Donate

Quick-reference sheet showing the types of donations we are currently looking for. Please see the detailed guide below for more information.

General Donation Guidelines

Donated items will be given as-is to people experiencing homelessness and others in need. Please donate only clean, gently used items. We cannot accept items with significant stains, damage, or excessive wear.

Because many of the people we serve have limited or unstable living situations, durable, practical, and easy-to-carry items are especially helpful. Items that are difficult to use or carry in a life on the move—such as a formal dress—may not be practical for our recipients.

Preferred Items

Bold items : highly needed

Clothing (men, women): socks, underwear, sneakers, tops, pants, jackets, rain ponchos

Tech: phones, laptops, chargers, headphones, power banks

Food and Drinks: water bottles, drinks, ready-to-eat or to-go foods

Accessories: hats, sunglasses, belts, gloves

Travel: backpacks, bags, travel Kleenex tissues, earplugs

Toiletries: toothbrushes, toothpaste, razors, shaving cream, towels, toiletry bags

Skincare & Personal Care: sunscreen, lip balm, insect repellent, makeup products

Over-the-Counter Medicine: pain killers, allergy medication, multivitamins, supplements

Stationery: pens, notebooks

Donation Pickup

Free pickup is currently available on Saturdays in the University Hill and Downtown areas. Please click here to schedule a free pickup. 

Please leave your donation container at the front entrance in an easily accessible location. Be sure to label your donation container with “NRF” and the estimated value of your donation. After your donation has been picked up, a receipt will be emailed to you for confirmation.

If you live outside these areas and have large donations (approximately 20+ lbs) or high-priority items (the bold items listed above), please contact us to see if we can arrange a pickup.

Donation Drop-off

Scheduled drop-off is available by appointment. Please contact us before bringing donations so we can confirm the time and location.

Thank you for your generosity and for helping us reduce waste and its environmental impacts while supporting people in need.