BANGOR – At this time of year, United Way of Eastern Maine is often asked if there are particular needs that agencies have that individuals or companies might be able to fill. The following is a wish list. Please call the contact person for more information.

. Bangor Area Homeless Shelter needs coffee, sugar, Kool-Aid or any powdered drink mix with sugar, paper products including paper towels, plates, bowls, cups, scratch paper or any paper that could be “recycled” to provide to guests as note paper, 40-gallon and 13-gallon trash-can liners, shampoo, white blankets only, and facial tissues. Dennis Marble, 947-0092.

. Bucksport Area Childcare Center needs children’s hats and mittens for ages 18 months to 12 years old. They also need slippers for children ages 18 months to 6 years old. Katie Hodgins, 469-7623.

. Bangor Area Visiting Nurses needs non-alcoholic cold medications, throat lozenges, cough syrups, acetaminophen, ibuprofen, etc. Items past the expiration date will not be accepted. Deb Jacques, 973-6550.

. Community Health and Counseling Services needs games for all levels of ability, art supplies, Lincoln Logs, Tinker Toys, and socks and gloves for adults. In order to have time to distribute the items, staff members would appreciate receiving the gifts before Dec. 17, or Dec. 22 at the latest. Ann Wiersma, 947-0366.

. Downeast AIDS Network in Ellsworth needs an electric breast pump. Mary Harney, 667-3506.

. First Step Pregnancy Resource Center needs diapers in sizes 2-5, baby wipes, baby clothing up to size 2T, cribs, bassinets, baby bath soap, pack and plays, bottles and other baby items. Renae Muscatell, 942-1611.

. Good Shepherd Food Bank needs turkeys. Drop them off Tuesday-Thursday at the food bank in East-West Industrial Park, 88 Stevens Road, Brewer. Dan Holmes, 356-7995.

. Literacy Volunteers of Waldo County needs children’s books. Frances Walker, 338-2843.

. The Next Step domestic violence project needs families that might be interested in adopting victims of domestic violence for presents and other holiday activities. They also need gas and food certificates, store gift certificates, volunteers to help fix things around the house, do light car repairs and help people pack and move. Laurie Fogelman, 667-0176.

. Open Door Recovery Center needs a tri-fold room divider, two waiting room chairs, folding chairs, a small desk, locking file cabinet and a cabinet for art supplies. Barbara Royal, 667-3210.

. Rape Response Services needs sweat shirts and sweat pants in large sizes. Kathy Walker, 941-2980.

. Shaw House needs gift certificates to McDonalds, movie theaters, Bull Moose Music, or any salon for haircuts. Donations of personal care items also are needed, such as body spray, sticks for chapped lips, hair gel, hair spray, shampoo, conditioner, disposable razors, shaving cream, hairbrushes and combs, tampons and pads, or other personal care items for teens. Donations of miscellaneous items are also needed, including stationary, AA batteries, art supplies, craft kits, board games, VHS movies, slippers, pajamas, stuffed animals and other teen items. Judy Dembowski, 941-2882.

. United Way of Eastern Maine needs a fax machine. Steve Desmond, 941-2800.

. WHCA needs children’s Christmas presents. Gifts should be new, wrapped and tagged with information such as appropriate gender, age and size. Nicole Cortright, (800) 223-3632.

. YWCA Bangor-Brewer needs a microwave oven, tall office chair and a fax machine. Marie Stewart, 941-2808.