Donations may be made Monday – Friday from 10am – 3pm. For more information or to schedule a donation delivery at a different time, please contact Annemarie Howse at (213) 482-1834 ext. 117
Click here for a map and directions to Good Shepherd Center.
Please see the list below for some of our most essential needs:
Gift Cards
Gift cards are most appreciated so residents can find exactly what they need and what fits them!
- ROSS
- Target
- JC Penney
- Macys
- Payless Shoes
- Ralphs/Food 4 Less
- VONS
Immediate Needs
- Underwear (New please) children, teens and womens - all sizes
- Pull ups - large for boys
- Ballet shoes and dress for a 6 year old
- Juice boxes & healthy snacks for the children
- Binders, calculators & compasses
- Day planners & journals
- Computer monitor (flat screen please)
- Computer keyboard and mouse
- Toothbrushes
- Food, especially canned meats (see below for a more complete list)
- Vacuum cleaner (s)
- Steam cleaner
- Towels (new, used and rags for cleaning)
- Bras(all sizes)
- Pots & pans (new please or gently used-if used make sure they are not scratched)
Clothing
Donations of new or gently used clothing can make an immediate impact on residents’ lives, as many come to us with little more than a suitcase or the clothes on their back. Our women, mothers and children come in all shapes and sizes! In addition to casual wear, shoes and accessories, we have a special need for business and interview attire.
- New or gently used
- If used, please make sure they are freshly laundered and folded or brought in on hangers
- We especially need plus sizes
- Underwear must be new, bas can be new or gently used
Food
We do our best to provide supplemental food to those living in our transitional and semi-permanent housing, but with the growing numbers of persons living on the streets this has become an ever increasing challenge. Our moms frequently run out of food for their families—especially those with teenagers. If you have a fruit bearing tree, a garden, or find a great deal at the grocery store, please consider a donation to GSC. Our emergency shelter has a food pantry available to residents of GSC and those registered for drop-in services. Food may be dropped off directly at 267 Belmont Ave. They provide three meals and three snacks a day to the 30 women living there, drop-ins, outreach & GSC residents in need. Please call ahead to let them know you are coming (213) 250-5421. Food items most needed are:
- Ground Beef and Ground Turkey
- Tuna, Chicken, Ham, Spam and other canned proteins
- Coffee
- Sugar & Sugar Substitutes
- Pasta
- Tomato / Spaghetti Sauce
- Nuts, Dried Fruits
- Tea, Hot Chocolate
- Cereal
- Mixes (Mashed Potatoes, Cake, Brownies)
- Boxed Macaroni & Cheese
Please make sure that food items are not outdated.
Miscellaneous Items
- Plastic Bags (Trash 13, 30 and 60 gallons)
- Ziplock Baggies (snack, sandwich, quart and gallon sizes)
- Paper Products (toilet tissue, napkins, paper towels)
- Body Wash, Body Lotions,
- Shampoo & Conditioner
- Toothpaste, Tooth Brushes, Dental Floss
- Make-up (NEW)
- Working TV's 13" or smaller for the residents
- Larger Flat screen TV for the Community areas
- Clothing rack (sturdy, industrial)
- Storage bins
- Digital camera
- Toaster
- Coffee maker
- Play dough
- Children's scissors
- Sketch pads
- Slippers and shower shoes
- Underwear (new please)
- Sweat pants and sweatshirts for lounging
- Calendars and appointment books
- USB/flash drives
- Bath towels, washcloths
- Bathrobes & nightclothes (including XXL and Plus sizes)
We do not accept the following donations:
- Food that has an expired expiration date
- Used mattresses
- Computers older than 5 years
- Furniture (unless arrangements have been made and the items are currently needed)
