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In-kind Wish List

There are many ways your generosity can spark children’s learning through play!  In-kind gifts are a great way to benefit children in our community, while providing tax benefits for you. As we open a new Minnesota Children’s Museum of Rochester, we have numerous needs for in-kind donations:

Site Supplies

  • Storage shelving
  • Alarm system
  • Extra emergency exit signs
  • Specialty lighting
  • Cabinetry
  • Reception/box office desk
  • Vinyl flooring for classrooms

Office/Admin

  • Desks and desk chairs
  • File cabinets
  • Bookshelves
  • Office supplies:
  • Reams of paper
  • Shredder
  • Laminator
  • Paper cutter
  • Small refrigerator, microwave, coffee pot
  • Computers
  • Copier
  • Small safe

Public Space

  • Benches for seating in lobby and throughout
  • Portable coat racks
  • Couch/comfortable seating for reading nook
  • Small bookshelf for reading nook
  • Changing tables for restrooms

Maintenance Supplies

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Hand soap/sanitizer
  • Vacuum
  • Mop and bucket
  • Broom
  • Shovel and salt
  • Light bulbs
  • Protective gloves

Tools

  • Basic tool kit (hammer, screwdrivers, wrenches, pliers, etc)
  • Drill and bits
  • Jigsaw, sander
  • Screws and nails
  • Gloves
  • Masks

Safety

  • Fire extinguishers
  • First Aid kits
  • Flashlights
  • AED – Automated External Defibrillator

Program Supplies

  • Tables (movable and able to be used for programs, eating, events, meetings, etc)
  • Stools or chairs
  • Painting Easels
  • Tempera Paint
  • Paint Brushes
  • No spill jars
  • Trays
  • Crayons
  • Colored Pencils
  • 2-3 Sensory Tables (Bought at Lakeshore or Discount School Supply)
  • Play Sand for Sensory Tables
  • Moveable drying racks
  • Tag board paper
  • Construction paper
  • Large building blocks
  • Possibly Big Fun! type supplies (hula hoops, ribbon sticks, parachute, etc)