United Way’s impact partners need supplies all year long. Those struggling often lack everyday essentials that many of us take for granted. You can help by hosting a collection drive of essential items that can help make life easier for people who need a helping hand. Interested in hosting a community collection drive please submit form at the bottom of this page.
Boys and Girls Clubs of San Antonio
Thank you for your interest in donating to the Club. We accept school supplies, games, books, gift cards, gently used equipment, and more. Let us know what items you would like to donate and we will check with our Clubs to see if we have a need.
Accepted Items:
- Tickets to Concerts, Festivals, Movies and Sports Games
- Gift Cards
- Art and School Supplies
- Board and Arcade Games
- Books
- DVDs
- Computer/Video Games and Game Systems
- Sports Equipment
- Office Supplies and Furniture
- Swimming Pool Equipment
- Outdoor and Recreation Equipment
- Bikes
- Amazon Wish List
Boysville Wish List and In-Kind Donations
Help provide the little things that make the big difference to children in need by donating basic everyday items to Boysville. Children arrive at all hours of the day and night with literally the clothing on their back. We provide each child with new clothing, hygiene items, shoes, and toys that are theirs to keep. The items listed below are things that we rotate through quickly. *Please note that we do ask for new clothing and shoes for our children.
Boys’ Basic Needs*
- Axe,Tag, Old Spice Deodorant
- Body Wash
- Ankle Socks
- Boxers
- Combs / Brushes
- Skin Care Products
- “Hoodies” (sweatshirts with hoods)
- Undershirts / Muscle shirts / Tall Tees
- New Clothes (All Sizes)
- New Shoes (All Sizes)
- Pajama Pants (All Sizes)
- Nike or Adidas Slides
- Gift Cards from Walmart / Target / Popular Retail Stores
Infants and Toddler Basic Needs*
- Diapers
- Baby Wipes
- Baby Lotion
- New Bottles
- Teethers
- New Baby Clothes
- Baby Shampoo/Conditioner
- Sippy Cups
- Socks
- Burping Cloths
- Crib Bedding
Girls’ Basic Needs*
- Hair Accessories
- Socks / Leggings
- Hair Products (mousse, gel, shampoo, etc.)
- Ethnic Hair Products
- Scented Body Spray/Lotions
- Nail Polish
- Make-Up
- Deodorant
- Underwear
- Fashion Accessories (purses, jewelry, etc.)
- New Robes (All Sizes)
- New Pajamas (All Sizes)
- New Clothes/Shoes (All Sizes)
- Gift cards from Target / Wal-Mart / Popular Retail Stores
- Hair Dryers/Straighteners/Curling Irons
- Nike or Adidas Slides/Flip Flops
In-Kind Donations
Boysville relies on the generosity of the community to provide clothing, personal care items and household items to give our children a fresh outlook on life.
For information on hosting an in-kind donation drive, please contact Jesus Gonzalez, Community Engagement Manager at (210) 659-1901 or click here to email.
All in-kind donations of clothing or products should be new, with tags and/or in unopened packaging.
Children’s Bereavement Center
At Children’s Bereavement Center of South Texas, there are many materials and supplies we require to help children and their families journey through their own personal grief experience. We have curated an Amazon Wish List for in-kind donations based on current and future needs.
As a non-profit organization, Children’s Bereavement Center of South Texas could not fulfill our mission of hope and healing without support from the community. We are so happy to accept the items found on our wishlist. These items will go a long way toward helping grieving children and their families as they journey through grief together.
DONATE A TEDDY BEAR
We are always accepting new teddy bears that act as a transitional item for children when they start their journey at the Center. When you donate a teddy bear you remind the children we serve that they are not alone in their journey through grief.
Catholic Charities Archdiocese of San Antonio, Inc.
Donate a fan – Free box fans are provided to senior citizens in an effort to provide heat relief and prevent heat-related illness during the hot summer months.
