Businesses, churches and neighbors

Local businesses, churches and clubs can do a lot for our neighbors, often with things you already have. Pick a card to get started.

How to use this page

This page has three parts. Go straight to yours: For businesses · For churches and civic groups · Give goods

  1. Pick a card that fits you. Most use things you already have: space, staff skills, extra stock, a few volunteers.
  2. Press the green button. The form opens already filled in from the card. Change anything, then send it. About 3 minutes.
  3. We call you. Our Manager talks it through with you. Giving goods? We set up a drop-off or pickup.
  4. Make it official if you like. Regular partners sign a short agreement online: one year, no money, end it any time with 30 days' notice.

Example: a store with end-of-season clothing goes to Give goods, presses Give goods on a card, says whether the clothes should go straight to people or to our thrift store, and checks "give regularly" to make it a standing donation.

Not sure this is the right page? See all the ways to work with us
Where we need more helpUse this to see what help Grant County is missing, and offer to fill a gap. Partner with the MissionFor nonprofits and public agencies (hospitals, clinics, courts, schools) that serve the same people we do. Businesses, churches and neighborsFor businesses, churches and clubs, and for giving goods like extra stock or clothing. Groups working togetherIdeas for two other organizations to team up. The Mission helps start it. Letters of supportNeed a grant letter from the Mission, or want to write one for us. Grant Partnership BoardFind partners for your own grant, or offer to help another group's.

For businesses

A restaurant or caterer

A Friday lunch your team cooks

What you could do
Cook and serve a Friday lunch at the Mission once or more a year Give surplus prepared food we can serve the same day
What we do for you
Kitchen space, our cook's help, and thanks in our partner email and on this site (if you'd like)
What both gain
Your team serves together; neighbors eat well
Become partners
An employer

Second-chance hiring

What you could do
Interview people we refer for open jobs Tell us what makes a good hire for you
What we do for you
Refer people who are ready to work, with interview clothes and a ride Stay in touch during the first months
What both gain
Reliable workers; you may qualify for the federal Work Opportunity Tax Credit
Helps fill a gap: Help on the day people leave jail
Become partners
A landlord or property manager

Homes for people leaving shelter

What you could do
Rent a unit to people leaving shelter, using the usual lease
What we do for you
A support person you can call, and help with move-in basics
What both gain
Steady tenants with someone in their corner
Helps fill a gap: Low-rent rooms and apartments
Become partners
A barber shop or salon

Monthly haircut day

What you could do
Give free haircuts at the Mission one morning a month
What we do for you
Set up the space, sign people up, and thank you publicly (if you'd like)
What both gain
Neighbors look and feel ready for interviews
Helps fill a gap: Lockers, haircuts and more shower days
Become partners
A laundromat

Laundry voucher days

What you could do
Accept Mission laundry vouchers on a quiet weekday, or offer a free laundry day
What we do for you
Buy or raise the vouchers and send people on your slow days
What both gain
Clean clothes for neighbors; steady weekday business
Helps fill a gap: Lockers, haircuts and more shower days
Become partners
A dentist or eye doctor

One free appointment a month

What you could do
See one or two people a month for free or at a reduced fee
What we do for you
Choose who needs it most, confirm the appointment and arrange the ride
What both gain
Pain relieved and sight restored for neighbors who could not pay
Helps fill a gap: Dental care and glasses
Become partners
A motel

Emergency nights in bad weather

What you could do
Hold a few rooms at a reduced rate on the coldest nights or for families
What we do for you
Screen and pay for the rooms, and check on guests
What both gain
No one freezes; you fill empty rooms
Helps fill a gap: Warming centers that last, and cool places on hot days
Become partners
A bank or credit union

Second-chance accounts and money classes

What you could do
Offer accounts people can open with limited ID or past problems Teach a short money class at the Mission
What we do for you
Bring people ready to open accounts Host the class and help with papers
What both gain
People stop paying check-cashing fees; new customers for you
Become partners
A pharmacy

