Every donation that comes through our doors makes a real difference for a neighbor in need—and we’re grateful for yours, whatever size or shape it takes. Our most-needed items shift with the seasons, so bookmark this page to stay current on what we need most.
Short on time? Shop our Amazon wishlist and we’ll take it from there; items ship directly to our warehouse with no trip required.
Please note: we’re unable to accept perishable, refrigerated, or frozen items. When in doubt, shelf-stable is always a safe bet.
Download most-needed items list as a shareable and printable PDF.
- Hearty soups (high protein, low sodium)
- Canned proteins (pork, chicken, beans)
- Shelf-stable tortillas
- Refried beans
- Diced tomatoes
- Baking essentials (flour, corn masa, sugar, & spices)
- Cooking oil
- Toilet paper
- Paper towels
- Baby wipes
- Cleaning items:
- laundry detergent
- dish soap
- Personal care items:
- shampoo
- toothpaste & toothbrush
- hand soap
- menstrual products
- adult diapers
- Whole grain rice (1-2 pound bags)
- Whole grain pasta
- Hearty soups (high protein, low sodium)
- Whole grain cereal (like Shredded Wheat, Kashi, bran cereals, Chex, etc.)
- Canned proteins (pork, chicken, beans)
- Canned fruit and vegetables
- Toilet paper
- Paper towels
- Diapers (all sizes), formula, and baby wipes
- Cooking oil
- Coffee
- Baking essentials (flour, sugar, spices, baking soda/powder)
- Laundry detergent
- Dish soap
- Personal care items (shampoo, toothpaste, hand soap, shaving cream, toiletries, etc.)
- Gluten-free products (whole grains like brown rice, wild rice, quinoa, cornmeal; nut flours and butters; rice crackers, GF snacks, etc. Check for gluten-free product label.)
- Birthday candles, cake frosting, birthday-themed napkins/plates, cake mix, small birthday party favors like chalk, bubbles, or bags of balloons
- Dog and cat food (5lbs. bags or less, particularly wet food, treats, litter, etc.)
- Paper bags and reusable, cloth totes (We’ll always take your extra paper grocery bags. We are not accepting plastic bags or totes donations).
- perishable, refrigerated, or frozen items. We can only accept frozen and refrigerated products from organizations in the food industry and items must be individually labeled with ingredients & source/origin information. For questions on this policy, please email info@veap.org
- bulk-sized food product, including pet food, as we cannot repackage them
- clothing
- medicine
- medical equipment
- phone cards or phone minute cards
- winter gear
- furniture
- toys
- utensils
- household cleaners or food that are NOT labeled and/or open
Please visit our resource page for a list of other community partners that may take these items.
No appointment needed to drop off your donation— just pull around to the back of our building and look for Door 4 beneath the outdoor overhang. We’ll take it from there. Donation receipts with total pounds donated are available upon request.
Have a question about a specific item or need a little guidance before you come? We’re happy to help — reach out to us anytime at donations@veap.org.