COTS Wish List

Thank you for your interest in supporting COTS! Due to our limited staffing and storage capacity, we are only able to accept donations of the following items at this time:

Urgent Needs

• Heavy blankets for Family Shelters (Twin/Full)

• NEW towels & pillows

• Feminine hygiene products

• NEW adult underwear & Long-underwear (L)

• Waterproof gloves (XL)

• 2XL-3XL Adult Winter Coats

Move-In Kits

• Unopened cleaning supplies (dish & laundry detergent, all-purpose cleaners, etc.)

• Kitchenware (Pots & pans, dishware, silverware, etc.)

• Shampoo & Conditioner (large bottles)

• Alarm clocks/Clock radios

• NEW bedsheets & blankets (all sizes)

• Kitchen appliances (microwaves, toasters, etc.)

• Brooms, mops, & sponges

On-Going Needs

• Toiletries (razors, deodorant, foot powder, etc.)

• Infant formula (i.e. Enfamil)

• Baby bottles & pacifiers

Miscellaneous Items

• Tundra Sleeping Bags

• Winter Tents

• Pharmacy cards

• CCTA Bus Passes (10-ride or 30-day pass)

• Combination locks

• 2010 Daily Planners

• Gift cards (grocery stores, retail malls, etc.)

• Hand warmers & Foot warmers 

• Telephone for the Eagles Shelter

• Mini Fridge for Housing Resource Center  

Please call Julia at 864-7402, ext. 112, or e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it to confirm your donation with us before dropping off any items.

With advance confirmation, you may drop off donations at the COTS administrative office at 179 S. Winooski Ave. (corner of King Street and South Winooski) in Burlington.

Thank you!

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