Ways to Give

Lots of Love Free Care Gifts relies on donations to fill snack bags and provide essential and seasonal support for our community shelters and unsheltered neighbors. Here's what we need most.

For snack bags, we're looking for bottled water, juice boxes, individually wrapped cookies or crackers, and assorted snack chips, along with shelf-stable proteins like canned meat, Vienna sausage, or sardines with easy-open tops. Fruit cups, applesauce, Jell-O, and pudding round out the bags.

For personal care, we ask that all items be new. Needed items include soap, body wash, deodorant, lotion, shampoo and conditioner (including products for African American hair), hand sanitizer, toothbrushes and toothpaste, travel-size tissues, wipes, disposable washcloths, and feminine hygiene products. A comb or brush is always welcome too.

We also need basic supplies like notepads, pens, and backpacks.

For seasonal and clothing needs, we accept new or gently used items for women and men, including t-shirts and casual shirts in all sizes, new socks and undergarments, hoodies, jackets, hats, gloves, and shoes or sneakers in all sizes. Weather gear like raincoats, umbrellas, and fold-up outdoor chairs is also appreciated.