A Call to Help
Below is a list of our most urgent needs. A donation of product to HomeFront is a great way to reduce costs associated with elimination of product returns, outdated packaging and soon-to-expire supplies, while getting a tax advantage and supporting a good cause. It’s a win-win for everyone involved!
Shipping to Our Main Warehouse in Stamford, CT
HomeFront maintains a warehouse in southwestern Connecticut year round. HomeFront asks that donors pay the transportation cost to our warehouse. Our Operations department will see that your donation of product or supplies gets to where it is needed most. The shipping cost to us is tax deductible as a contributory service. HomeFront is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. (Please consult your tax advisor for specific information.)
Please note that all shipments to our warehouse are by appointment only. To schedule, and for address and directions, contact Fletcher Watton, Program Director at fwatton@homefrontprogram.org or phone 203-658-9585 with your proposed delivery date and time. Be sure to include your work and cell phones and indicate the best time to reach you and which number is preferred. Fletcher will get back to you, usually within four business days. For more details or if you have a specific question, please contact Fletcher at the email or phone number listed above.
Along with the following targets for individual items, HomeFront is also accepting pledges of support for materials on an as needed basis from retail suppliers and distributors.
APPLIANCES | Quantity | Notes |
electric ranges | 3 | New Only |
gas ranges | 3 | New Only |
refrigerators | 2 | New Only |
dishwashers | 2 | New Only |
garbage disposals | 5 | New Only |
ELECTRICAL | Quantity | Notes |
14/2 romex wire | 50 | Full rolls |
12/2 romex wire | 50 | Full rolls |
single pole switch/plate | 100 | New Only |
duplex outlets/plates | 100 | New Only |
100–200 amp service | 10 | Panel and breakers |
FLOORING | Quantity | Notes |
VCT (glue down) | 1,000 sq ft | New unopened cases |
glue for VCT | 50 gallons | New unopened cases |
12" x 12" self-stick | 2,000 sq ft | white/grey/dark brown — full cases only |
12'-0" vinyl rolls assorted | 10 | 12'-0" or longer |
cove base boxes (48lf/box) | 50 | Brown and Black |
ceramic tile all types and sizes | pledge | As Needed Basis |
carpet | pledge | New only—As Needed Basis |
laminate wood/faux wood | 5,000 sq ft | Non-adhesive type |
T&G strip oak | pledge | As Needed Basis |
HARDWARE—NAILS & FASTENERS | Quantity | Notes |
air gun nails | 100 | All types and all brands of guns—full boxes only |
common and finish | 100 | All types—full boxes only |
decking screws | 100 | Boxes for exterior use only |
LOCKSETS | Quantity | Notes |
passage chrome | 100 | Complete kits—adj. backsets |
passage brass | 200 | Complete kits—adj. backsets |
privacy brass | 200 | Complete kits—adj. backsets |
privacy chrome | 200 | Complete kits—adj. backsets |
brass main entry w/ deadbolt | 150 | Complete kits—adj. backsets |
brass side entry | 150 | Complete kits—adj. backsets |
chrome entry w/ deadbolt | 50 | Complete kits—adj. backsets |
LUMBER | Quantity | Notes |
plywood all types and sizes | pledge | As Needed Basis |
pressure treated | pledge | As Needed Basis |
framing stock | pledge | As Needed Basis |
trim and finish | pledge | As Needed Basis |
siding | pledge | As Needed Basis |
PAINT: no oil base | Quantity | Notes |
exterior white semi-gloss | 200 gals | Unopened cans |
exterior flat white | 500 gals | Unopened cans |
alkyd fast dry primer | 100 gals | Unopened cans |
grey porch & floor enamel | 100 gals | Unopened cans |
interior flat white ceiling paint | 200 gals | Unopened cans |
interior flat white | 250 gals | Unopened cans |
interior white semi-gloss | 250 gals | Unopened cans |
interior off-white flat | 250 gals | Unopened cans |
interior off-white semi-gloss | 250 gals | Unopened cans |
interior white eggshell/satin | 250 gals | Unopened cans |
PAINT SUNDRIES | Quantity | Notes |
2.5" pull paint scraper | 500 | New or used is “OK” |
4” putty knife | 500 | New or used is “OK” |
4" to 18" taping knife | 500 | New or used is “OK” |
3" paint brushes | 1,000 | New Only |
4" paint brushes | 4,000 | New Only |
construction adhesive (small tubes) | 300 | New Only |
construction adhesive large | 100 | New Only |
masking tape | 1,000 | New Only |
painters tape all sizes | 1,000 | New Only |
mp clear caulk | 1,200 | New Only |
mp white caulk | 1,200 | New Only |
plastic drop cloths | 5,000 | New Only |
rolls of real plastic | 22,000 ft | 10 ft wide or better rolls |
painters caulk | 500 | New Only |
roller covers | 1,500 | 1/2" to 1" nap |
spackle interior/exterior gallons | 50 | New Only |
spackle interior/exterior quarts | 50 | New Only |
sandpaper coarse | 5,000 sheets | New Only |
sandpaper fine | 5,000 sheets | New Only |
sandpaper medium | 5,000 sheets | New Only |
wire brushes | 750 | New or used is “OK” |
wood filler quart | 100 | New Only |
glazing compound pts | 100 | New unopened cans |
glazing compound qts | 100 | New unopened cans |
glazing point (50 pts/box) | 150 | Full boxes or bulk quantity is “OK” |
PLUMBING | Quantity | Notes |
2 pc white round toilet 12" rough | 10 | New Only |
8" kitchen faucet w/spray | 50 | Complete kits—new only |
8" kitchen faucet no spray | 50 | Complete kits—new only |
tub/shower valves | 40 | Complete kits—new only |
12" to 18" toilet or sink supply | 40 | New Only |
22" x 25" S.S.kit. sink bowl | 50 | New Only |
1-1/2" and 2” P-traps | 50 | New Only |
toilet tank valve kits | 25 | New Only |
wax seal and bolts | 25 | New Only |
gas/oil/elec hot water heater | pledge | As Needed Basis |
bath surround kits | 30 | For 5'-0" tubs |
cast iron/steel/fg tubs | pledge | As Needed Basis |
fiber glass tub/shower units | pledge | As Needed Basis |
gas/oil fired boilers | pledge | As Needed Basis |
gas/oil furnaces | pledge | As Needed Basis |
handicap fixtures | pledge | As Needed Basis |
ROOFING | Quantity | Notes |
8-24" wide roll alum. 50' | 40 | New Materials only |
#15 felt | 100 | New Materials only |
3" roof boot | 10 | New Materials only |
4" roof boot | 10 | New Materials only |
drip edge 10'-0" | 100 | New Materials only |
rake edge 10'-0" | 200 | New Materials only |
rolls fire & ice shield | 50 | New Materials only |
roofing tar brushes | 20 | New Materials only |
step flashing 5"x7"alum. | 1,000 | New Materials only |
roofing nails | 100 lbs | Various sizes full boxes only |
aluminum gutters and parts | 100 | Brown and white |
fiberglass/asphalt shingles | 200square | Pledge—as needed basis |
SAFETY | Quantity | Notes |
smoke alarms | 200 | New with battery |
gloves | 5,000 | All sizes painting/work |
N95 dust masks | 20,000 | New Only |
grab bars | 200 | All types and sizes |
SIDING/SHINGLES (wood) | Quantity | Notes |
R & R #1 perfections bundles | 50 | Full bundles/boxes R&R western red cedar |
Starter coarse shingles | 4 | Full bundles/boxes only |