Current Needs

Last Updated: December 8, 2025

How to Donate
Drop-off at our community center in Southwest Rochester between 10a and 4p Monday through Friday. With questions or to coordinate a special drop-off, please contact Laura Walker at lwalker@docsrecoveryhouse.org or contact our team at (507) 216-3353.

2025 Holiday Wish List

  • $10 Kwik Trip Gift Cards (70) (we like to give these to residents as Christmas gifts each year so they can purchase gas, a treat, or something needed on Christmas)

  • Cases of soda or energy drinks for gift bags (70) - Coke, Diet Coke, Mountain Dew are favorite options!

  • Assorted men’s items (44)

  • Assorted women’s items (20)

  • Christmas Gift Bags (70)

  • Tissue Paper

Hygiene Items

  • Deodorant

  • Body Wash

  • Razors

  • Toothbrushes

  • Toothpaste

  • Shampoo

  • Conditioner

  • Lotion

  • Shaving Cream

  • Feminine Products

Grocery & Supply Items

  • Kirkland Medium Roast Ground Coffee

  • Kirkland Toilet Paper

  • Kirkland Paper Towels

  • Plastic forks, spoons and knives

  • Baking supplies (flour, sugar, brown sugar, baking soda, chocolate chips)

  • Boxed cake mix (assorted)

  • Cans of frosting for cakes

Bags and Storage

  • Duffle Bags (new or used in good condition)

  • Backpacks (new or used in good condition)

  • Storage Totes (black totes with yellow lids)

Gift Cards

  • Gas Cards ($10-25 in value) - to help residents returning to work or to help alleviate our gas budget as we transport residents in the community.

  • Miscellaneous Gift Cards ($10-25 in value) - for resident gifts, prizes or to assist them when they are transitioning from Doc’s House.

  • Grocery Gift Cards - to help us with daily meals and grocery shopping at Doc’s House

Bingo Prizes (Fun-Fund!)

  • Women’s items ($20-25 value) - like perfume, body spray, lotion sets, slippers, beauty items

  • Men’s items ($20-25 value) - work gloves, sports items, sporting memorabilia, work tools, etc.

  • Apartment items ($20-25 value)

Bike Equipment

  • Bikes (new or used in good condition)

  • Bike Locks

  • Tire Tubes

Apartment Items

**None needed at this time; we will update this list if we have residents preparing to transition from our program. Storage is limited so we will update only when there is an immediate need.

Thank you for your support!