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 and casual pants: men’s sizes 28-33; women’s up to size 8
NEW men’s boxers and boxer briefs: all sizes
NEW women’s cotton underwear: all sizes
Shorts: all adult sizes
Baseball caps
Sweatpants: all adult sizes
Leggings: all adult sizes
Sweatshirts: M, L, XL, XXL, 3X, 4X
NEW or very gently used shoes
NEW sports bras
Plain t-shirts
Belts

Shelter Essentials

Backpacks
Tote bags
Towels
Duffle bags
Laundry detergent

Personal Hygiene Products

Small bottles of shampoo and conditioner
Hairbrushes, wide tooth combs
Products for Afro-textured hair
Sunscreen
Bug spray
Body lotion
Feminine hygiene products
Deodorant
Razors
First aid kits
Shaving cream
Soap
Toothpaste
Toothbrushes

Group Supplies

Gel pens
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.