Naloxone and flu shots on Resource Days

What you could do
Give naloxone and flu shots at a Friday Resource Day
What we do for you
Set up a table, spread the word and keep a sign-up list
What both gain
Lives saved and people protected
Become partners
A mechanic or auto shop

Keep people's cars running

What you could do
Do one low-cost repair a month for someone living in their car or driving to work
What we do for you
Choose who needs it most and help pay for parts
What both gain
People keep their jobs and their shelter
Become partners
A phone store

Phones and chargers

What you could do
Help people sign up for low-cost phone service (Lifeline) Donate chargers and older phones
What we do for you
Bring people with their papers ready
What both gain
People can be reached for jobs and appointments
Become partners
A hardware store or contractor

Help keep the Mission running

What you could do
Donate supplies or a few hours of repairs at the Mission
What we do for you
Thank you publicly (if you'd like) and give a receipt for supplies
What both gain
A safe, working building for our neighbors
Become partners
A radio station, newspaper or printer

Spread the word

What you could do
Run public service announcements for Resource Days and drives Print flyers at cost
What we do for you
Send ready-to-use messages and stories
What both gain
Neighbors learn where to get help and how to give it
Become partners
A grocery store, coffee shop or fast-food restaurant

Gift cards for rewards

What you could do
Donate small gift cards each month
What we do for you
Use them to reward progress (a job kept, a month sober) and thank you publicly if you'd like
What both gain
Encouragement that really works; customers in your door
Become partners
A plumber, electrician or handyman

Fix-it and maintenance days

What you could do
Donate a few hours a quarter to repairs at the Mission
What we do for you
Thank you publicly (if you'd like) and give a receipt for any supplies
What both gain
A safe building for neighbors and a chance for your team to serve
Become partners
An accountant or tax preparer

Bookkeeping and tax help

What you could do
Prepare simple returns for low-income neighbors Advise a small nonprofit a few hours a year
What we do for you
Gather papers, schedule appointments and provide the space
What both gain
Families get refunds and credits they earned
Become partners
A law office

Free legal hours

What you could do
Give a few free consultations a month (fines, wills, landlord problems)
What we do for you
Screen and schedule people and provide a private room
What both gain
Small legal problems solved before they grow
Helps fill a gap: A walk-in public defender office
Become partners
A taxi, rideshare or shuttle company

A ride when it matters

What you could do
Give discounted rides for medical, court and job appointments
What we do for you
Pay for or pre-arrange the rides and confirm the appointment
What both gain
Missed appointments drop; steady business for you
Helps fill a gap: Rides to the doctor, on weekends and from rural areas
Become partners
A gym or fitness center

Showers and laundry at your gym

What you could do
Let a few people use showers on set mornings
What we do for you
Screen and schedule who comes, and provide towels and supplies
What both gain
Clean, ready-for-work neighbors
Helps fill a gap: Lockers, haircuts and more shower days
Become partners
A veterinarian or pet store

Pet care for people without homes

What you could do
Give vaccines or low-cost care once a quarter Donate pet food and leashes
What we do for you
Organize the clinic day and keep the pet food shelf stocked
What both gain
Healthy pets and owners who accept help
Helps fill a gap: Shelter that keeps couples, pets and families together
Become partners
Any local business

Sponsor a meal

What you could do
Sponsor the cost of a day's meals, or a month of Friday lunches
What we do for you
Thank you on this site and in our partner email (if you'd like) and send a receipt
What both gain
Neighbors fed; your name connected to a good work
Become partners
A larger employer

Payroll giving and volunteer days

What you could do
Offer payroll giving to the Mission and a paid volunteer day
What we do for you
Plan the volunteer day and report what your team made possible
What both gain
A stronger team and a stronger town
Become partners
A barber shop or salon

