These items are an immediate need for the shelter. All critical need items can be dropped off at our shelter, 1805 Dalton Avenue. (List refreshed regularly)
- To-go meal packaging
- 3-compartment Styrofoam or plastic hinged carryout containers
- Plastic forks and spoons
- Napkins
- Any sized hospital/nurse scrub sets (for men at intake while we wash their clothing)
- Twin or full-sized air mattresses
- Sanitizing surface wipes
- Air sanitizer sprays (e.g., Febreze)
- 8 ½ x 11” copy paper
- Large size, non-powdered serving gloves (aka medical exam nitrile gloves)
- Real or disposable 6-inch plates
- Oven cleaner spray
- Individual sized boxed cereals (variety preferred, no fiber please)
Food donations can be dropped off at our shelter, 1805 Dalton Avenue.
- Fresh meat, dairy, and produce – especially beef, chicken, oranges, apples, eggs, potatoes, carrots, etc. (Please note that fresh items are needed and very much appreciated, but we cannot accept expired or close to spoiling items.)
- Canned goods like vegetables, canned chicken, tuna, salmon, fruit, soup, etc.
- Dry food such as pasta, rice, beans, oatmeal, grits, cream of wheat, crackers, macaroni & cheese
- Peanut butter
- Powdered milk
- Condiments (mustard, ketchup, mayo, salad dressing, etc.)
Men’s & women’s toiletries can be dropped off at our shelter, 1805 Dalton Avenue. Both full size and travel size versions of these items are needed.
Items can be dropped off at our shelter, 1805 Dalton Avenue.
- Paper products: paper towels, napkins, toilet paper, tissues
- Garbage bags
- Disposable gloves
- Towels and washcloths
- Twin and XL twin sheets
New clothing can be dropped off at our shelter, 1805 Dalton Avenue. The specific clothing items below are most needed. *At this time we are not able to take clothing donations
- New men’s underwear (large sizes and up)
- New women’s underwear
- New men’s socks (white, athletic)
- New women’s socks
- New men’s undershirts
- Sept-Feb: New and gently used coats (mostly need men’s large and extra large)
- Sept-Feb: Winter items (hats, gloves, scarves)
Please deliver to the third floor of 1211 York Street (the 3-story administrative building next to our shelter).
- Paper for painting, drawing, and creative play
- Paint, acrylic and watercolor
- Washable Markers, Crayons, and Colored Pencils
- Play-Doh
- Glue and Glue sticks
- Spanish Books
- Sensory Bin Items
- Magnetic Stackables
- Puppets
- Baby dolls and dollhouse people representing people of color
- Snacks To Share
- Cleaning Materials
- Hand Sanitizer
Books Wish List-
- Any book by Mo Willems
- Any book by Floyd Cooper
- Any book by Jan Brett
- Any book by Sandra Boyton
- The Snowy Day- Ezra Jack Keats
- Where the Wild Things Are- Maurice Sendak
- I’ll Love You Forever – Robert Munsch
- The Very Hungry Caterpillar- Eric Carle
- Let’s make a joyful Noise- Karma Wilson
- He’s Got the Whole World In His Hands- Kadir Nelson
- An Extraordinary Teacher: A Bible Story About Priscilla- Rachel Spier Weaver
- A Brave Big Sister: A Bible Story About Miriam -: Rachel Spier Weaver
- A Fearless Leader: A Bible Story about Deborah- Rachel Spier Weaver
- Shark Bite – Little Bee Books
- Is Your Mama a Llama
- Llama Llama Red Pajama
- Click, Clack, Moo, Cows that Type- Doreen Cronin
- Press Here – Herve Tullet
- Animalia- Graeme Base
If you’d like to donate to our JobsPlus Program, please contact Jennifer Ward at jward@citygospelmission.org or 513-614-1401. Deliver to the first floor of 1211 York Street (the building next to our shelter).
- Men’s and women’s business attire (new and gently used suits, dresses, dress shoes, belts, etc.)
- Life Recovery Bibles (150) for graduates
- Monthly Bus Passes
- Steel Toe Boots (all sizes)
Please deliver to the third floor of 1211 York Street (the administrative building next to our shelter).
- Backpacks
- New books that are appropriate for children ages 5-12
- Canvas goody bags (measuring approximately 28″x13″ and have 12″ handles)
- Pencils & small pencil sharpeners
- Erasers
- Writing paper and notebooks
- Folders
- Small whiteboards, dry erase markers and erasers
- Flash cards for division, multiplication, addition and subtraction
- Index cards
- Children’s dictionaries
- Kleenex
- Hand sanitizer
- Glue sticks
- Safety scissors
- Crayons
Please deliver to the third floor of 1211 York Street (the administrative building next to our shelter).
- Computers in good working condition
- Monitors, keyboards and computer speakers
If you’d like to donate to our silent auction to raise money for City Gospel Mission, please contact Jessica Hamm at jhamm@citygospelmission.org or 513-345-1036. Deliver to the third floor of 1211 York Street (the administrative building next to our shelter).
- Sports memorabilia
- Jewelry
- Art
- Vacation packages
- Restaurant and retail gift cards
- Tickets and memberships for local attractions and shows
- Themed gift baskets
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