Our Wish List

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Currently in critical need of toddler diapers, sizes 2 - 4

Jeans and Hoodies  for men and women in larger sizes.  They are the one pair of dependable pants for our clients.  Plenty of pockets and easy to wear.  And hoodies.  Warm and comfortable.   Large and XL always needed.

Sneakers and Shoes  Many homeless people walk miles per day in order to survive.  Sturdy shoes, boots and sneakers are always in demand. Clean out your closet and donate a few pairs!

Sleeping bags/mats/blankets  Unfortunately, many homeless shelters cannot offer beds to sleep in at night - some may offer a pad to sleep on in a large room full of people, or a sleeping bag for those who must brave the elements and sleep outside. Many people have old blankets that are not being used; put them to good use by donating them to a shelter. Sleeping bags are also greatly appreciated as it may mean the difference between life and death out in the cold.

Personal care items 
Almost all shelters request personal care items, from toothpaste to feminine care products to soap.  When you travel, save those in-room toiletries and bag them up for a donation.  Start a toiletries drive at your school!  Or in your organization or at your work.

 Reading Glasses and Sunglasses Most people buy their cheater reading glasses off a kiosk in the drug store – they are needed by many for minor eyesight issues. Lots of shelters ask for new or used reader and prescription glasses. Many of those in the homeless community are in desperate need of an optometrist, and your donated cheaters could potentially help in a big way.

Clothes  We all clean our closets out at least a couple of times per year – why not donate your old clothes to those who may need them most? There is always a large demand for clothing items of all types and sizes and anything helps. When cold weather is approaching, we focus on collecting sweaters and coats. Remember that many homeless must sleep outside, even in the coldest parts of the year. Your old coat could save a life.

Towels  Homeless shelters are always in need of towels, from washcloths to bath sheets. If you have some gently used or nearly new towels that don’t match your décor, the shelter is a great place to drop them off. Small cloth towels are perfect for washing faces, while older towels may be used to help keep facilities clean. If you want to earn bonus points, head to the local big box store and buy a couple packages of new wash cloths. They cost next to nothing but make a big difference for those in need. 

Food Items
NPR did a piece on the types of pantry staples that can help those who rely on food banks to build healthy meals. Please focus “on whole, unprocessed or minimally processed foods”.  Great ideas are foods that high in protein, healthy fats and whole grains.  And we are always grateful for coffee.

Please feel free to drop off items Monday-Friday between 8am-2pm.
Please use our Dorr Avenue entrance

We can not accept prepared foods due to health department regulations.