Haircut vouchers for interviews

What you could do
Accept Mission vouchers for a free haircut before a job interview
What we do for you
Give out vouchers only for real interviews and thank you publicly (if you'd like)
What both gain
A fresh start that shows
Helps fill a gap: Lockers, haircuts and more shower days
Become partners
A storage facility

Storage for belongings

What you could do
Donate a few small units or lockers
What we do for you
Assign them, keep a log and check in with each person
What both gain
People keep their papers and belongings safe
Helps fill a gap: Lockers, haircuts and more shower days
Become partners
A print shop or office store

Printing and copies

What you could do
Print flyers, forms and Resource Day signs at cost
What we do for you
Send ready-to-print files and thank you on our materials
What both gain
Neighbors find help faster
Become partners
A small business owner

Business mentors

What you could do
Mentor someone who wants to start a small business or learn a trade
What we do for you
Match you with someone ready and check in monthly
What both gain
A new business or a skilled worker for our town
Become partners
A photographer

Photography for job seekers

What you could do
Take free headshots on a Resource Day
What we do for you
Set up the room, sign people up and share the photos with them
What both gain
Better job applications and profiles
Become partners
A bike shop

Bike repair and donated bikes

What you could do
Fix donated bikes and teach a basic repair class
What we do for you
Collect bikes and give them to people who need a ride to work
What both gain
Reliable transportation for work
Become partners
A utility company

Utility payment help

What you could do
Explain payment plans and assistance programs at a Resource Day Call us before a shut-off for someone at risk
What we do for you
Help customers apply and keep their payments up
What both gain
Fewer shut-offs; more customers paying
Become partners
A restaurant, brewery or event venue

Event space for fundraisers

What you could do
Host a giving night or donate a share of one evening's sales
What we do for you
Bring guests, promote the event and thank you publicly
What both gain
A full house for you; meals funded for neighbors
Become partners
A grocery store or retailer

Round up at the register

What you could do
Invite customers to round up their purchase for the Mission for one month a year
What we do for you
Give you signs and counter cards, and thank you on our website and social media
What both gain
Customers see you giving back; neighbors get meals
Become partners
A coffee shop, cafe or restaurant

Pay-it-forward meals

What you could do
Let customers buy a meal or coffee for someone in need Honor the meal tickets we hand out
What we do for you
Hand out the tickets to people who need them and keep count with you
What both gain
Repeat customers who feel good about you; a hot meal for a neighbor
Become partners
A bank, notary or law office

Free notary days

What you could do
Notarize forms for free at the Mission once a month
What we do for you
Sign people up ahead of time and make sure they bring ID and the right papers
What both gain
People get IDs, benefits and housing papers done
Become partners
A doctor or nurse practitioner's office

A doctor's free visit each month

What you could do
See one or two patients a month for free or at a low cost
What we do for you
Choose the people who need it most, set the appointment, and get them there on time
What both gain
Urgent problems caught early; a clear way for your practice to give
Helps fill a gap: Foot and wound care
Become partners
A computer, IT or phone repair business

Computer and phone help

What you could do
Hold a computer and phone help hour at the Mission Teach email, online job applications and avoiding scams
What we do for you
Provide the space and computers, and sign people up
What both gain
People can apply for jobs and benefits online; fewer people scammed
Become partners
A farm, ranch or landscaping business

Paid day work

What you could do
Hire people from the Mission for paid day work at harvest or busy times
What we do for you
Send people who are ready to work, and help them with rides, boots and gloves
What both gain
Workers when you need them; a paycheck and a reference for people starting over
Become partners
A cleaning, janitorial or food service company

Train and hire

What you could do
Train a few people a year and hire the ones who do well
What we do for you
Help them get ready: ID, work clothes, a ride, and support on the hard days
What both gain
Workers who stay; people who get a real start
Become partners
A sewing, alterations or shoe repair shop

Clothing repairs

What you could do
Fix zippers, hems and shoes for people we refer, once a month
What we do for you
Gather the items, return them to people, and thank you publicly
What both gain
Good clothes kept in use; people ready for interviews
Become partners
A movie theater, bowling alley, museum or pool

