Practical ways to support our work this season (and all year long)
12/23/2025
Every holiday season, we hear the same question: “How else can we help?”
This page is our answer.
Below is a wish list of materials, supplies, and equipment that support our construction sites, ReStore, and office operations. Some items help us build affordable homes directly. Others support the ReStore’s ability to generate funding for our mission. And some simply help keep the day-to-day work running smoothly.
This list will be updated as needs change, and we always encourage folks to reach out if they’re unsure whether an item is a good fit.
These items go directly to our active and upcoming build sites. New or unused materials are best. If you’re unsure whether something is useful, please reach out — we’re happy to talk it through.
Dimensional lumber
(primarily 2×4s and 2×6s)
Drywall screws
(1.25″–2″)
Decking screws
(1.5″, 2.5″, or 3″)
Construction adhesive
Spray foam (unopened cans)
Caulk and caulk guns
Ice and water barrier
Unused or unopened materials, including:
Rockwool insulation
Drywall
ZIP tape
Hardware, fasteners, and fittings
New or unused light fixtures
New or unused plumbing fixtures
New or unused electrical fixtures
Power tools compatible with Ryobi or DeWalt
Ryobi batteries
DeWalt batteries
Battery chargers (Ryobi or DeWalt)
Heavy-duty extension cords
Jobsite lights
(bonus points if battery-powered and compatible with Ryobi or DeWalt)
Saw blades (new or lightly used)
Hand tools, including:
Tape measures
Hammers
Speed squares and T-squares
Small step ladders or step stools
Extension ladders
Yard rakes (metal or plastic)
Leaf blower
Other hand tools and jobsite accessories in good working condition
Door hardware (handles, hinges, locksets)
Paint supplies only (rollers, trays, brushes, drop cloths — no paint)
These items support our day-to-day administrative work, communications, and coordination across programs. Keeping the office running smoothly helps everything else function.
Poster paper
(11×17)
Heavier-weight paper:
8.5×11
8.5×14
Standard printer paper:
8.5×11
8.5×14
Banker boxes
Printer ink
(Epson T542 refill ink)
Post-it notes
Stamps
General office supplies
(pens, markers, folders, envelopes, labels, tape, etc.)
Extra computer monitors
Keyboards and mice
Docking stations and cables
Computers
(Mac systems preferred, newer models only)
OWL camera / hybrid meeting system
High-capacity USB thumb drives
Shelving units
(approximately 12–16 inches deep and 5–6 feet tall)
Filing cabinets
Fire safes or fire-proof filing cabinets
A reliable vacuum
Industrial-grade paper shredder
(yes, really)
First aid kits
The ReStore supports our mission by selling donated items to the public. Some donations help us operate the store itself; others become inventory that directly generates revenue to support our programs.
Cleaning supplies
(general cleaning products, disinfectants, paper towels, shop towels, trash bags, rags, gloves, brooms, mops, etc.)
Packing and shipping supplies
(packing tape, stretch wrap, bubble wrap)
Copy paper
Printer ink
(Canon PG-275 and Canon CL-276)
WiFi boosters
Wireless speaker system
New or gently used furniture
Nightstands
Dressers
Coffee tables
Dining tables
Dining chairs
(sets or singles)
Shelving units
(including bookshelves and other freestanding storage units)
Cabinets and storage furniture
Home décor
Wall art and mirrors
Lamps and lighting
Area rugs
Tools
Hardware
Home improvement materials in resale-ready condition
Because our storage space is limited, we may occasionally pause or decline certain donations. If you’re unsure whether an item will fit our current needs or capacity, we recommend reaching out before dropping it off.
Whether you’re donating materials, supplies, or simply sharing this page, it all makes a real difference. Every item listed here helps support our construction work, keeps the ReStore running, or strengthens our ability to serve the community.
If you have questions, are unsure whether something is a good fit, or would like to offer an item not listed, please reach out before dropping it off.
Office@BenningtonCountyHabitat.org
Thank you for supporting affordable homeownership and the work happening across Bennington County — during the holidays and throughout the year.
