Make-up
• Perfume
• Pull-up Depends (all sizes)
• Reading and/or Prescription glasses
• Nail clippers
• Baby Powder

Clothing

• Bras
• Underwear
• Socks
• Sneakers
• Sweat suits
• Flip-flops
• Bags (canvas, nylon, plastic shopping bags, purses, totes)

General Needs

The following supplies are needed for the various activities that happen each day at the shelter including the Creative Expressions program, the Resource Center, the nap room, showers, and laundry.

Direct Service Activities

Creative Expressions & Resource Center:

• Towels Yarn
• Toner (various)
• Twin sheets and pillow cases
• Knitting and crochet needles
• Copy paper
• Lightweight blankets
• Copy Paper (various sizes)
• Scissors
• Bathrobe
• Watercolor Paper
• Pens
• Laundry Detergent
• Canvas
• Envelopes
• Notebooks
• Sketch books
• Pencils
• Paint: acrylic & watercolor

Birthday Gifts

• Sets of Body wash & Lotions
• Perfume
• Jewelry
• Watches
• Make-up kits
• Handbags
• Manicure/Pedicure Sets
• Umbrellas
• Insulated coffee mugs
• Silk scarves
• Daily Planners

In addition to the above needs, we do have seasonal needs. Please contact our office directly for a list of seasonal specific requests.

Donations can be dropped off at 67 Newbury Street between the hours of 9:00am and 11:00am. Please call our office directly at 617-267-1722 before delivering a large donation so that we may assist you with the drop-off process.