Free family outings

What you could do
Give free passes a few times a year for families staying with us or getting help
What we do for you
Hand out the passes to families and help with a ride
What both gain
Kids get a normal day out; families come to know you
Become partners
A car dealership or auto business

A vehicle or van for rides

What you could do
Donate or lend a used van, or sponsor gas and repairs for rides
What we do for you
Use it for rides to appointments, jobs and treatment, with your name on it if you like
What both gain
People get where they need to go; your name on the road all over town
Helps fill a gap: Rides to the doctor, on weekends and from rural areas
Become partners
A landlord or homeowner with a spare room or casita

Rent a room to someone starting over

What you could do
Rent a room, casita or small unit at a fair rent to someone leaving shelter
What we do for you
Refer tenants we know, help with the deposit Stay in touch so small problems get solved early
What both gain
Steady rent and a tenant with someone backing them; a person leaves the shelter for good
Helps fill a gap: Low-rent rooms and apartments
Become partners

For churches and civic groups

A church or civic hall

Open your hall on dangerous weather days

What you could do
Open your hall as a warming or cooling center on the worst days
What we do for you
Bring cots, blankets and trained volunteers, and handle sign-in
What both gain
Neighbors survive the weather; your congregation serves
Helps fill a gap: Warming centers that last, and cool places on hot days
Become partners
A church, club or youth group

Cook and serve a Friday lunch

What you could do
Bring up to 12 people to cook and serve a Friday lunch
What we do for you
Our cook leads the kitchen; we supply the space and help plan the menu
What both gain
A meaningful day of service for your group
Become partners
A civic club or service club

Drives that fill real needs

What you could do
Run a drive for what we're short on (hygiene kits, socks, winter coats) Sponsor a voucher fund (bus tickets, laundry, glasses)
What we do for you
Tell you what's needed most and report where it went
What both gain
Your club sees its impact
Helps fill a gap: Diapers, and hygiene supplies that don't run out
Become partners
A church with a kitchen

A Sunday meal

What you could do
Serve a simple Sunday meal open to everyone
What we do for you
Spread the word to our guests and lend supplies
What both gain
No one goes hungry on Sundays
Helps fill a gap: Food on weekends
Become partners
A church or volunteer group

Check-in calls for seniors

What you could do
Call or visit older neighbors who live alone each week
What we do for you
Give you a list of seniors who asked for calls and train callers
What both gain
Older neighbors are not forgotten
Helps fill a gap: Senior meal delivery and senior help
Become partners
A church, club or school

Adopt a month

What you could do
Take one month a year to stock a need (socks in December, water in June)
What we do for you
Tell you what's needed and report where it went
What both gain
A steady supply all year
Helps fill a gap: Diapers, and hygiene supplies that don't run out
Become partners
A church or men's/women's group

Mentors for people starting over

What you could do
Pair a trained volunteer with someone leaving shelter or jail for six months
What we do for you
Match, train and support the mentors
What both gain
People keep housing and jobs with a friend beside them
Helps fill a gap: Help on the day people leave jail
Become partners
A church, club or youth group

Move-in kits

What you could do
Put together move-in kits (dishes, sheets, cleaning supplies)
What we do for you
Give the kits to people moving into housing and share thank-you notes
What both gain
A first home that feels like home
Helps fill a gap: Money for deposits, back rent and move-in
Become partners
A church with a van

Rides on Sundays and holidays

What you could do
Give rides to meals, church or family on days the buses don't run
What we do for you
Share who needs a ride and where
What both gain
No one is stranded on the hardest days
Helps fill a gap: Food on weekends
Become partners
A church or prayer group

Prayer partners (always optional)

What you could do
Pray for the Mission's guests and staff, and come to listen when invited Never a condition for any help
What we do for you
Share needs (without names) and invite you to serve
What both gain
A community that cares for one another
Become partners
A church, club or school class

