Donate In-Kind
Our In-Kind Donation Policy
Thanks to the generosity of neighbors like you, we are able to provide a small food, clothing/linen, and hygiene bank to our neighbors in need. We believe all of our neighbors deserve stable housing, dignified clothes, and healthy, nutritious food to eat. We ask that when you donate in-kind, you share in those values and donate only food and clothing that you would use yourself or gift to someone you love.
What does this mean? Do you have a favorite sweater that has been well-cared for, but just doesn’t fit quite right anymore? We would be happy to pass it along to a neighbor who will enjoy it as much as you did! However, if you come across clothing in your closet with holes/stains or expired food in your pantry, we ask that you please find another way to dispose of it. All of our neighbors deserve to be treated with dignity, so we only distribute high-quality clothing and food from our Resource Center.
How to Donate
You can drop off donations on Mondays 10am-2pm and Thursdays 10am-6pm.
Do not drop off donations outside of these hours by leaving things at our door. This is considered dumping and your donations will be disposed of.
Read on for a full list of what we accept. If you have questions about what we accept (or want make a donation and cannot come during these times), call us or send us an email. Thank you!
You can also purchase items for us via our Amazon Wishlist!
Clothing & Linens
We accept any and all gently used or new clean, adult clothing, but are especially in need of the following:
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Men's casual clothing, especially pants/jeans, sneakers, and boots in all sizes
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Women's casual clothing, especially sneakers in all sizes
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Blankets, sheets, towels, and backpacks
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New packages of underwear, especially for men
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Warm coats and waterproof jackets
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Sturdy shoes, especially for men
Food
We are happy to accept the following items so long as they are shelf-stable, unopened & unexpired – flip top cans are appreciated!
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Canned chili/beans/soup
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Canned vegetables
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Cans/cups of fruit
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Pasta and sauce
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Oatmeal, rice, and other grains
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Peanut butter (jars and/or snack-sized)
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Canned tuna, chicken, or other meat
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Granola bars, nut packets, crackers and other healthy snacks
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Individual juice boxes
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Shelf stable milk in boxes (no condensed or evaporated milk please!)
Hygiene
We accept all types of unopened, unused hygiene items, but the following items are most often in demand. We especially appreciate travel-sized and/or individually-packaged items.
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Toothpaste and toothbrushes
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Razors and shaving cream
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Bars of soap & shower gel
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Shampoo & conditioner
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Deodorant
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Toilet paper
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Lotion
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Sunscreen
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Tissue boxes
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Menstrual products
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Laundry & dish soap
Lead a Drive
Leading a food, clothing, and/or hygiene drive with your community is a great way to build comradery and do your part to prevent homelessness in Seattle. They're also very easy (and fun) to put together!
Click on the buttons below to get started. Email info@queenannehelpline.org for questions.