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13 event supply lists

Event needs

Princess for a Day

Beauty and dress-up

  • Princess dresses in all sizes
  • Tiaras, wands, and capes
  • Jewelry and dress-up shoes
  • Gloves, hair bows, and ribbons
  • Hair brushes, combs, and mirrors

Salon supplies

  • Hair accessories and hair products
  • Curling irons, flat irons, and blow dryers
  • Nail polish, press-on nails, and makeup kits
  • Makeup wipes and face gems

Activities and refreshments

  • Craft supplies, jewelry kits, and a backdrop
  • Balloon arch, throne chair, and red carpet
  • Photo props, certificates, and gift bags
  • Tea-party supplies, tablecloths, plates, cups, and napkins
  • Snacks, juice, and water

Funding: Helps cover dresses, supplies, food, and other event needs.

Volunteers: Needed for styling, activities, photos, setup, and event support.

Event needs

Boys to Men

Professional development

  • Dress shirts, ties, and bow ties
  • Belts, dress socks, and blazers
  • Dress shoes and suit bags

Grooming kits

  • Shampoo, body wash, and deodorant
  • Toothbrushes, toothpaste, and razors
  • Shaving cream and clippers
  • Hair brushes, combs, and cologne

Leadership and recreation

  • Journals, pens, notebooks, and Bibles
  • Devotion books and leadership books
  • Resume folders and interview guides
  • Basketballs, footballs, board games, and team-building supplies
  • Bottled water, sports drinks, snacks, and lunch supplies

Funding: Supports materials, meals, grooming kits, activities, and other event needs.

Volunteers: Needed for mentoring, activities, meals, setup, and event support.

Event needs

Superhero Academy

Costumes

  • Superhero capes, masks, and wristbands
  • Shields and foam swords
  • Costume accessories

Activities and crafts

  • Obstacle-course equipment and cones
  • Hula hoops, jump ropes, and relay-race supplies
  • Nerf balls and bean bags
  • Foam sheets, markers, stickers, glue, scissors, paint, and canvas bags

Decorations and giveaways

  • Comic-book backdrop and balloons
  • Banners and tablecloths
  • Photo-booth props
  • Superhero books, coloring books, crayons, stickers, medals, and certificates

Funding: Helps provide costumes, supplies, activities, and giveaways.

Volunteers: Needed for games, crafts, supervision, setup, and encouragement.

Event needs

Trunk or Treat

Candy and alternatives

  • Individually wrapped candy
  • Allergy-friendly treats
  • Fruit snacks, chips, and popcorn
  • Glow sticks, small toys, stickers, bubbles, pencils, erasers, and temporary tattoos

Decorations and event supplies

  • Pumpkins, hay bales, and Halloween decorations
  • Trunk-decorating kits
  • Extension cords and battery lights
  • Tables, chairs, traffic cones, flashlights, hand sanitizer, trash bags, and first-aid kits

Refreshments

  • Hot chocolate and apple cider
  • Water and popcorn-machine supplies

Funding: Helps with candy, decorations, supplies, safety, and refreshments.

Volunteers: Needed for trunk decorating, traffic, games, setup, and event support.

Event needs

Back-to-School Bash

School supplies

  • Backpacks, pencils, pens, and colored pencils
  • Crayons, markers, highlighters, and glue sticks
  • Scissors, rulers, pencil boxes, and notebooks
  • Folders, binders, loose-leaf paper, index cards, calculators, and dry-erase supplies

Hygiene kits

  • Toothbrushes, toothpaste, soap, and shampoo
  • Conditioner, deodorant, and washcloths
  • Hand sanitizer and lotion
  • Feminine-hygiene products

Teacher supplies

  • Copy paper, sticky notes, and tissues
  • Disinfecting wipes and hand sanitizer
  • Storage bins

Funding: Helps purchase supplies, hygiene kits, and resources for students and teachers.

Volunteers: Needed for distribution, packing, setup, organization, and community outreach.

Event needs

Financial Literacy

Educational materials

  • Budget worksheets and financial planners
  • Journals, pens, calculators, folders, and clipboards

Learning tools

  • Monopoly and The Game of Life
  • Budgeting games and savings jars
  • Piggy banks and financial-literacy workbooks

Technology and incentives

  • Laptops, tablets, projector, extension cords, and Wi-Fi hotspot
  • Gift cards, savings-challenge prizes, certificates, and door prizes
  • Water, snacks, coffee, and juice

Funding: Supports materials, prizes, technology, refreshments, and other workshop needs.

Volunteers: Needed for facilitation, mentoring, setup, activities, and encouragement.

Event needs

Christmas Stocking Party

We need

  • Stocking stuffers
  • Hats, gloves, and scarves
  • Socks and underwear
  • Toys and books
  • Hygiene items
  • Snacks and hot-cocoa supplies

Funding: Helps provide stockings, gifts, food, activities, and event materials.

Volunteers: Needed for gift packing, setup, activities, photos, and event support.

Event needs

Holiday Hearts

Toys and teen gifts

  • Dolls, action figures, LEGO sets, board games, STEM toys, building blocks, arts and crafts kits, books, and sports equipment
  • Headphones, Bluetooth speakers, gift cards, journals, hoodies, blankets, basketballs, and footballs

Technology, winter essentials, and stocking stuffers

  • Laptops, tablets, games, gaming consoles, and controllers
  • Coats, hats, gloves, scarves, socks, blankets, and pajamas
  • Candy, toothbrushes, toothpaste, lotion, lip balm, small toys, coloring books, and crayons

Wrapping and event supplies

  • Wrapping paper, gift bags, tissue paper, gift tags, tape, bows, and ribbon
  • Christmas decorations, tables, chairs, tablecloths, sound system, name tags, shopping bags, and storage bins

Funding: Helps provide gifts, essentials, technology, wrapping supplies, and other event needs.

Volunteers: Needed for shopping, donations, sorting, distribution, and event support.

Event needs

Career Fair

We need

  • Business attire and accessories
  • Resume paper and folders
  • Gift cards for door prizes
  • Promotional items
  • Snacks and bottled water

Funding: Helps cover venue, materials, marketing, giveaways, and refreshments.

Volunteers: Needed for registration, guest support, career coaching, setup, and event support.

Event needs

Adult Health Fair

We need

  • Health and hygiene products
  • Water and healthy snacks
  • First-aid supplies
  • Screening supplies
  • Raffle prizes

Funding: Helps cover screenings, materials, marketing, giveaways, and refreshments.

Volunteers: Needed for registration, screening support, education tables, setup, and event support.

Event needs

Easter Celebration

We need

  • Easter baskets and eggs
  • Candy and treats
  • Toys and small gifts
  • Decorations and balloons
  • Food and drinks

Funding: Helps cover food, activities, decorations, supplies, and giveaways.

Volunteers: Needed for games, crafts, food service, setup, photos, and event support.

Event needs

New Mothers Event

We need

  • Diapers in all sizes
  • Baby wipes and bottles
  • Formula
  • Baby clothing and blankets
  • Pacifiers and teething items
  • Baby toiletries
  • Gift cards

Funding: Helps provide gifts, meals, resources, guest speakers, and supplies.

Volunteers: Needed for childcare, setup, activities, food service, and event support.

Event needs

Teach Me How To Event

We need

  • Supplies for hands-on workshops
  • Cooking tools and ingredients
  • Household and cleaning supplies
  • Personal-care items
  • Workshop materials
  • Snacks and bottled water

Funding: Helps cover supplies, ingredients, materials, equipment, and refreshments.

Volunteers: Needed for instruction, setup, cooking stations, activities, and event support.

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