The Mystic Valley Elder Services Emergency Closet allows our care managers to quickly access new towels, sheets, blankets and toiletry items for low-income clients with urgent needs. These simple items can make a huge difference in an individual’s quality of life.  Please see suggested items below. You can also view or purchase some of our most-needed items on our Amazon Wish List.

Suggested items include:

Toiletries

• Toothpaste
• Soap
• Hand cream
• Hand sanitizer
• Shampoo
• Disposable razors
• Shaving cream

Bedding

• Towels (new)
• Sheets (new – size queen, full or twin)
• Blankets (new)

Nonperishable foods

• Fruit in juice or lite syrup
• Shelf-stable cans or pouches of tuna, chicken or salmon
• Low-sodium soup
• Peanut butter
• Jelly
• Canned pasta (Chef Boyardee,® etc.)
• Mac & cheese
• Individual packages of oatmeal or Cream of Wheat®
• Shelf-stable pudding
• Individual packages of applesauce
• Raisins
• Crackers
• Carnation Instant Breakfast®

Other

• Puzzle books – large print
• Gift cards to local grocery stores, pharmacies
• Postage stamps
• Paper goods – napkins, paper towels, tissues

The Emergency Closet depends on your donations! You can make a secure financial contribution on our website, or by contacting us at 781-388-4802 or development@mves.org. You can also call or email us if you’re interested in hosting a collection drive for our Emergency Closet.