Donate Goods

We rely on donated items of many kinds to serve our clients, with a focus on four categories – food, clothing, hygiene items, and household items. TADH does not sell any of the donated items we receive—donated items are distributed free of charge to individuals in need. For items we do not accept, please see our list at the bottom of this page.

Amazon Wish List

TADH keeps our Amazon Wish List up to date with our most needed items. Items purchased from our Wish List will be shipped directly to TADH.

Food

TADH provides over 2,000 pounds of groceries each year to hundreds of hungry people. We support healthy eating at TADH and you can help by donating food items and/or organizing a food drive.

Food Wish List:

  • Low-sodium soup

  • Meals in a can (such as chili, beef stew, spaghetti)

  • Whole wheat pasta and pasta sauce

  • Low sugar cereal and oatmeal

  • Canned fruit, in its own juice or water 

  • Canned vegetables, no added sodium

  • Canned meats (chicken, salmon, tuna)

TADH cannot accept any opened food products or items with expired dates. Please coordinate with our team at tadh.programmanager@gmail.com. We ask that you pre-sort your collected items by type ahead of time if possible (for example all soups in one box, all veggies in another).

Food Drives:

Organizing a food drive can be simple and fun as an effective way to help TADH combat hunger in our community. Consider organizing a food drive in your neighborhood or school, place of worship, or workplace.

Every item collected does make a difference!

If you are having a large food drive that may require pick-up service, please coordinate with our team at tadh.eventdeveloper@gmail.com.

  • Healthy snacks

  • Nuts

  • Oils and vinegars

Clothing

TADH distributes new and gently-used clothing donations, free of charge, for men, women, and children. Clothing should be free of tears and/or stains. It is a great help to us if men’s, women’s, and children’s items are bagged separately.

Our greatest need is for men’s clothing and (new) underwear for men and women.

Clothing Wish List:

  • New underwear for men and women

  • New or gently worn socks for men and women

  • New or gently worn bras

  • Shoes

  • Belts

  • Children’s Clothes

  • Women’s Clothes

  • Men’s Clothes

  • Sweaters, sweatshirts, jackets

  • Hats, gloves, scarfs

Toiletries

Our organization offers Emergency Hygiene Kits, Feminine Product Packs, and other everyday hygiene items to those in need. We collect items of all sizes and amounts which must be new/unused.

Toiletry Wish List:

  • Baby wipes

  • Combs/brushes

  • Conditioner

  • Deodorant

  • Diapers and pullups for babies and toddlers

  • Lotion

  • Pads and tampons

  • Razors

  • Shampoo

  • Soap

  • Toothbrushes

  • Toothpaste

Making Emergency Hygiene Kits and Feminine Product Packs:

If you or your group are interested in creating these kits/packs for TADH clients, please reach out to tadh.volunteerdept@gmail.com for specific instructions, item amounts, and resources. Inconsistent kits/packs will not be distributed but broken down to make future kits/packs.

  • Silverware

  • Dinnerware (plates, bowls, etc.)

  • Pots and pans

  • Kitchen utensils

  • Reusable water bottles

  • Disposable latex gloves

  • Disinfectant Wipes

  • Toilet Paper

  • Paper Towels

  • Ziplock bags – all sizes

  • Used tupperware containers

  • Towels and washcloths

Household Items

SOME accepts new and gently-used basic household items. These donated items are given to individuals and/or families who have recently moved from the streets or a shelter into a new apartment and help make them feel at home.

Household Items Wishlist:

  • Blankets/quilts in all sizes

  • Sheet sets and pillowcases in all sizes

  • New cleaning supplies (dish and laundry detergent, dryer sheets, etc.)

  • Books and magazines

  • DVDs, CDs, and records

  • Computers, printers, computer accessories

  • Electronics and gaming consoles (radios, PS4, speakers, etc.)

  • Games and puzzles

  • Strollers, car seats, cribs, bassinets

  • Toys

  • Jewelry

  • Garbage bags

  • Reusable grocery bags

  • Paint, colored pencils, crayons

  • Sporting equipment (balls, bats, gloves, skates, etc.)

  • Bikes and scooters

  • Wheelchairs, walkers, and canes

  • Incontinence items (adult pads, diapers, underwear, etc.)

  • Pet items (toys, kennels, food, etc.)

Items We Do Not (Regularly) Accept

While we generally have guidelines for what we accept, there are specific instances where a particular client's needs may align with your items. Please feel free to reach out to us with inquiries. We might have a current need for what you’re offering at that moment.

TADH will not take the following items:

Further questions regarding materials donations can be directed to tadh.programmanager@gmail.com.

  • Furniture (bed, lamps, tables, chairs, etc.)

  • Exercise equipment

  • Televisions, radios, boomboxes, VCRs

  • Large household appliances (heaters, air purifiers, vacuums, etc.)

  • Large kitchen equipment (bread machines, ice cream makers, etc.)

  • Home accessories and knick-knacks (clocks, artwork, baskets, etc.)

  • Landscaping equipment and tools (rakes, shovels, mowers, etc.)

  • Plants and pots

  • Medicine and medical equipment