Fraser, Ltd. is incredibly grateful for the individuals and organizations who support our mission through in-kind giving. Your generosity directly supports the individuals we serve across all our programs.

To ensure we can make the most of every donation and be good stewards of your support, we are currently only accepting items listed beliow or on our Amazon Wishlist. These lists reflect our most immediate and ongoing needs, and help us manage limited storage space while ensuring that donated items can be put to good use right away.

If you’re considering donating something not listed, we kindly ask that you contact us first. While we deeply value every act of kindness, this approach helps us maximize impact and streamline our services.

In addition to general donation needs, our Child Care Center is seeking specialized items to better serve children with special needs. These adapted tools and sensory-friendly resources help create a more inclusive and engaging environment for all children in our care. If you’d like to support this effort, consider donating one of the following:

If your business, school, or community group is interested in organizing a donation drive, we’d love to partner with you! Please contact us here to get started.

Donation Drop-Off Information

In-kind donations can be dropped off at our main office during regular business hours:

Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm
Fraser, Ltd.
2902 S. University Drive
Fargo, ND 58103

Please note: We are only able to accept donations during business hours to ensure items are received and stored safely.

Your kindness makes a lasting impact and directly supports the individuals we serve - we are so grateful for your support.

Current Needs List

Transitional Youth Services

  • Personal Care & First Aid: Shampoo & conditioner, travel-size shampoo, deodorant, tampons & pantiliners, men’s body wash, antibacterial bar & liquid soap, basic hygiene products (razors, toothpaste, toothbrush, hair brush), wet hair brushes, travel-size hand sanitizer, flushable wipes, acetaminophen, ibuprofen, allergy medicine, cortisone cream, bacitracin, Band-Aids, Coban wrap, 2x2 sterile gauze, anti-burn cream.
  • Household & Supplies: Upright freezer, mini fridge, twin mattress with box spring/frame, hangers, laundry basket, garbage can, basic cleaning supplies, laundry detergent pods, vacuum cleaner, 13-gallon garbage cans, kitchen essentials - dishes, pots/pans, silverware, cups, can openers, twin sheets, pillow cases, comforters, washcloths, bath towels, rags.
  • Clothing & Essentials: Young men’s clothing (size 3XL and up), new men’s & women’s underwear, men's work boots (sizes 11-13), men's and women's slides.
  • Infant Care: Formula for babies under 1 year, bottles, sippy cups, size 5 & 6 diapers, baby wipes, A&D/diaper rash cream.
  • Sports & Outdoor Activities: Bike locks, rollerblades, lawn games - ladder ball, Jenga, bean bag toss, soccer ball (size 5), small soccer net, portable volleyball net & volleyball, fire pit & s’mores sticks, lawn chairs, frisbees & frisbee golf sets, footballs, balls for dodgeball, kickball & 4 square, badminton set, toss & catch game set, wiffleball, hula hoops, hacky sacks, yo-yos, jump ropes, playing cards, UNO, bingo set.
  • Children’s Play & Recreation: Children's Toys, Little Tikes Cozy Coupe, toddler water table, kiddie pool, wagon, water balloons, bubbles, soft dodgeballs, playground balls, sidewalk chalk, sprinkler play set.
  • Pantry Items: Meat (Fresh or Frozen): Chicken, Beef, Pork. Grocery store or prepaid gift cards (like Visa or Mastercard) are also appreciated to help staff purchase meat when needed.                                                                                                                                                                                         Canned goods - soups, vegetables, fruits (please ensure cans are not dented, as we are unable to accept or use them).
    Boxed items - pasta, mac & cheese.
    Sauces & condiments - ranch, French, Italian, ketchup, mustard, mayo, Miracle Whip, BBQ sauce, buffalo sauce, hot sauce, salt & pepper.
    Beverages & Staples - coffee, sugar, flour, baking soda, baking powder, vanilla, cooking oil.
  • Miscellaneous: DVDs, photo printer & paper, Phillips & flathead screwdrivers, ping pong table & balls, AAA batteries, markers.

Child Care

  • Arts & Crafts: Playdough, Kinetic Sand, construction paper, watercolor paint sets, school glue & glue sticks, washable markers, contact paper, stickers.
  • Play & Learning: Playground balls, sand & water toys (buckets, shovels), sensory items, CD players.
  • Infant & Toddler Needs: Re-Play sippy cups (Amazon), silicone bibs, washcloths, wipes, baby teethers.
  • Miscellaneous Needs: Kleenex, AA, AAA & D batteries, 8 oz spray bottles.

Adult Independent Living Services

  • Seasonal & Clothing Needs: Warm hats and gloves, winter coats and boots (male & female).