Wish List

Click this link to access our Amazon Wish List.
And….when you purchase items using smile.amazon.com and you choose The Haven at Skanda as your charity, Amazon will give us a cash donation as well!

Click this link to access our Chewy Wish List.

Here is a list of the items we need most, but please always contact us if you have other things you think we might be able to use. Chances are, we can!

For more information and to arrange donation drop-offs please contact: ellen@thehavenatskanda.org or 315-815-5056. 

Skidsteer. This will help us tremendously with cleanup and maintenance.

Zero turn mower. With our current mower it takes 3 days to completely mow Skanda, and keeping the grass short is an important safety protocol against predators.

Horse Quality First Cut Hay: We will not be growing our own hay next year to give our field a rest, so will need a minimum of 3,600 bales. 

Animal Grain: Poulin brand grains for horses: Etec One and Senior Low Carb, Strider grain for mini-donkeys, JJFeeds homemade Goat Grain for goats; and Layer Crumbles for chickens and ducks. For the rescued pigs: JJFeeds custom Skanda pig grain. JJ Feeds accepts donations directly to Skanda’s account: JJ Feeds, 6320 Palmer Rd, Lafayette, NY 13084, Phone: (315) 677-3297.

Fresh produce: Fresh produce for Eve the pig; berries and greens for chickens; garlic and fresh oregano plants for chickens.

Straw: For animal bedding, we use at least 1,000 bales a year.

Wheelbarrows: True Temper or equivalent: 8 cubic feet, two wheels, metal frames.

Farm tools: Metal and plastic pitchforks, flat wide shovels, barn brooms. 

Sawdust: Used for animal bedding....and we use a lot of it!

Vehicles in good condition: Skidsteer, small tractor; gator; dump trailer; pickup truck; horse-trailer, utility trailer. Must be in good working condition. 

Wood: Plywood, fence rails and posts, 2x4s, any wood in good condition.

Fencing: Hog panels, chicken wire, hardware cloth, wooden posts and rails in good condition. 

Office Supplies: Paper, staples, paper clips, pens, clipboards, envelopes of all sizes including large mailing envelopes.

Storage bins: We can always use large sized clear plastic storage bins. 

Towels: We can always use clean towels of all sizes.

Art Supplies, Toys, Lego, Games for Children: We can always use art supplies and children’s supplies for our kids programs.

Hardware: Any tools, clips, hooks, and hardware.

Hand sanitizer, paper towels, eco-friendly cleaning supplies.