Birthday and holiday bags

What you could do
Make birthday and holiday bags for guests and their children
What we do for you
Hand them out and share thank-you notes
What both gain
Neighbors feel remembered
Become partners
A civic club or church

Skills classes

What you could do
Teach a short class: budgeting, cooking, resumes or computer basics
What we do for you
Gather students and provide the room
What both gain
Practical skills that help people move forward
Become partners
A youth group or service club

Lunch hosts at Resource Days

What you could do
Serve lunch or hand out water at a Friday Resource Day
What we do for you
Plan the day with you and supply the food
What both gain
Young people serve; guests and partners are fed
Become partners
A Lions Club or civic club

Eye checks and reading glasses

What you could do
Hold vision screenings at the Mission and help people get glasses
What we do for you
Sign people up, set up the space, and help them get to follow-up eye exams
What both gain
People can read, work and drive safely
Helps fill a gap: Dental care and glasses
Become partners
A civic club, church or service club

Adopt a gap

What you could do
Pick one gap from our "Where we need more help" page and lead the effort to fill it for a year
What we do for you
Share what we know, introduce you to the right people, and report your progress on the gaps page
What both gain
A real change you can point to; a clear project for your members
Become partners
A church or organization with a parking lot

Safe parking at night

What you could do
Let a few people living in their cars park safely overnight, with simple rules
What we do for you
Screen who parks, check in with them, and give them meals, showers and help finding housing
What both gain
People sleep safely; fewer cars parked on neighborhood streets
Helps fill a gap: Shelter that keeps couples, pets and families together
Become partners
A church or club with showers

Showers at your building

What you could do
Open your showers for a few hours one day a week
What we do for you
Bring towels, soap and volunteers, and clean up after
What both gain
More people stay clean and healthy
Helps fill a gap: Lockers, haircuts and more shower days
Become partners
A quilting, knitting or crafts group

Warm hands: blankets, hats and socks

What you could do
Make quilts, hats, scarves and socks through the year
What we do for you
Give them out before the cold comes and tell you who they helped (no names)
What both gain
Warm neighbors; your group's work put to use
Helps fill a gap: Warming centers that last, and cool places on hot days
Become partners
A church or pastor

Memorials for neighbors without family

What you could do
Hold a simple memorial when someone we serve dies with no family nearby
What we do for you
Let you know, invite friends from the Mission, and help with the details
What both gain
No one is forgotten; friends get to say goodbye
Become partners
A women's group, church or club

Baby showers for new moms

What you could do
Hold a baby shower for moms we serve who are expecting
What we do for you
Invite the moms, share what they need, and provide the space
What both gain
Moms feel welcomed; babies come home to what they need
Become partners
A veterans post (VFW, American Legion, DAV)

A welcome home for veterans

What you could do
Meet veterans at the Mission and help them with VA benefits and friendship
What we do for you
Find veterans among the people we serve and introduce them to you
What both gain
Veterans get the benefits they earned and a place to belong
Become partners
A scout troop, 4-H club or youth group

Service and clean-up days

What you could do
Spend a Saturday painting, gardening or cleaning at the Mission
What we do for you
Plan the project, provide the supplies, and sign off on service hours
What both gain
Young people learn to serve; the Mission stays welcoming
Become partners
A church or organization with rooms

Family rooms for dads and kids

What you could do
Set aside a room or two where a father with children, or a two-parent family, can stay for a few months
What we do for you
Refer families, help with meals and case management Help them save for a place of their own
What both gain
Families stay together while they get back on their feet
Helps fill a gap: Year-round transitional housing
Become partners

Give goods: extra stock, out-of-date items, clothing

We put donated goods to work two ways: directly to people we serve, or sold in our thrift store, where every sale funds the soup kitchen, food pantry and outreach. You choose.

We gladly take: overstock and discontinued items, store returns and shelf pulls, unsold or end-of-season clothing and shoes, linens and towels, furniture and appliances in good shape, hygiene and cleaning supplies, and shelf-stable food, including food past its "best by" date.

