In-Kind Donations

Food

Individually packaged snacks (granola bars, pastries, etc.)
Coffee and tea
Cereal
Juice
Cooking oil
Rice
Pasta and pasta sauce
Salad dressing
Peanut butter
Jam/jelly
Beans
Soup
Tuna
Canned tomatoes

Disclaimer: We have limited storage space for non-food donations and want to put your items to their best possible use. AT THIS TIME, WE ARE ONLY ACCEPTING THE ITEMS LISTED BELOW. If you have any questions, please email receivingcenter@preblestreet.org.

Clothing (new or very gently used/consignment ready)

Jeans: men’s 30”, 32″, 33″, 34″; women’s up to size 8
Sweatpants: all adult sizes
Leggings: all adult sizes
Shorts: all adult sizes
Sweatshirts: M, L, XL, XXL, 3X, 4X
NEW or very gently used shoes
NEW underwear all adult sizes
NEW sports bras
Plain white or black t-shirts

Shelter Essentials

Towels
Backpacks
Duffle bags
Laundry detergent

Personal Hygiene Products

Sunscreen
Bug spray
Deodorant
Razors
First aid kits
Shaving cream
Soap
Shampoo
Toothpaste
Toothbrushes
Combs

Group Supplies

School supplies
Art and craft supplies
Bus tickets
Playing cards
Board games
Books
Date books
ESL books

Vehicles

Through the v-Dac Vehicle Donation Program, any car, truck, boat, or RV can benefit Preble Street.

You can raise awareness of the needs of teens and adults experiencing homelessness and help get others involved by organizing a food, clothing, or toiletry drive (PDF) to help us stock our shelves. See the current printable wish list.