Important Donation Drop-Off Information: Effective August 1, 2026, all in-kind donations must be made by appointment only. We are incredibly grateful for our community’s generosity and support of YouthCare’s young people. Because our needs and storage space are limited, we are not always able to accept every item offered. Scheduling an appointment allows us to confirm that we currently need the items you are donating and have space to receive them. Thank you for helping us make the greatest impact with your generosity!
Fall Giving!
Support young people experiencing homelessness this season by providing essential items through our Amazon Wish List or gift cards that allow youth to choose what they need most.
Donations of new, unused essential items and gift cards help provide young people experiencing homelessness with the resources they need while empowering them to make choices that best meet their individual needs. To view our current list of needed items, please see our Amazon wish lists below. If you would like to make an in-person donation, drop-offs are by appointment only. Please reach out to donations@youthcare.org to get more details on how to schedule a drop-off with us or coordinate a drive!
Supporting young people also means empowering them to make choices that best meet their individual needs. Gift cards are a meaningful way to provide that flexibility, allowing youth to purchase essential items that are most important to them.
Help support young people by providing needed items from our Amazon Wish List:
YouthCare’s Current Needs
Don’t want to shop on Amazon? No worries! Listed below are items that are needed year-round and help provide young people with everyday essentials, comfort, and support. These items can be purchased from any retailer or store — wherever is most convenient for you. Every donation makes a difference!
- New athletic or wool socks
- New men and women’s underwear
- New bras and sports bras
- Towels and washcloths
- Twin size bedding
- Tampons
- Full size toiletries
- Shower shoes
- New jackets and hoodies
- Work boots
- Pajamas
- Backpacks and tote bags
- Reusable water bottles
- Individual wrapped snacks
- Journals
- Kitchenware
- Headphones
- Visa gift cards
- Skincare
- Seasonal crafts
- Tickets to local experiences
- Hair accessories
- Disposable razors
- Cleaning supplies
Before you donate – here is what we are currently stocked up on!
- Toothbrushes
- Pads
- School supplies
- Travel size toiletries
- Chapstick
- Facial tissues
- Sunscreen
- Hand warmers
- Used clothing
- Hair combs
Looking for an alternative to physical gifts?
Support YouthCare through TisBest Charity Gift Cards! When you select YouthCare as your charity of choice, your gift is transformed into a donation that helps provide essential resources and support to young people in our programs. Visit www.tisbest.org today!
Provide a Meal
Make a difference through the power of a meal! Sign up to prepare and provide nutritious food for young people in our programs. Your support helps create moments of comfort, connection, and stability through meals youth can rely on.
Host a Donation Drive
Hosting a donation drive is one of the most impactful ways to support the young people at YouthCare. By mobilizing your neighbors, colleagues, friends, or faith community, you can help provide essential items that offer immediate support to youth experiencing homelessness.
Interested in hosting a donation drive? Connect with our Donations Team at donations@youthcare.org for more information and to get started.
Shop Local
Want to support young people experiencing homelessness while also supporting local businesses? Explore the resources by visiting Intentionalist to discover local BIPOC-owned businesses and community-minded companies. You can also shop with businesses found HERE, that partner with YouthCare to make a positive impact for young people in our community!