We can't take: food past a "use by" date, any baby formula or baby food past its date, medicines, recalled items, used car seats, drop-side cribs, or refrigerated or frozen food that hasn't been kept cold. Donated food is never sold in the thrift store.

Drop off Monday-Friday, 9:00am-1:00pm at 111 S. Texas St., or ask us to pick up.

Receipts: we give you a written receipt describing what you gave; you decide its value. Items over $5,000 may need an appraisal (IRS Form 8283), and businesses giving food inventory may qualify for a larger deduction; ask your tax preparer. Time and services (like a haircut day) are a wonderful gift but are not tax-deductible. The federal Good Samaritan Food Donation Act protects people and businesses who donate food in good faith.

A grocery store or food distributor

Overstock and out-of-date shelf-stable food

What you could give
Give overstock, dented cans, seasonal items and shelf-stable food past its best-by date
What we do with it
Pick up, sort and hand it out quickly; give a receipt describing what you gave
What both gain
Less waste and disposal cost; protected by the Good Samaritan Food Donation Act
Give goods
A clothing or shoe store

Unsold and end-of-season clothing

What you could give
Give unsold, returned or end-of-season clothing and shoes
What we do with it
Give it to people who need it or sell it in our thrift store (your choice)
What both gain
Shelf space freed; neighbors dressed for work and weather
Give goods
A retail or dollar store

Excess and discontinued stock

What you could give
Give discontinued items, store returns and shelf pulls
What we do with it
Use what people need and sell the rest in our thrift store to fund meals
What both gain
Less waste; your goods keep working in the community
Give goods
A hotel or motel

Linens, towels and toiletries

What you could give
Give replaced linens and towels, unused toiletries, and furniture when you remodel
What we do with it
Use them for showers and people moving into housing, or sell them in the thrift store
What both gain
Less to throw away; neighbors set up homes
Helps fill a gap: Diapers, and hygiene supplies that don't run out
Give goods
A furniture or appliance store

Floor models and scratch-and-dent

What you could give
Give floor models and scratch-and-dent items
What we do with it
Furnish homes for people leaving shelter, or sell in our thrift store
What both gain
Space freed; first homes furnished
Helps fill a gap: Money for deposits, back rent and move-in
Give goods
A pharmacy or beauty supply store

Hygiene and personal care items

What you could give
Give hygiene and personal care items (no medicines)
What we do with it
Pack hygiene kits for people who need them
What both gain
Dignity for neighbors; less waste for you
Helps fill a gap: Diapers, and hygiene supplies that don't run out
Give goods
A restaurant or caterer

Surplus prepared food

What you could give
Give surplus prepared food kept safely hot or cold
What we do with it
Serve it the same day in our soup kitchen (never resold)
What both gain
Less food in the trash; more neighbors fed
Give goods
A hardware or home store

Tools, cleaning supplies and overstock

What you could give
Give tools, cleaning supplies and overstock
What we do with it
Use them at the Mission or for people moving into housing, or sell in the thrift store
What both gain
Useful goods back in use
Give goods
A moving company, estate sale or property manager

Items left behind

What you could give
Give usable furniture and household items left behind
What we do with it
Pick up when we can, then use or sell them in the thrift store
What both gain
Less hauling to the dump; thrift sales fund meals
Give goods
An outdoor or sporting goods store

Coats, blankets and sleeping bags

What you could give
Give returned or end-of-season coats, sleeping bags, tents and gloves
What we do with it
Hand them out before the coldest nights
What both gain
Lives protected in winter
Helps fill a gap: Warming centers that last, and cool places on hot days
Give goods
A shoe store or clinic

Shoes and socks

What you could give
Give new socks and unsold shoes
What we do with it
Fit them for people who walk all day
What both gain
Healthy feet; fewer wounds
Helps fill a gap: Foot and wound care
Give goods
An office supply store or business