How to donate a free fan: Project Cool
- You can give an online monetary donation by clicking on this donation linkto help us purchase box fans; or
- Fans may be dropped off at any of the following locations
- Catholic Charities, 202 W. French Place, 78212
- Guadalupe Community Center, 1801 W. Cesar E. Chavez Blvd., 78207
- Stephen’s CARE Center, 2127 S. Zarzamora, 78207
The Children’s Shelter
Your gifts of NEW or GENTLY used baby and children’s necessities can mean comfort to a child in crisis. For more information please contact, development@chshel.org
ChildSafe Wishlist
All Year
- Gift cards ($25 denomination for emergency assistance or for FEAT program from H-E-B, Walmart, Target, Payless Shoes)
- Diapers (Size 2-6)
- Baby wipes
- New underwear (both genders and all sizes)
- New stuffed animals
- Black-and-white Composition books (they are used for journals)
- Painting Canvases (for therapy)
- Clear glue (for therapy)
- Acrylic paint (for therapy)
- Post-It self-stick wall pad (for Adventure Therapy)
- AA and AAA batteries (for Adventure Therapy)
- REI gift cards (for Adventure Therapy)
Seasonal
- School supplies (July and August)
- Holiday stockings with a gift card of at least $10 and treats (November and December)
Christian Assistance Ministry
We humbly ask that all clothing be clean, in good repair, labeled and sorted when donated to CAM. We ask that any food donations be sealed, new, sorted and labeled.
Build Kits Clients for Homeless
For those interested in helping from the safety of your own home, listed here are kits you can put together for our homeless clients and drop off at either of our locations (Downtown/Northwest). Please pack items in small bags to be handed out with other kits or lunches. If you have any other questions, email Sarah Kory
Homeless Hygiene Kits
- Deodorant
- Comb/Brush
- Soap
- Shampoo
- Razor
- Toothpaste
- Toothbrush
*please pack with travel sized items
Homeless Food Kits
- Granola Bar
- Pop Top Food Item
- Beanie Weenies
- Stew
- Ravioli, etc.
- Apple Sauce cup
- Juice Box
- Cheez-its/Chips (individual size)
Clarity Child Guidance Center
Treating children’s mental health problems is a draining process, both emotionally and financially. Certain supplies are always in need for the patients and staff at Clarity Child Guidance Center.
When you are shopping, please consider grabbing a few extra items from the list below. These donations can make an incredible difference to a child who is struggling with their mental wellness!
Items may be dropped off at our administration building or mailed to the attention of Development.
Kids at clarity (sizes adult S to XXL)
- t-shirts
- basketball shorts
- sweatpants
- pajama sets
- sports bras (not too strappy, no underwire)
- underwear
- shampoo
- conditioner
- liquid body wash
- travel size deodorant
- travel size toothpaste
- toothbrushes
- stitch bound journals
- shower shoes
- flip flops
DePelchin Children’s Center
Donations allow DePelchin to better serve the children and families in our care by meeting some of their tangible needs. DePelchin is only able to accept donations of NEW items such as clothing, gift cards, household items, and toys. We also accept tickets to recreational activities including plays, sports events, music performances, museums, circus, or other events. We hope you will consider partnering with us in our efforts to serve our clients well!
General Donation Drives: We always need NEW toys, household items, diapers, and clothing to give to kids when they come through our programs. For a complete list of the items we need most, please refer to our Wish List
Amazon Wish List: We keep an updated wish list on amazon for some of our most needed items at this time. These items will ship directly to DePelchin.
Diaper Drive: During the month of February DePelchin is hosting our second-ever diaper drive! Please help us meet this essential need for our babies and young children by providing our families with clean, dry diapers. Click here to learn how to get involved.
Gift Card Drives: Gift cards help us provide our families with basic need support like groceries, diapers, and clothing. If you have any unused gift cards or would like to host a gift card drive to benefit DePelchin children, click here for more information.
School Supply Drive: We partner with our supporters to provide basic school supplies for our children in order to ensure that they are ready to learn on their first day of school. Drop off deadline will be released in the spring. Click here to learn more.
Holiday Project: This annual effort provides gifts and basic needs to the children and families utilizing DePelchin’s services. During the holiday season, you can help make this possible by fulfilling wish lists, hosting toy drives, donating needed items, making monetary contributions, and volunteering.
Baskets: There are a number of great holiday baskets and seasonal bags that can be put together and brought to DePelchin for our families. Please click here to see a list of ideas.
