Donate Goods

There are many items you can donate that can help someone right now. The items required to meet the needs of our clients change frequently. Contact Marti Dreyer at mdreyer@umdurham.org for a current wish list.

INDIVIDUAL DONATIONS & DONATION DRIVES

We welcome donations of food and clothing from individuals and groups. Many people organize drives to collect and donate items such as new, adult & children’s underwear, socks, wash cloths & twin blankets. Nonperishable or quality perishable foods, canned goods, toilet paper, diapers and baby food are also always welcome. We need men’s clothing, shoes and work boots. At this time we are not accepting women’s and children’s clothing donations because we have an adequate supply of these fashions/items.

TOILETRY KITS

We have on-going needs for pre-assembled toiletry kits in plastic bags for men, women and children. Kits should include soap, shampoo, deodorant, combs, razors, toothpaste, toothbrushes, and lotions and any feminine hygiene products. Do not include any items which contain alcohol.

CASSEROLES FOR THE KITCHEN

Many congregations, families and work groups prepare and donate large casseroles to feed our guests. The best time to deliver them to the kitchen is weekdays between 7:30am & 12:30 pm. We have large pans and recipes for you to use. Click here for a recipe.

SANDWICHES & COOKIES

You can make sandwiches and cookies to be distributed in the Community Kitchen. Cheese and lunch meats freeze well if the sandwiches are made with mustard instead of mayo. They should be individually wrapped in a sandwich bag or assembled and inserted back into the bread wrappers. Please indicate the type of sandwich filling on the outside of the wrapper. The best time to deliver to the kitchen is weekdays between 7:30 am & 12:30pm.