Office and school supplies

What you could give
Give paper, pens, backpacks and used office furniture
What we do with it
Use them for job searches, school kids and our office
What both gain
Kids ready for school; adults ready for work
Give goods
A business replacing its devices

Used phones and laptops

What you could give
Give wiped phones, tablets and laptops
What we do with it
Set them up for job searches and staying in touch
What both gain
People reachable for jobs and appointments
Give goods
A farm, orchard or community garden

Fresh produce

What you could give
Give extra produce at harvest time
What we do with it
Serve it in our kitchen and pantry within days
What both gain
Fresh food instead of waste
Give goods
A bakery or grocery bakery

Bread and baked goods

What you could give
Give day-old bread and baked goods
What we do with it
Pick up on a set day and serve them the next morning
What both gain
Less waste; breakfast for neighbors
Give goods
A restaurant supply store or closing restaurant

Kitchen equipment

What you could give
Give pots, pans, utensils and equipment
What we do with it
Use them in our soup kitchen or for people setting up homes
What both gain
Useful equipment back in use
Give goods
A mattress or furniture store

Mattresses and bed frames

What you could give
Give new or like-new mattresses and frames from returns or floor models
What we do with it
Give them to people moving into housing (no used mattresses in the thrift store)
What both gain
A good night's sleep in a first home
Helps fill a gap: Money for deposits, back rent and move-in
Give goods
A baby store or pharmacy

Baby supplies

What you could give
Give diapers, wipes, unopened formula within its date and baby clothing
What we do with it
Give them to young families who need them
What both gain
Babies get what they need
Helps fill a gap: Diapers, and hygiene supplies that don't run out
Give goods
A bookstore or library

Books and games

What you could give
Give extra books, puzzles and games
What we do with it
Put them in our dining room and family areas, or sell them in the thrift store
What both gain
Something to read and do while waiting
Give goods
A lumber yard or contractor

Building materials

What you could give
Give leftover building materials and paint
What we do with it
Use them for Mission repairs or sell them to fund meals
What both gain
Less waste; a safer building
Helps fill a gap: Home repairs that keep people housed
Give goods
A beverage distributor or grocery store

Bottled water and drinks

What you could give
Give cases of water and drinks, especially in summer
What we do with it
Hand them out on hot days and to people living outside
What both gain
No one goes without water in the heat
Helps fill a gap: Warming centers that last, and cool places on hot days
Give goods
A school, gym, hotel or office

Lost-and-found coats and clothes

What you could give
Give us unclaimed coats, hats and clothing at the end of each season
What we do with it
Wash them and give them to people who need them, or sell them in our thrift store
What both gain
Clutter gone; neighbors kept warm
Give goods
A workwear, uniform or boot store

Work boots and work clothes

What you could give
Give boots, work pants, gloves and safety vests that didn't sell
What we do with it
Give them to people starting jobs
What both gain
People show up to work ready; you clear old stock
Give goods
A pharmacy, grocery or dollar store

Period products and diapers

What you could give
Give pads, tampons and diapers, including damaged boxes
What we do with it
Give them out privately to women and families who ask
What both gain
Dignity for women and girls; fewer missed days of school and work
Helps fill a gap: Diapers, and hygiene supplies that don't run out
Give goods
A pharmacy, dollar store or eye doctor

Reading glasses

What you could give
Give reading glasses that didn't sell, or donated used glasses
What we do with it
Help people find the right strength so they can read forms and job applications
What both gain
People can read again; you clear old stock
Helps fill a gap: Dental care and glasses
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A pet store, feed store or veterinarian

Pet food and supplies

What you could give
Give pet food, leashes and supplies, including torn bags and older stock
What we do with it
Give them to neighbors with pets so they can stay together
What both gain
Pets stay with their people; fewer animals surrendered
Helps fill a gap: Shelter that keeps couples, pets and families together
Give goods
Something else to give? Tell us about it. Giving regularly? Check "give regularly" on the form and we'll set up a simple standing donation agreement.