ITEMS WE ACCEPT

We are so thankful you’ve thought of donating items to HOPE 4 Youth. Many youth visit our Drop-In Center for essential items; including food, hygiene, clothing, household, and gift cards. These essential items help restore a sense of hope, self-worth, and dignity.

Since we serve on-the-go young people, gas cards, single-serving beverages, foods that travel well, and personal hygiene items are our top donation request items. We also stock a closet with clothing commonly needed by young people experiencing homelessness.

Food

Since we serve young people on the move, donations of snack-size and single-serving foods are most helpful:

Microwave Meals – Yakisoba/Chow Mein Packs, Compleats, Cup of Noodle, Mac & Cheese Cups, Chef Boyardee, Hamburger Helper Boxed Dinners
Meal Support: Hamburger Helper Boxed Dinners, Boxed Mac & Cheese, Boxed Noodles & Spaghetti Sauce, Potato Sides, Noodles Sides
Breakfast To-Go: Microwave Pancake Cups, Microwave Oatmeal Cups, Cereal Boxes and Cups, Pancake Boxes & Syrup
Protein: Individual Beef Jerky, Tuna Packets, Chicken Packets, Protein Bars, Peanut Butter To-Go
Snacks: Individual Snack Crackers (Goldfish, Cheez-Its, Cracker Sandwiches), Cookies, Granola Bars, Poptarts, Fruit Snacks
Fruit To-Go: Fruit Cups, Apple Sauce, and Pudding Cups
Drinks: Water, Gatorade, Propel. Juice, Juice Boxes, Water Flavor Sticks

We are unable to accept food items that are expired or opened packages.

Hygiene

We accept new and unopened hygiene products in full size

Shampoo
Conditioner
Deodorant
Body Wash
Lotion
Hair Brushes & Hair Ties
Toothpaste & Tooth Brushes
Shaving Cream and Razors
Unscented Feminine Care Products
Disposable Body Wipes
Travel Kleenex & Hand Sanitizer
Hand Warmers, Body Warmers, Feet Warmers

We are unable to accept hygiene products that are hotel size, opened, or expired.

Clothing

We appreciate getting the following clothing items in any size. When considering a clothing donation, ask yourself “Would a 16-24 year old youth wear this item?”. If you would give it to an adult teenager in your family or friend, then it’s likely a good fit for HOPE 4 Youth.

We currently accept NEW or GENTLY USED Fall/Winter Clothing:

White Crew Neck T-shirts
T-Shirts
Long Sleeve Shirts
Sweatshirts, Hoodies, and Zip-Ups
Women’s Sweaters & Cardigans
Yoga Pants & Leggings
Sweatpants
Like New Maternity Clothing
Jeans
Cold Weather Jackets, Snow Pants
Winter Gloves, Scarves, and Hats (NEW Condition ONLY. We are currently not accepting knit or crocheted items)
Bras, Ankle Socks, Women’s Underwear, Boxers, and Boxer Briefs (NEW ONLY)
Tennis Shoes & Winter Boots

We believe in treating the youth who visit our clothing closet with dignity and respect. We will not accept clothing that is stained or has rips, missing buttons, strong odors, or broken zippers.

Household

We accept NEW household items of the following:

Pillows
Tie Blankets
Towels, Hand Towels, and Washcloths
Backpacks and Duffel Bags
Umbrellas
Hand warmers, Feet warmers, Body warmers
Roadside Emergency Kits
Cleaning supplies like dish soap, sponges, Clorox wipes, toilet cleaner, all-purpose cleaner, laundry detergent pods, dishwasher detergent pods

We are unable to accept furniture of any kind.

Gift Cards

Target
Walmart
Grocery Stores
Visa Giftcards
Gas Giftcards