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Wolverine Essentials Donation Needs

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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.

Clothing, kitchen supplies, non-perishable food and toiletries

Items can be dropped off Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. at:

To schedule a drop-off time outside of posted business hours, please contact us at WolverineEssentials@umich.edu

Clothing Needs (all sizes)

Dress / Professional Clothing

  • Blazers/Jackets
  • Suits
  • Shirts
  • Polos
  • Blouses
  • Pants
  • Dresses

Undergarments (New Only)

  • Socks
  • Underwear
  • Bras

Winter & Outerwear

  • 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).

Canned Goods

  • Beans
  • Chicken
  • Fruit
  • Soups
  • Stews
  • Tuna
  • Vegetables

Stocks, Broths, Bases & Sauces

  • Vegetable stock
  • Chicken stock
  • Beef stock
  • Bone broths
  • Other stocks/broths/bases/sauses

Seasoning & Spices

  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • Onion powder
  • Garlic 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

Snacks & Dry Goods

  • Crackers
  • Granola bars
  • Oatmeal
  • Pasta (whole wheat preferred)
  • Rice (brown rice)

Household Items / Toiletries Needs

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