Item Donations

The following list contains our top needs as well as seasonal needs. Items can also be purchased through our Amazon Wishlist for convenience or purchased online and delivered to one of our donation centers addressed to Development.

• Underwear (New)

• Towels

• Men’s Pants

SEASONAL ITEMS

We are currently gathering items for back-to-school. You can also purchase items from our Amazon Wishlist for convenience.

• Backpacks

• New clothing & shoes for school age kids

• Gift Cards for back-to-school clothing & supply shopping

• Notebooks

• Pens

• Mechanical Pencils

• Colored Pencils

Items must be new/unopened. Please avoid aerosols and items with high alcohol content (e.g., mouthwash, perfume, sanitizer).

• Shampoo (10-15 oz preferred)

• Conditioner (10-15 oz preferred)

• Body wash (10-15 oz preferred)

• Razors

• Deodorant

• Lip Balm

• Body Lotion (3+ oz preferred)

• Sunscreen (non-aerosol)

• Feminine Hygiene

• Toothpaste

• Toothbrushes

• Shaving Cream (non-aerosol)

• Lice treatment

• Hair Brushes

• Strollers

• Baby Wipes

• Diapers & Pull Ups (especially sizes 5 & 6)

• Diaper Cream

• Bottles & Sippy Cups (new)

• Pack & Plays

• Car Seats (new & in original packaging)

• Baby Shampoo

• Teething rings & pacifiers (new)

Casual clothing for all ages, sizes, and genders is appreciated.

New & gently used items are accepted (we appreciate items being freshly laundered and free of rips/holes, stains, missing/broken parts).

Clothing must be seasonal/weather appropriate as space is limited.

• T-Shirts

• Jeans

• Socks (new)

• Underwear (new)

• Belts

• Sneakers

• Shower Shoes (slides or flip flops)

• Pajamas

Winter Clothing

Items accepted September through March

• Coats

• Gloves

• Hats

• Snow Boots

• Sweatpants

• Sweaters

• Long Sleeve Shirts

Summer Clothing

Items accepted March through September

• Shorts

• Tank Tops

• Baseball Caps

• Sandals (Practical, good for walking)

• Sunglasses

Men’s Clothing

Preferred Location: Pamela Atkinson Resource Center (South Salt Lake)

Women’s Clothing

Preferred Locations: Connie Crosby Family Resource Center (Midvale) or Gail Miller Resource Center (SLC)

• Bras (Sports bras preferred)

• Maternity clothing

• Leggings

Children’s Clothing

Preferred Location: Connie Crosby Family Resource Center

Items must be clean and in working order.

• Pots & Pans

• Shower Curtains & Rings

• Small Kitchen Appliances (coffee makers, microwaves)

• Kitchen Towels

• Oven Mitts

• Cutting Boards

• Scrub Brushes (new)

• Sponges (new)

• Bath Mats & Towels

• Toilet Brush & Cleaner

• Toilet Plunger

• Broom & Dust Pan

• Alarm Clocks

• Mop & Bucket

• Hangers

• Laundry Baskets

• Garbage Cans

• Laundry Detergent

• Dryer Sheets

• Paper Towels

• Toilet Paper

• Dish Soap

• Hand Soap

• Can Openers

• Multipurpose Cleaning Solution (new/unopened, small/household size)

• Dishes

• Vacuum cleaners (Only at Palmer Court)

• Irons (Only at Palmer Court)

• TVs (Only at Palmer Court)

We appreciate items being freshly laundered and free of rips/holes and stains. We can accept towels that are ripped or stained at our Connie Crosby Family Resource Center in Midvale.

• Towels

• Wash Clothes

• Bed Sheets (twin size)

• Blankets (adult/twin size preferred; machine washable)

• Water bottles

• Backpacks, duffel bags

• Umbrellas

• Laundry soap (new/unopened)

• Ear plugs, headphones

• Reading glasses

• Phone chargers

• Bike locks

Non-perishable food items that are sealed and in their original packaging can be accepted at the Connie Crosby Family Resource Center in Midvale. Unexpired items are preferred, but we can accept most non-perishable goods up to one year past their sell by or expiration date. Call our front desk to check space availability for perishable items (801-569-1201)

• Fresh produce, including home grown raw produce

• Commercially prepared/packaged foods chilled at or below 40°F that have not been served or placed on a buffet

• USDA packaged meat, poultry, fish etc. frozen solid at or below 32°F.

• Commercially packaged dairy and deli products stored at or below 40°F up to expiration date.

• Frozen meals in original packaging

• Baked Goods: (Fresh and day-old bread, bagels, and other bakery items)

• Prepared foods that have been heated/reheated, served and/or put on a buffet table.

• Prepared foods that have not been properly chilled or frozen

• Foods that have been kept in the danger temperature zone (41°F – 135°F) for more than 2 hours.

• Unlabeled foods or foods

• Any food containing alcohol.

• Adult energy drinks or adult only dietary/herbal supplements

• Baby food past sell-by-date

• Prescription or over-the-counter medications, vitamins or supplements

• Baby Swings/Bouncers

• Car Seats that have been used or removed from original packaging

• Used Breast Pumps

• Toys

• Mattresses

• Large Appliances

• Furniture

• Pillows

• Weapons or items resembling weapons

• Soiled, broken, wet, or mildewed items

• Tires

• Batteries

• Chemicals