Please see below for a comprehensive list of items we accept, donation drop off locations and times.
Donation Locations and Drop off Times
Caring Network
(1441 S. Westnedge) – Women’s and Baby items
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday’s - 9am -5pm
The Ark Shelter (990 W. Kilgore Rd) – Youth/young adult items (age 10-21)
Monday – Thursday - 9am-3pm
Catholic Community Center (346 Catalpa, Benton Harbor)
Monday, Wednesday - 9am-3pm
Thursday - 12-3pm
Main Office (1819 Gull Rd)
Tuesday – Thursday - 9am – 5pm
Immediate Needs
Donations for Back-to-School Event on August 13 (Collection Deadline August 12th):
Backpacks (ages 4-18)
Crayons & markers
Pencils & notebooks
Loose leaf paper
other school supplies
Deodorant, body wash, and shampoo
Youth Independent Living:
King-size bed frame
King-size box spring (new or gently used)
Dresser
TV
Twin beds (frames, mattresses, box springs) for two-bedroom apartment.
Caring Network
Washing Machine - new or used in great condition
Ark Shelter
Men's joggers/sweatpants, PJ bottoms, Winter Gloves (Adult sizes)
Catholic Community Center - Food Pantry
- Frozen proteins
- Cereal
- Fresh produce
- Fresh dairy items
- Shelf stable milk
- Soups
- Canned meats
- Canned vegetables/canned tomato products
- Shampoo/Conditioner
- Toothbrushes (adult and children)/Toothpaste
- Adult body lotion
- Baby/child body lotion
- Liquid body wash/Children's body wash
- Dish soap
Items Accepted:
NEW ITEMS:
- Pillows
- Mattresses
- Car Seats
- Vacuums
- Brooms, dust pans, mops
- Hygiene products (child/adult)
- Cleaning Supplies
NEW/GENTLY USED ITEMS:
- Clothing (child/adult/maternity)
- Lounge wear (sweatshirts, hoodies, and leggings)
- Athletic Clothing (sweatpants, socks, and t-shirts)
- Blankets and sheets/crib sheets
- Bottles
- Pack and Plays
- Highchairs
- Strollers
- Diapers - in package (all sizes)
- Diaper bags, socks, bibs
- Dish sets/glassware
- Pots and pans
- Non-perishable food items
- Bath and kitchen towels
- Food Storage Containers
- Gift cards to Meijer/Wal-Mart.
- Certificates (pizza, bowling, etc)
- Infant and Children's books
- Infant and Children's toys (no missing parts/choking hazards)
- Board Games (with all pieces)
- Movies (G rated, DVD's only)
- Art/craft supplies
- Stuffed animals (new or cleaned)
Items we DO NOT Accept
- Clothing in poor condition
- TVs/Stereos
- Breast pumps and pump parts
- Musical Instruments/Pianos
- Used Car seats or accessories / window shades
- Used Mattresses
- Baby oil or powder, open hygiene items
- Open/used undergarments
- Open/Expired Food
- Cribs or crib accessories
- Built in Appliances
- Video games
- Kerosene and gas heaters
- Halogen Lamps
- Construction material / Paint
- Tires
- Chipped dishes/glassware
- Warped/broken cookware
