Wolverine Essentials Donation Needs
Thank you for your donations! Your support will go a long way toward meeting the needs of so many of our students. Listed below are the items most needed and most commonly requested by our students. However, if there are other items you wish to donate, please contact us! If you have questions about donations, please contact Wolverine Essentials at WolverineEssentials@umich.edu
Clothing, kitchen supplies, non-perishable food, and toiletries
Items can be dropped off Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. at:
- Wolverine Essentials
Temporary location
266 Harding Mott University Center
Flint, MI 48502
WolverineEssentials@umich.edu
Phone: 810-424-5277 - Office of the Dean of Students
359 University Center
Flint, MI 48502-1950
Flint.DeanofStudents@umich.edu
Phone: 810-762-5728
To schedule a drop-off time outside of posted business hours, please contact us at WolverineEssentials@umich.edu
Clothing Needs (all sizes)
| Category | Items |
|---|---|
| Dress / Professional Clothing | Blazers/Jackets |
| Suits | |
| Shirts | |
| Polos | |
| Blouses | |
| Pants | |
| Dresses | |
| Undergarments (New Only) | Socks |
| Underwear | |
| Bras | |
| Winter & Outerwear Items | Coats |
| Gloves | |
| Hats | |
| Jackets | |
| Shoes (New or Gently Worn) | Tennis shoes |
| Dress shoes | |
| Casual shoes | |
| Boots |
Food needs
All food items must be dry and/or canned and must be completely sealed, labeled, and in their original packaging. Additionally, Wolverine Essentials cannot accept any items that are past “use by” “sell by” dates or have damaged packaging (ie. dented cans, torn boxes, missing labels).
| Category | Items |
|---|---|
| Canned Food Items | Canned beans |
| Canned chicken | |
| Canned fruit | |
| Canned soups | |
| Canned stew | |
| Canned tuna | |
| Canned vegetables | |
| Stocks, Broths, Bases & Sauces | Chicken stock |
| Vegetable stock | |
| Other stocks/broths/bases/sauces | |
| Seasonings & Spices | Salt |
| Pepper | |
| Onion powder | |
| Turmeric | |
| Tandoori Masala | |
| Chili powder | |
| Cumin | |
| Diverse Diet Options | Halal items |
| Kosher items | |
| Gluten-free items | |
| Vegan items | |
| Vegetarian items | |
| Cooking Oils | All types |
| Grab-and-Go / Microwavable Meals | Easy Mac |
| Ramen noodles | |
| Tuna pouches | |
| Drinks (Shelf-Stable) | Boxed/shelf-stable milk |
| Juices | |
| Tea | |
| Powerade/Gatorade | |
| Hot chocolate mix | |
| Dry Goods & Snacks | Crackers |
| Granola bars | |
| Oatmeal | |
| Pasta (whole wheat preferred) | |
| Rice (brown rice) |
Household Items / Toiletries Needs
| Category | Items |
|---|---|
| Toiletries Needs | Toilet paper |
| Paper towels | |
| Feminine hygiene products | |
| Soap (bar & liquid) | |
| Body wash | |
| Shampoo | |
| Conditioner | |
| Toothpaste | |
| Toothbrushes | |
| Lotion | |
| Deodorant | |
| Household Items | Laundry detergent (fragrance-free if possible) |
| Dryer sheets | |
| Kitchen Supplies (New or Gently Used) | Can openers |
| Pots/pans | |
| Silverware | |
| Oven mitts |