Every winter, kind people clean out their closets for us. We are grateful, and we also spend real staff hours sorting what we cannot use. Here is the honest list, so your generosity lands where it helps.

Yes, please

New socks and underwear, all sizes. These are the most requested items and the least donated.

New or gently used winter coats, especially adult large and up.

Twin sheets, blankets, and pillows that are new or freshly washed.

Full-size toiletries: shampoo, soap, deodorant, toothpaste, razors.

Diapers and wipes, sizes 3 through 6.

Bus passes and grocery gift cards in small amounts.

Thank you, but no

Used pillows, mattresses, or stuffed animals. We cannot clean them well enough to pass along.

King and queen bedding. Our beds are twins.

Opened food or anything past its date.

Formal wear, high heels, and clothing that needs repair.

Furniture, unless you have called first. We have room for it only when a resident is moving out.

The most useful gift of all

Dollars. We buy at wholesale, in the sizes we are short on, the week we need them. $35 covers one safe night. You can give here.

How to drop off

Bring items to the side door on Wren Alley, Monday to Saturday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. For large items, tell us what you have and we will arrange a time. The Winter Coat and Blanket Drive is Saturday, December 5, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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