Donating goods makes a difference

Refugees, foster children, older adults, and families in poverty greatly benefit from your generosity. Because of you:

  • Refugees who arrive in Arizona begin their lives in furnished apartments.

  • Foster children who leave their homes with nothing can get started in a safe and loving home.

  • Older adults on a limited income have the personal hygiene and cleaning supplies they need to live happily and healthily.

  • Families visiting the food pantry or family resource center can get a bus pass or gas card to help get to a job interview or doctor's appointment.

Where to donate

In-kind donations can be delivered to either of the following locations:

  • LSS Office: 2502 E. University Drive, Suite #125, Phoenix, AZ 85034, Monday - Thursday from 10am-1pm

  • LSS Office: 3364 E. Grant Rd., Tucson, AZ 85716, Monday - Thursday 10am to 1pm

For any questions about donating items, please contact donations@lss-sw.org

Items that we are especially in need of

  • Pressure Cookers

  • Backpacks

  • Individually packaged, non-perishable snacks, water bottles

  • Gift cards for: Frys, Walmart, Circle K, Uber, Visa

  • Shoelaces

  • New Underwear, all sizes

  • New Cleaning Supplies – bathroom disinfectant spray, kitchen disinfectant spray, windex, dish soap, laundry detergent, washcloths and/or paper towels, toilet paper, garbage bags, brooms and dustpans

  • New Hygiene items in travel sizes – deodorant, shampoo, conditioner, shower gel, toothpaste, toothbrush, feminine hygiene

  • New Bath Towels and washcloths (white preferred for bleaching purposes)

  • New Sheets and Blankets – Twin, Full, Queen

  • Plastic/paper goods - plates, cups, cutlery

    We also accept:

  • Sewing Machines in working condition

  • New Sewing supplies: scissors, rotary cutter blades, fabric marking tools 

  • School Supplies

  • Fans (in summer) space heaters (in winter)

  • Working Bicycles

  • Twin and Full Mattresses that are new or gently used in very clean/good condition

  • Household Goods (new or gently used): Dishes, silverware, pots and pans, lamps, alarm clocks, can openers

Items we cannot currently accept

To be good stewards of our limited resources, we do not accept items we are unable to distribute. We would be happy to refer you to partner organizations who may accept these donations.

  • Clothing and Shoes

  • King size mattresses (queen size is case by case)

  • Very large furniture items such as entertainment centers

  • Used Car Seats

  • Partially used hygiene supplies and cleaning supplies, opened boxes of diapers

  • Any items in need of repair

  • Other items, depending on condition and changing needs

Want to host a drive?

Are you a community group looking to host a drive? Click here for information on hosting a drive. 

Questions?

Please email donations@lss-sw.org

To inquire about a furniture donation pick up in the Phoenix area, please call 602-359-1428.

To inquire about a furniture donation pick up in the Tucson area, please call 520-539-0233

last updated 1/29/24