We ask that all donations are either delivered or mailed to DePelchin. For more details on our locations and deliveries, please contact Kelsey Pett at kpett@depelchin.org. (Please note: in Houston, all donations must be delivered or mailed to our Memorial Campus location).
Family Violence Prevention Services
WE APPRECIATE YOUR DONATIONS, HOWEVER AT THIS TIME WE CAN ONLY ACCEPT FOUR BAGS OF LISTED CLOTHING ITEMS PER DONOR.
- Baby Formula, Similac (Not Expired)
- Baby Wipes
- Diapers (Sizes 5, 6 and 7)
- Pull-Ups ( 2T, 3T, 4T and 5T)
- Socks (all sizes, for our babies, children, and mothers)
- Summer Wear Children’s Clothing (Sizes 4T to 14)
- Boys and Girls Shorts (Sizes 4T to 12)
- NEW Children’s Pajamas (Sizes 2T to 14)
- Sandals for Children and Women
- Teen Girl Shorts & Pants (Sizes 3/4)
- Teen/Men’s Pants (Sizes 28, 32, 34, 36)
- Ladies Underwear
- NEW Ladies Lightweight Hoodies/Jackets (Sizes Small to 3X)
- NEW Ladies Pajamas (Sizes Small to 3X)
- Body Sprays
- Bathroom Cleaning Solutions
- Towels (New or Gently Used)
- Gently/Lightly Used Twin Beds
- Gently Used Bed Sheets All Sizes Needed
HOUSEHOLD ITEMS
WE CAN ONLY ACCEPT GENTLY USED ITEMS (NO TEARS, NO HOLES, NO STAINS).
- Kitchen Goods: Pots, Pans, Dishes, Cups/Mugs, Silverware, Paper Plates and Cups, and Plastic Spoons/Forks.
- Mattresses
- Sofas
FOOD PANTRY
- 1/2 Gallons of Milk
- Canned Goods
- Kids Snacks
- Cereal
- Oatmeal Packs
- Capri Suns and Kool-Aid Bottles
Guardian House
An in-kind donation of any item that is listed below will help staff and volunteers at Guardian House to provide a child-focused environment for the nearly 1,300 children and families that come through our doors every year.
Child Playroom Needs
- DVDs (rated G and PG)
- Flat screen TVs, at least 23”
- Wii games (Rated EC, E or E10+)
- Board games
- Art supplies: markers, construction paper, coloring books, crayons, glue, scissors, etc.
- Art craft kits
- Puzzles
- Toys (all ages)
- Toddler standing toys
- Sports equipment
- Outdoor toys: dump trucks, wagon, etc.
- Riding toys/bikes
Client Incentives
- Bus tickets
- Gift cards
- Snacks
- Bottled water
Office Needs
- Copy paper
- Colored copy paper
- Locking filing cabinets
- Supply cabinet
- Organizational supplies
- Batteries (AA and AAA)
- Home Depot gift card
- Office Max gift card
If you are ordering items to be directly shipped to us, please send them to:
Guardian House
1818 San Pedro
San Antonio, Texas 78212
If you would like to, feel free to personally drop them off by stopping by the center (at address listed above). Please come through front doors and our staff at the front desk will assist you. Thank you for your generosity!
Haven for Hope
Below is a list of our most urgent needs:
- New or gently used walking shorts for men and women
- New packages of men’s boxers (all sizes)
- New packages of women’s bras and underwear (all sizes)
- New or gently used jeans for men and women
- New packages of men’s undershirts
- Sunscreen lotion
- Gift cards: $10 & $15 increments to HEB, Walmart, and Target
Amazon Wish Lists
Healy Murphy
The following is a “wish list” of items that are needed for the high school, GED and Child Development Center programs.
For your convenience, you can purchase these and other items online via our AmazonSmile.com wishlist.
Child Development Center:
- Diapers (sizes 2-6)
- Children’s underwear(Sizes to fit girls 2-3; boys 2-4)
- Children’s socks (Sizes to fit ages 2-5 years)
- Baby Bibs (all sizes)
- New Books for the take-home literacy program.
- Baby clothes (ages 12 – 18 months)
High School:
- Digital Cameras for Photography Class
- Photo Printers for Photography Class
- Various Art Supplies
- School supplies (pens, pencils, notebooks, markers)
- Lightweight jackets for both men and women (hoodies, fleece jackets, etc.)
