Local nonprofit human service organizations and schools often need donations of specific items or volunteers. The Observer provides the Wish List as a public service. Organizations’ needs are listed as space allows.

Blue Mountain Humane Association

3212 Hwy 30, La Grande

541-963-0807

andbull; pet treats, peanut butter

andbull; laundry soap, bleach

andbull; Forever stamps

andbull; trash bags

andbull; paper towels, wipes

andbull; pet collars, leashes

andbull; pet toys, tennis balls

andbull; Kodak printer ink black #30, #10

andbull; dog pooper scooper bags

andbull; monetary donations

Cove Preschool

Elizabeth, 541-663-0564

andbull; preschool-age CD/book sets

andbull; preschool-age oversize books

andbull; hangers with clips, pants hangers

andbull; gently used dress-up clothes for boys

andbull; rhythm sticks and shakers

andbull; used ink and laser cartridges

andbull; used cell phones

[feb 2013]

Friday BackpackProgram

(drop-sites throughout Union County, including allelementary schools)

541-963-5114

andbull; 15-ounce cans of Chef Boyardee

andbull; refried beans

andbull; canned chili

andbull; canned chicken, tuna

andbull; individual serving size applesauce, pudding

andbull; tomato and chicken noodle soups

andbull; oatmeal

andbull; hot chocolate packets

andbull; instant noodle packets

andbull; mac and cheese boxes

Friends of the Union Carnegie Library

(drop off at the Knitkabob, 156 S. Main St., Union; open 1-6 p.m. Tues.-Sat.)

541-562-5807

andbull; fruit snacks

andbull; individually wrapped candies

andbull; snowflake and snowman ornaments

andbull; book donations for 2014 sale

andbull; donations for 2014 yard sale (no clothes, please)

andbull; 33-gallon trash bags

andbull; clay or ceramic flower pots

andbull; HP 56, HP 57 and HP 58 ink cartridges

La Grande Middle School Library

Keri Myer, 541-663-3468

andbull; lots of mousepads

Literacy Center at Cook Memorial Library

541-962-1339 (leave message)

andbull; steady Saturday volunteers

Neighbor to Neighbor

541-963-9126

andbull; canned fruit and vegetables

andbull; box meals, such as mac and cheese

andbull; soup

andbull; canned tuna

andbull; peanut butter

andbull; spaghetti sauce

Our Lady of the Valley Catholic Church Donations Unlimited

541-963-7341 or 541-963-2282

andbull; blankets

andbull; microwave

andbull; lamps

andbull; table and chairs

andbull; front room chairs

andbull; dressers

andbull; bookshelves

andbull; three-wheel plastic tricycle

andbull; kids’ kitchen stove

andbull; volunteer seamstress to sew in zippers

andbull; men’s coats

andbull; estate sales

Shelter Fromthe Storm

541-963-7226

andbull; paper plates, paper towels, toilet paper, facial tissues

andbull; baby wipes

andbull; laundry detergent, dryer sheets

andbull; boxed food meals, canned vegetables, canned fruit

andbull; full-size toothpaste, toothbrushes

andbull; full-size shampoo and conditioner

andbull; first aid kit supplies

andbull; local merchant gift cards (pizza, groceries, clothing, gas, movies, etc.)

UNION COUNTY ARCHIVES and RESEARCH CENTER

Cook Memorial Library, 541-962-1339

andbull; donations of old photos

andbull; donations of area, business and family histories

andbull; volunteers

andbull; financial support

Union County Senior Center / COMMUNITY CONNECTION

541-963-7532

andbull; donations for upkeep of the center

andbull; volunteer drivers for Meals on Wheels

andbull; volunteers to serve meals Monday through Friday

andbull; musicians

andbull; two- and four-person restaurant tables

andbull; new or used wheelchairs

, bath chairs/benches, walkers