share your stuff
Below are items we need and accept. In addition to this donation list, We also have Amazon Wish Lists that make it easy for you to send items to us directly.
high need items
diapers (sizes 5, 6, and 7)
chapstick
body wash
deodorant
hair ties
razors/shaving cream
bath towels
twin sheets & blankets
summer essentials for kids & teens
pool towels
new swimwear
sunscreen
new sandals
EFFECTIVE MONDAY, AUGUST 10, we are changing how we accept community donations.
Too often, well-intentioned donations include items we simply can’t use to support families experiencing homelessness. These changes allow us to be better stewards of our resources so that the items we do accept go directly to families who need them. We’re deeply grateful for our community's generosity, and these changes will help us ensure that it has the greatest possible impact.
Beginning Monday, August 10 we will only accept donations by appointment, and will no longer accept used clothing, toys, or stuffed animals.
We will still accept baby items and equipment; hygiene, feminine hygiene, and beauty products; household items; and a few seasonal or special needs items. Other ways to provide essential items for our guests include purchasing from our Wish Lists or by contacting our development team to coordinate a drive!
Use this form to schedule an appointment to drop off donations.
Note that we cannot accept donations at our Donation Center without an appointment.
For more information, you can email our in-kind donation team at inkind@marysplaceseattle.org or call them at 206-865-7115.
we do not accept
Used clothing of any kind
Used toys and games
Used baby equipment: car seats, strollers, swings, and cribs
Breast pumps and accessories
Mattresses
Hard cover books
Cleaning supplies
Medicine of any kind, including CBD products and OTC medicines
Large items including appliances, large toys, and exercise and medical equipment
Beverages and food*
Electronics* including computers, phones, video games, printers, and televisions
Home décor and furniture*
If you have questions about what we do and do not accept, please contact us at inkind@marysplaceseattle.org or 206-865-7115.
we accept
Only new, unopened, and unexpired:
toys, stuffed animals, and games
socks, underwear, bras, and swimwear for all genders and sizes
school supplies including lunch boxes and backpacks
comforters
Baby formula, car seats, and booster seats (Please double-check the expiration dates)
travel-sized and full-sized toiletries: deodorant, razors/shaving cream, body wash, chapstick, shampoo, conditioner, lotions, etc.
hair care products, including ethnic hair products: hair ties and clips, shampoo, conditioners, curl creams, oils and butters, mousse, sprays, bonnets, brushes and combs, etc.
pads, panty liners, and tampons
Gift cards to grocery stores and pharmacies
new and like-new
4-6 person tents
Sleeping bags
Pack ‘n Plays
Four-wheeled strollersTwin-size bedding and blankets
Luggage
Small household items including small kitchen appliances such as microwaves, dishware/dinnerware sets, pots & pans sets, and utensils
paperback (only) books
Are you interested in donating professional services such as dentistry, optometry, & other healthcare or clinic-related services; plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and other facility services; or legal services? Please contact our Volunteer Services team at volunteer@marysplaceseattle.org.
Through Mary’s Place’s Make-A-Home program, you can support a family moving into their new apartment with basic furniture essentials. Visit our Make-A-Home page for more information.
If you are interested in providing food-related donations (including snack packs), please contact our Food Services team to coordinate in advance at foodservices@marysplaceseattle.org. Please note that food donations are not accepted at our Donation Center.
community partners
If we can’t take your items, the partner agencies listed below ensure our guests can access furniture when they get their keys to their new homes. Please call first to ensure the agency accepts your item (for example, many do not accept mattresses).
St. Francis House - 206-621-0945
Goodwill - 206-860-5711
Deseret Industries - 206-542-9447
St. Vincent De Paul - 425-226-9426 (Renton), 253-474-0519 (Tacoma), and 253-277-0211 (Kent)
InterConnection - Technology donations
WestSide Baby - 206-767-1662
We have limited space and cannot always use all the items donated by our incredibly supportive community. In those circumstances, we are fortunate to be able to share some of those items with our partners that provide essential, life-saving services for vulnerable families.
Thank you for your generous donations. We want you to know that when we cannot use all of them, they will help others in our community!