If you would like to support the Ventura Family Room by donating items, please review our "Wish List" below or click here to download a copy for your next shopping trip.
If you have further questions, please contact us by clicking here.
Donors can drive up and drop off donations at Ventura County Medical Center, Monday through Friday, from 9 am to 5 pm. Please call (805) 652-5968 to coordinate with one of our volunteers.
Our WishList Info
- The Wishlist for our room can frequently change based on the generous donations from our community and the immediate needs of our families. We feature “Wishlist Wednesday” on our Instagram and Facebook every week. This will keep you up to date on our more specific requests. You can also contact the family room manager to discuss our immediate and specific needs
Pantry/Food Needs (Top Priority)
- Breakfast bars/Granola Bars
- Oatmeal
- Canned Fruit & Vegetables
- Single Serve Cheese/String Cheese
- Single Serve Milk
- Water bottles
- Carbonated waters (Sparkling Ice, Bubly, La Croix, etc.)
- K-Pods (Keurig Coffee)
- Instant Coffee & Tea bags
- Coffee Creamer, Sugar, and Sugar Substitute
- Individual Packaged Snacks- Trail mix, Nuts, Fruit Snacks, etc.
- Fresh Produce- Fruits & Vegetables
- Frozen Items: Hot Pockets, Burritos,
Family Room
- Thank You Cards/Envelopes
- Store Gift Cards: Target, Walmart, Dollar Tree, Whole Foods Market, Vons, Smart & Final Extra!, WinCo, Vallarta, Trader Joes
- Fun $5 Gift Cards: McDonalds, Baskin Robbins, Channel Island Juice Company etc.
- Batteries (AAA & AA)
- lphone/Andriod Charging Cable (Include USB Wall Adapter)
- Books & Board Games (English & Spanish For All Ages)
- Crayons & Coloring Book Activities
- Crossword/Sudoku Puzzle Books
- Puzzles (For All Ages. Especially Teens & Parents)
- Magazines (English & Spanish) *Please cut off address*
- Stuffed Animals (Must be store bought with tags still attached)
- Pajamas (Must be store bought with tags still attached)
- Toys (boys & girls all ages) (Must be store bought)
Kitchen
- All-Purpose Cleaner
- Paper Towels
- Liquid Dish Soap
- Liquid Hand Soap
- Antibacterial Wipes
- Lysol Disinfecting Spray
- All Sizes Storage Bags (snack, sandwich, quart, and gallon)
- All Sizes Storage Containers
- Disposable Plates & Bowls
- Disposable Napkins
- Disposable Silverware
- Disposable Cups
- Kitchen/Dish Towels
- Broom
- Mop/Mop Head
- Hand-Held Can Opener
- Knives & Cooking Utensils
- Magic Erasers
- Glad Air Refresher Plug In
Microwavable Meals
- Cup-O-Noodles
- Tapatio Hot Sauce
- Individually Packaged Sweet Bread
- Easy Mac (Single Serve Microwaveable cups)
- Pop Tarts
- Single Serve Cereal
- Bagels
- Single Serve Cream Cheese
- Yogurt
- Gum/Mints
Laundry
- Laundry Detergent
- Fabric Softener
- Bleach
- Dryer Sheets
- Baby/Children's Blankets (Must be store bought with tag still attached)
Bathroom
- Hotel Sized Toiletries: Shampoo, Conditioner, Toothbrushes, Toothpaste, Bar Soap, Lotion, etc.
- Hairbrushes/Combs
- Hair Accessories
- Razors/Shaving Cream
- Tampons/Pads
- Disposable Underwear
