In-Kind Donations

Supporting Service on the Streets

  • BLANKETS

    Staying Warm and Comfortable.

    We always need blankets. We use almost any type of blanket except for lap blankets or children’s blankets. New blankets are great. Clean and gently used blankets are also good. In the summer, we use a lot of fleece throws (50” x 60”). For winter, the heavier and bigger the better!

  • RAMEN NOODLE CUPS

    Makes You Feel Warm…

    “Soup” is a big part of outreach in the fall and winter. We carry thermoses of hot water that we poor into ramen noodle cups to serve someone who is living on the streets at night. We have lots of chicken at the moment but really need BEEF flavored ramen noodles in cups.

  • COFFEE

    That Warm Feeling…

    You might think coffee wouldn’t be popular at night, but people do take coffee from our street outreach team and it helps them feel warm and comfortable. We can use ground coffee. Any brand is fine, with Folgers being the most popular. We use it for office visitors and during street outreach.

  • SUPER WARMERS

    Super Warmers as an essential part of our winter outreach. There are always still some people living outside for various reasons, even when the temperatures dip below zero degrees. Super Warmers can be a life savers. When it is -4 degrees, how many Super Warmers should we give to someone when we meet them at night? (We give a lot - use a lot - help people stay warm.)

  • WATER

    Water is life.

    We can always use water in 16 oz bottles. Water is greatly appreciated by the people we meet on the streets - all year ‘round.

  • BRING IT ON IN!

    No need to call…

    If you have an in-kind donation, just bring it to the office Mon. - Fri., 8 am to 2 p.m. We’re at 6th and Villa. (No need to call ahead). If those times don’t work for you, give us a call and we’ll make other arrangements

Clothing and Household Items

HOPES not take donations of clothing or household items, but we have some great partners who do:

The Hospitality Center has a clothes closet that offers free clothing to people who need it.

Feather-a-Nest is a project of SAFE Haven of Racine. Feather-a-Nest provides furniture and household items through Racine’s housing programs for people experiencing homelessness, including HOPES’ Rapid Rehousing program.