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Quick-reference Sheet

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 in the University Hill in Boulder, Colorado. 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 with “NRF,” your full name and email address. Once your donation has been picked up, you’ll receive an IRS tax-deductible receipt by email for your records.

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 here to schedule a drop-off or to see if we can arrange a pickup.

Donation Drop-off

Scheduled drop-off is available by appointment. Please contact us here 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.