Thank you for your interest in supporting A Just Harvest with a donation of goods. The following is a list of things we need on a regular basis. If you have something else to donate and want to know if A Just Harvest can put it to good use, please call our Community Engagement Manager at (773) 262-2297.

(see here to support The Genesis Project)

UPDATED: December 13th, 2021
Emergency (Priority) Items:
  • 50-55 gallon bags
  • Disposable gloves (Medium, Large & Extra Large)
  • Handi Wipes (at least 70% alcohol)
  • Canned, frozen vegetables
  • Canned broth (vegetable, chicken, beef)
  • Canned Soup
  • Liquid hand soap
  • Dish soap (pot & pan) 
  • Laundry soap
  • Kleenex (box and pocket-size)
  • Toothbrushes (if possible, individually wrapped)
  • Toothpaste
  • Body wash
  • Mouthwash
  • Instead of sandwiches, Non-refrigerated lunch to-go (photo below) 

Other food items:

  • Instant Rice
  • Sugar packets
  • Onion powder
  • Ground coffee
  • Large cans of hot peppers
  • Spices (garlic, onion, chili powder, etc.)
  • Bottled water (12 and 14 oz. as well as 6 oz. for snack bags)

Other kitchen items:

  • To-Go Boxes (Plates) 9 x 9 x 3 – if possible, biodegradable
  • Windex
  • Paper & plastic bags
  • Dinner Napkins
  • Cleaning cloths 
  • Commercial sized hot pads
  • Heavy-duty reusable plastic forks
  • Commercial aluminum foil
  • Commercial plastic wrap
  • Paper towels

Gift cards:

  • Costco
  • Office Max
  • Home Depot
  • Jewel Osco
  • Gas station cards – Shell, Mobil, Exxon (for food transportation van)

Office supplies:

  • HP Toner: 05A, 13A, 951 XHP
  • Self-sticking name tags (for volunteers)
  • Self-sticking easel pads (usually 25 x 30 inches)
  • Portable indoor/outdoor PA system with speakers
  • Video recorder/digital camera
  • Audio recorder
  • Card stock paper (8.5 x 11 inches)
  • Printer paper (8.5 x 11 inches) 
  • Shipping labels (often from Office Depot) – 2 x 4 inches
  • Scotch tape and dispenser
  • Pens (black and blue) 
  • Sticky notes 
  • New/gently used laptops (10 inches preferred) 
  • Webcams

The Genesis Project

AGUA – Anthony’s Garden, Greenhouse, Hoophouse

  • Organic Compost
  • Organic Mulch
  • Organic potting mix
  • Fish food (goldfish pellets)
  • Plants for the garden – perennial natives, pollinators, ornamentals
  • First Aid Kits – small portable

AGUA is also in need of someone who can help construct and fix the hoop house and raised beds. If you are interested or know someone who may be available, please let us know. volunteer@ajustharvest.org