Give Goods. Give Hope.
Your donated items bring practical help and dignity to families and individuals experiencing poverty and homelessness in the DC region.
Whether it’s a warm coat, a hygiene kit, or a bag of groceries, every gift makes a difference.
Where to Drop Off Donations
Comprehensive Family Resource Center
3194 Bladensburg Rd. NE
Suite B
Washington, DC 20018
Location Tip: Down the driveway between Popeye’s and Northeast Auto Body Collision Center.
A receipt is provided for tax purposes.
Prepared Food Donations (up to 300 servings):
Central Union Men’s Shelter
65 Massachusetts Ave. NW
Washington, DC 20001
Daily, 7:30 am – 3:30 pm
Contact: Rick Snyder, 202-745-7118 ext. 233
What You Can Donate:
For your convenience, we have created an Amazon Wish List. Send items directly to the shelter by selecting the Gift Registry Address (Marc O’Brien) at checkout.
Please note that Amazon does not identify the sender, so please include a gift note with your information so we can properly thank you!
Essential Goods:
- Clothing & shoes (men, women, children; clean & undamaged)
- Winter coats, hats, gloves, scarves
- Sheets, towels, pillowcases, linens
- Toiletries (any size, unused)
- Baby items: clothes, diapers (sizes 4-6), wipes, strollers, car seats
- Household goods: plates, silverware, coffee makers, small appliances (working)
- School/office supplies
- Children’s toys
- Flat-screen TVs
- Working computers (flat-screen monitors only)
- Mini refrigerators (working)
Not Accepted: Furniture, tube TVs, broken electronics, VHS/DVDs, books, incomplete items
For furniture donations: We recommend Salvation Army (1-800-SA-TRUCK), American Rescue Workers, or Habitat for Humanity.
Ways You Can Help
Organize a Drive:
Diaper
Drive
We urgently need size 4-6 diapers and baby wipes for families in need.
Food
Drive
37% of people in the Washington region experience food insecurity.
Clothing
Drive
Help stock our clothing pantry with clean, seasonally appropriate clothing for men, women, and children.
Winter Coat
Drive
A warm coat can save a life. Collect new or gently used winter outerwear for all ages.
Shoe
Drive
Donate new or gently used shoes for men, women, and children.
Linen & Towel
Drive
Sheets, pillowcases, bath towels, kitchen towels—simple items that make a house feel like home.
Special Donation Projects:
Fresh Start Hygiene Kits:
Put together kits with essentials: toothbrush, toothpaste, soap, deodorant, shampoo, comb, washcloth, feminine hygiene products.
Email volunteer@missiondc.org to schedule delivery.
Protein Snack Packs:
Help us provide nutritious, shelf-stable snacks for our unhoused neighbors. Each pack includes items like tuna or chicken salad kits, protein bars, peanut butter, and crackers—plus a bottle of water.
Email volunteer@missiondc.org to schedule delivery.
Soup, Stew & Chili Project:
Instead of sandwiches, gather your group to make hearty meals!
Options:
- Prepare and freeze at home, then drop off
- Donate fresh ingredients for our kitchen team
- Or schedule a small group (up to 8 adults) to cook onsite
Email volunteer@missiondc.org to coordinate.
Quick Reference: Drop-Off Locations
Comprehensive Family Resource Center
3194 Bladensburg Rd. NE, Suite B
Washington, DC 20018
Mon–Fri, 9:00 am – 3:30 pm
The Comprehensive Family Resource Center will be closed:
- Thanksgiving: Nov 26-28
- Staff Christmas Party: Dec 6
- Christmas: Dec 24–26
- New Year’s Day: Jan 1
- All federal holidays
Central Union Men’s Shelter
(Prepared Food Donations + Men’s Shelter Needs)
65 Massachusetts Ave NW
Washington, DC 20001
Food Donations: 7:30 am – 3:30 pm, daily
Men’s Shelter Items: 7:00 am – 7:00 pm, Mon–Fri
Thank You for Giving Hope:
Because of you, men, women, and families in crisis experience practical compassion—and take a step toward restoration.
Want to give financially?