Items Needed Now
Canine Influa Antigen Rapid Test Kit for
Saffyre Sanctuary, Inc.
9839 Sunland Blvd, Sunland-Tujunga, CA 91040
Clothing Drive for Youth Experiencing Homelessness
My Friend’s Place
5850 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90028
- You and those you live with must be symptom free for the past 7 days.
- Clothing must be laundered while wearing gloves and a mask and packaged in plastic bags (not cardboard or other boxes).
- Please label bags with the date the clothing was laundered and packaged and a description of the clothing (ex. jeans and t-shirts).
- If donating gently used shoes, please spray with Lysol or use disinfectant wipes.
- We are still not accepting used socks and underwear.
Drop off at any of the four locations listed below:
– Men and Women’s underwear (preferably new)
– Socks (preferably new)
– Men’s and women’s clothing
– Cans of Coffee and Creamer
– Snack Items
– Cold Cereal
Shelter and Drop Off Sites:
*Woodland Hills Rec Center:
5858 Shoup Ave
*North Hollywood Rec Center:
11430 Chandler Blvd
*Pacoima Shelter:
11076 Norris Street
- Disposable lunch bags
- Disposable multi-compartment to-go food containers
- Disposable utensils (forks, spoons, knives)
- Loaves of bread
- Napkins
- Plastic wrap
- Produce bags
- Ready to eat meals, including sandwiches
- Re-sealable storage bags
- Single serving beverages
- Antibacterial disinfecting wipes
- Disposable gloves
- EPA approved Antibacterial disinfecting cleaners
- Hand sanitizer
- Infrared no-touch thermometers
- Surgical masks
Donate Money, Food, and Supplies for
New Earth Organization
6001 Bristol Pkwy #200, Culver City, CA 90230
Donate Musical Instruments for
The Academy of Music for the Blind (AMB)
6548 Newlin Ave, Whittier, CA 90601
Until further notice, we are only accepting food and hygiene item donations. The greatest needs are as follows:
- Peanut butter
- Instant cups of soups and noodles
- Individually packaged fruits
- Tomato Sauce
- Spaghetti Sauce
- Disinfectant
- Toothbrushes and toothpaste
- Shampoo, conditioner, and bar soaps
- Size 5 and 6 diapers
- Boxed macaroni and cheese
- Bagged pasta noodles
Thank you for delivering to our loading dock at the back of the building at 670 W. 9th, San Pedro, between the hours of 9 to 5, M-F. Ring the buzzer when you arrive, and an employee will answer.
Thank you for disregarding what is below for now. We will let you know when this changes.
Please drop off these donations Monday-Sunday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. at the Samaritan House*:
1335 Pacific Ave., Long Beach, CA 90813
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At our Thrift Store:
702 W. Anaheim St, Long Beach, CA 90813
*As of March 1st 2020, Samaritan House will only be accepting donations of food and hygiene items. All other donated items currently listed on this page must be dropped off at our Thrift Store during the time listed above.
Most Prominent Needs:
- Fitted Sheets (Twin Size)
- Socks for Men, Women & Children
- Toiletries (Small Individual Sizes)
- Toothpaste
- Deodorant
- Shampoo
- Shaving Cream
- Shaving Razors
Lydia House Needs:
- Hair Conditioner (Not Shampoo)
- Large Toothpaste
- Women’s Razors
- Jackets, Warm Clothing
- Women’s Professional Clothing (Suits, ties, slacks, dress shirts, etc.)
- Children’s Underwear (All Ages, Boy/Girl)
- Baby Supplies (Diapers, Wipes)
- Security Screen Door
- Outdoor Patio Furniture
- Small Fans
- Assorted Gift Cards (Wal-Mart, Target, etc.)
Administrative Department Needs:
- Laptops or Computer Tablets in new or like new condition
- Desktop Computers with Windows 8 OS or Newer
- Office Supply Store Gift Cards (Staples, Office Depot, Office Max, etc.)
Kitchen Needs:
- Canned goods and non-perishable food items (*critically needed to stock our pantry due to Food Drive being postponed)
- Ham
- Eggs
- Potatoes
- Yams
- Vegetables
- Pancake Mix
- Syrup
Samaritan House Needs:
- Shampoo
- Deodorant
- Soap
- Toothpaste
- Toothbrushes
- Razors
- Men’s Boxers (All Sizes)
- Jackets, Large Size Men’s Clothing
- Professional Clothing (Suits, ties, slacks, dress shirts, etc.)
