When families arrive at our facility, they often come with just the clothes on their back. Thanks to community members and supporting agencies, we are able to provide them with food, clothing, and hygiene products. These items are simple but significant. This is just a basic list of items that victims and survivors request while in our Safe Haven. If you think of something not on our list that you are interested in donating, please contact our office. 
If you would like to schedule a time to drop off donations, please contact us at 605-665-4811.
We truly thank you for your support!

Safe Haven Wish List

  • Cleaning Sponges
  • Women's Underwear (Small, Medium, and Large - BRAND new, in package)
  • Towels (Bath, Washcloth, Hand, Kitchen) - New or like new condition
  • ​Pillowcases
  • Toilet paper
  • Paper towels
  • Laundry Detergent 
  • Garbage Bags 
  • ​Shampoo/Conditioner
  • Jelly
  • Dish Soap
  • Coffee
  • Creamer
  • Sandwich Ziploc Bags​
  • Aluminum foil
  • Juice pitcher
  • Water enhancers
  • Peanut Butter
  • applesauce cups
  • Instant mashed potato packets 
  • Children's clothing hangers (plastic)
  • Reusable Gladware Storage Containers
  • individually packaged snack crackers​
  • hamburger/tuna helper
  • homestyle bakes (boxed meals)​
  • pasta sides
  • spaghetti noodles
  • spaghetti sauce 
  • ​pancake mix
  • syrup
  • Muffin Mix
  • granola bars
  • small box cereal (travel size)​
  • juice boxes
  • fruit snacks
  • oatmeal ​
  • mac 'n cheese
  • canned fruit: mixed, pears, peaches, oranges
  • individual packaged fruit cups
  • large freezer bags (gallon size)
  • Dryer sheets/fabric softener
  • ​Diapers ( size 3 and 4) 
  • dishwasher detergent/pods
  • sports bras (size S, M, L, XL)
  • Sheets (Full, Twin)
  • Plastic drinking cups

Visitation / Supervised Exchange Wish List

At River City Family Connections we strive to make visitation safe and enjoyable for parents and children. We have observed thousands of hours of visitation and compiled a list of the most commonly asked for items. These wish list items will be available for children and their parents to use during their visit time at River City Family Connections.
To arrange a donation drop-off, please contact 605-665-1204
Wish List
  • Portable baby swing
  • Barbies/clothes/case
  • Bubble machine/Bubbles
  • Batteries (AA, AAA)
  • Action figure play set
  • Princess tiara and wand
  • Hand puppets
  • Popular character coloring books
  • General craft supplies
  • New crayons
  • Lysol wipes
  • Garbage bags
  • Paper Towels
​Event Wish List
  • Craft activity supplies
  • Wall mounted book shelf x2