Current Needs

Last Updated: January 23, 2026

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.

Grocery & Supply Items (Priority Need)

• Kirkland Medium Roast Ground Coffee

• Kirkland Toilet Paper

• Kirkland Paper Towels

• Plastic forks, spoons and knives

• Frozen meat (ground beef, frozen chicken)

• Pasta noodles

• Pasta sauce

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

• Boxed cake mix (assorted)

• Cans of frosting for cakes

Hygiene Items

• Deodorant

• Body Wash

• Razors

• Toothbrushes

• Toothpaste

• Shampoo

• Conditioner

• Lotion

• Shaving Cream

• Feminine Products

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 - Costco, Walmart or HyVee preferred

• Rochester Public Transit bus passes

Bingo Prizes

• 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!