- Socks
- Ear Plugs
- Snore Strips
- Aspirin/Ibuprofen
- Bottled Water
- Pillowcases (Standard)
- Musical Instruments for the Chapel
- Assorted Gift Cards (Wal-Mart, Target, etc)
Maintenance Department Needs:
- Work Truck or Van
- Lightly used Power Tools
- Landscaping/Gardening Equipment
Exercise Bike For Home Gym for
Mar Vista Family Center
5075 s slauson ave culver city, CA 90230-5663
Family Fun & Care Kits Needed! for
Imagine LA
672 S La Fayette Park Pl Unit 28, Los Angeles, CA 90057
The Need: Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, unhoused and recently housed families are experiencing added stress and uncertainty as they navigate the demands of work, education, children, services, and more. Every day, families are asking for resources related to family fun and basic needs.
The Initiative: As part of Imagine LA’s response to COVID-19, we are leading a county-wide effort to ensure that each of the 6,000 families served by the Los Angeles Homeless Provider Alliance Family Service Providers Caucus, has the family fun and basic needs resources to thrive as a family during this time.
The Goal: To collect 6,000 Family Fun & Care Packages to distribute to unhoused and recently housed families.
You can help!
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Assemble a Family Fun & Care Package and coordinate with Imagine LA on drop-off at our office
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Purchase supplies from our Amazon Wish List to be delivered directly to Imagine LA
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Mobilize your community! Download & personalize our customizable flyer, share it with your network, collect the packages at your home or business, and coordinate with Imagine LA on drop-off at our office
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REMEMBER: STAY SAFE. USE GLOVES & MASKS.
Food Drive: Food Items needed for poor neighborhood (Van Nuys)
Central Lutheran Church
6425 Tyrone Ave, Van Nuys, CA 91401
Here’s what’s most needed right now:
COVID-safe PPE (wet wipes, hand sanitizer, face masks) ▪ Cleaning supplies (sponges, multipurpose cleaner, paper towels) ▪ Hygiene supplies (toothpaste, shampoo, conditioner, soap) ▪ Non-perishable food (canned food, pasta, rice, beans, cereal) ▪ Family fun activities (board games, playing cards, puzzles, bubbles, crafting materials, coloring books/supplies, headphones) ▪ A personal note from your family
*please provide new and unopened items only*
For more information or to set up a donation drop-off appointment, contact Imagine LA Event Specialist Val Vogt at [email protected].
Current Needs
- $10 Target Gift Cards
- Shower wipes
- Chapstick
- Nail Clippers
- Travel-sized Deodorant
- Masculine Shoes (Sizes 10+)
- Masculine Clothing (adult size, casual)
- Backpacks
- Collars/Harnesses/Leashes for our Animal Companions
- Headphones (new only)
Drop Off Instructions
Donations are accepted by appointment only. Please email [email protected] for a list of current needs and to arrange a drop-off appointment. Thank you for continuing to support youth at My Friend’s Place!
- Water
- PPE Supplies
- Gently-used, CLEAN clothing
- Donations
- Volunteers
- Amazon Wish List
Here are our areas of greatest need:
WELCOME HOME BASKETS
Welcome Home Baskets set our participants up for success when they move into permanent housing. They have all the essentials like cleaning supplies, bedding, and light decor to help their new house a home. As we move 400 people from our Project Roomkey sites into permanent housing over the next 90 days, you can help us meet this need.
GIFT CARDS
Gift cards to grocery stores and gas stations to empower program participants to perform their own basic shopping. Email [email protected] to get started.
If you are unable to visit us, please consider purchasing an item from our Amazon wishlist.
If you make a purchase via our Amazon Wish List, please fill out this form so we can thank you and provide a tax deductible acknowledgement letter.
Your item donation helps give people transitioning out of homelessness a sense of dignity and empowerment.
In order to maintain social distancing, we ask that all item drop-offs be scheduled in advance. Please call 818-220-6936 or schedule a time through the form below.
Curbside drop off: Monday-Friday 9:00 am - 11:00 am Irmas Family Campus 7843 Lankershim Blvd North Hollywood, CA 91605