Madonna Neighborhood Center
- Please help us keep our pantry filled by donating canned goods.
- Help sponsor a food drive.
- Donate hygiene packets for families and individuals in need of this.
- Children’s sweaters, shoes diapers, and baby food are high priority needs.
- Socks (must be new), and winter wear are always welcomed.
Presa Community Center
- Sports Equipment- balls, jump ropes, hula hoops
- Craft supplies
- School Supplies
- Books: Current Book Series; Interesting subjects- help our youth explore new lands, subjects, ideas, possibilities!
- Snack items in bulk (150+ each)
- Household supplies for emergency pantry
- Outdoor cyclone fans
- Inflatable bounce house & slides
- Awnings for Front of Building
- Career-ready Clothing
Respite Care of San Antonio
Immediate needs:
- New Socks – Boys & Girls: toddler small – youth large
- New Underwear – Boys & Girls: 5,6,7,8,9, 10-12, 12-14
- Undershirts (Camisoles) – Girls: 5,6,7,8,9, 10-12, 12-14, 16-18 & women’s small
- Training bras – Youth 34/36/38 (Women’s Small/md sports bras)
- T-Shirts – Boys: 5,6,7,8,9, 10-12, 12-14 | Girls: 5,6,7,8,9, 10-12, 12-14, 16-18 & women’s small
- Shorts – Boys: 5,6,7,8,9, 10-12, 12-14 | Girls: 5,6,7,8,9, 10-12, 12-14, 16-18 & women’s small
- Pants (particularly Jeans) – Boys: 5,6,7,8,9, 10-12, 12-14 | Girls: 5,6,7,8,9, 10-12, 12-14, 16-18 & women’s small
Always needed:
- New socks – Boys/girls Toddler- Youth Large
- New underwear – Boys/girls 2t-youth xl
- New Children’s clothing sizes 2T through youth XL
- New lightweight Pajamas – Boys/Girls 2t-youth xl
- Rolling duffel bags sizes 22″ and 33″ or small rolling suitcases (carry on size)
- White bath towels, hand towels and washcloths
- Drive Medical Quick ‘N Easy Comfort Mattress (available at Walmart)
- New infant car seats rear facing
- 5 Point front facing car seats
- Hair elastics, Hair bows, detangle spray, hair brushes
- Letter tracing and basic math books/educational workbooks
- Pine-Sol, Lysol spray, Clorox wipes, hand sanitizer
- New, unopened snack foods, such as Nature Valley granola bars, applesauce, puddings, Goldfish, Cheez-It crackers
We welcome and appreciate donations of items on our wish list. Please call or email prior to dropping off items.
You may mail items to:
Respite Care of San Antonio
PO 12633
San Antonio, TX 78212
For deliveries requiring a physical address, please mail to:
Respite Care of San Antonio
605 Belknap Place
San Antonio, TX 78212
To arrange a donation or volunteer activity, please contact us by phone or email: Call: (210) 737-1212 Email: info@respitecaresa.org
Rise Recovery
We have included links to specific products in need. If you have other items you would like to offer as a donation, please call 210-227-2634 or email and we will assess our program needs. We sincerely appreciate your support!
Ongoing Needs
- Board Games
- Art Supplies
- Via Bus Passes
- Gift Cards to Party City, Michael’s, H-E-B, Hobby Lobby, Target, Dollar Tree, Amazon, Texas Park Passes, Bowling, Movie Tickets, Putt Putt Golf
- Individual snack bags: chips, granola bars, popcorn, ramen noodle cups.
- Cases of Bottled Water
One-Time Needs
- Bluetooth Speakers
- Office Chairs
- Stackable Chairs
- New White Christmas Lights
- Vacuum
- Fishing Rods
- Fishing Tackle
- Meditation Books
- Journals
- Large Wood Cutting Board
- Small Cutting Board
- BBQ Utensils
- Carving Knives
- Microwave
- The Big Book Paperback
- Keurig Coffee Maker
- Soft serve ice cream machine
- Dolly Cart
Roy Maas Youth Alternatives
RMYA cares for 150 children and youth everyday from the Foster Care system who have suffered from severe abuse, violence, homelessness, hunger, trauma and some, trafficking, through no fault of their own. Items from our Amazon Charity Wish List are needed items will help our RMYA children and youth ages 5-24, and bring them comfort and joy.
We are always in need of in-kind donations such as clothes & underwear in youth & adult sizes, bedding, and hygiene supplies.
In-Kind donations can be dropped of at either of our campus locations:
- 3103 West Avenue, San Antonio, TX 78213
- 121 Old San Antonio Road, Boerne, TX 78006
SA Hope Center
*At this time we are not accepting any clothing donations, until further notice.*
- Welcome Home Housing Baskets: these baskets will benefit program participants who have recently been evicted, homeless, living in hotels and have now obtained permanent housing. Items such as the following can help make this transition a little bit easier for families and individuals.
- Dishes, Utensils, Coffee Pot, Coffee, Coffee mugs, Toaster, Set of pots and pans, Drinkware, Towels, Air mattress, Air Mattress Bedding, Cooking utensils, Can opener, Hampers, Cleaning supplies, Cutting board, Broom/Dustpan, Mop/Bucket, Detergent/Dish Liquid, Dish Rack, Shower Curtain, Bath Mat, Trash Can, Waste Basket, Hand soap, Toilet Paper, and Hangers
- Warm the Toes Sock Drive: benefits the homeless friends and neighbors that we serve: Adult Men and women sizes
- A Fresh Start Hygiene Drive: toothpaste, toothbrushes, floss, shampoo, conditioner, soap, deodorant, and woman’s hygiene items)
- Non-perishable foods (rice, beans, fruit cocktails, spam, soups, cereal, pasta, flour, sugar, and cooking oil)
- Bundle of Love Winter Coat Drive: Kids coat ages toddlers to 18 years old.
- School supplies drive: backpacks, binders, notebooks, pencils, paper, pens, markers, crayons, glue, rulers….etc.
- School Uniforms: white polos and khaki shorts, skirts, and pants.
- House good items: laundry detergent, soap bars, shampoo, conditioner, lotion, soap bars, bleach, fabuloso, toilet paper, napkins, paper towels, kleenex, band aids, cotton balls, q tips, floss, woman’s sanitary items….etc.
- Diapers: adult and infants
SAMMinistries Hosting a Donation Drive? Sign your organization up here.
All donations can be delivered to SAMMinistries’ Donation Station at 910 Oblate Drive. Click here to see current hours and contact information.
San Antonio Food Bank
St. PJ’S Children’s Home
Texas Diaper Bank
If you have diapers, wipes, or incontinence products that you wish to donate, please drop them off at our location during our business hours.
If shipping donations in multiple boxes, please contact Linda Lopez at: procurement@texasdiaperbank.org or by phone at 210-731-8118, extension 604.
Community Partners
Child Advocates San Antonio (CASA)
The start of the school year is right around the corner. We want our children to be prepared for their first day of school and in order to do so, we need your help. We need school supplies for children entering Pre-K through 12th grade. Our offices are open Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9am- 4pm for drop off.
Suggested Items Needed:
| Chromebooks | Hand Sanitizers | Spiral Notebooks- College & Wide Ruled |
|---|---|---|
| Backpacks | Tissue Boxes | Loose-leaf Paper |
| Highlighters | #2 Pencils | 3 Ring Binder |
| Crayons | Pens- Blue or Black Ink | Pencil Boxes or Bags |
| Colored Pencils | Rulers/ Protractors | Glue Bottles & Sticks |
| Erasers | Pocket Folders | Construction Paper |
Drop Off Locations:
- Peláez Law Firm| 816 Camaron St, Suite 2.20 |San Antonio, TX 78212
- Meritz | Reddy Law Firm | 310 W. Sunset | San Antonio, TX 78209
- Questions: Contact events@casa-satx.org | 210-225-7070
Seton Home
Seton Home welcomes mothers and their babies with varying needs at all times. Friends in the community can drop off donations at 1115 Mission Rd. San Antonio, TX 78210, Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm. Friends from afar can also support Seton Home through our Amazon wishlists.
Click on one of the links below to donate to various needs in our home! For more information, contact Seton Home at (210) 533-3504.
