ORGANIZATIONS ACCEPTING DONATIONS

Organization

Contact Information

Which Items?

Special Holiday Needs

Pick-up or Drop-off Status and Location

Bethesda Project

Bethesda Project

1630 South Street
(215) 985-1600
www.bethesdaproject.org

They need:

Toiletries
New towels
SoapCoffee,
sugarMen’s
new underwear,
socks
Men’s clothes
Used computers
Toaster ovens
Microwaves
VCRs,
TVs
Coffeemakers
Twin sheets
Area rugs
Mattress covers

They need:

$20 or less holiday gifts
Winter clothes
  gloves
  sweaters
  hats
  men’s
clothing

 No Pickup

Drop off

1630 South St.

Safe Haven/MBH

609 S. 15th St.

(215) 985-1600

Contact: Tony

www.bethesdaproject.org

They need:

Frozen casseroles

(see website for recipes)

They need:

Frozen casseroles

No pickup

Drop off: contact Bethesda Project

Caring About Sharing

39th & Spring Garden

(215) 387-6363

Contact:  Bev Smith

They need:

Nonperishable food

or individually wrapped leftovers

Baby items

Furniture in good condition

 

Pick ups for large items available – call

Drop off

39th & Spring Garden

Carroll Park Community Council

5218 Master St.

(215) 877-1157

Contact: Zilpha Tapper

 

They need:

Kids toys

No Pick up

Drop off

5218 Master St.

Good Will

South Philadelphia Good Will

2610 South Front St.

Philadelphia, PA 19148

(215) 463- 5054

They Need:

Clothing in good condition

Books

Small toys

Don’t Bring:

Kerosene Heaters

Baby Furniture (cribs)

No Furniture

 

No Pick Up

Drop Off @

2610 South Front Street

Philadelphia, PA 19148

Greater Philadelphia

Food Bank

302 Westburg st.

(215) 739-7394

Contact: Mark regarding food drives

They need:

Food donations

They need: Food

No Pick up

Drop off

302 Westburg St

Kensington

Welfare Rights Union

2825 N. 5th St.

(215) 203-1945

They need:

Food

Clothing

Furniture

Household supplies

 

Pick up if possible – call

Drop off

2825 N. 5th St.

Mercy Hospice Women’s Shelter

334 S. 13th St.

(215) 545-5153

Contact: Sister Beverly

They need:

New clothing

They need:

Gift cards (from Walmart, JC Penny, etc)

Call ahead to arrange a donation

People’s Emergency Center

325 N. 39th St.

(215) 382-7523

Contact: Lizz Gable (ext. 221)

They need:

Nonperishable food

New clothing

They need:

Holiday gifts

No Pick up

Drop off

325 N. 39th St.

Philabun-dance

3616 S. Galloway

(215) 339-0900

They need:

Food (non-perishable, no glass containers)

 

Pick up:

Call (215)339-0900 ext 232

For info about volunteering, food drives, call Cassandra at (215) 339-0900 ext. 272

Drop off at 3616 S. Galloway

Philadelphia Cares

100 S. Broad St.

(215) 564-4544

Contact: Lisa

www.philacares.com

 

 7th Annual Coat drive, Dec. 1 - Jan. 21 2003

Adopt-a-Family Nov. 1 – Dec. 25

Contact them for mailing labels

 “Adopter” will deliver gifts to their chosen family

- call ahead

Salvation Army

Main Office

3219 Kensington Ave
Philadelphia, PA  19134

(215) 634 9949

     
 

Adult Rehabilitation Program Center

4555 Pechin Street

Philadelphia, PA 19128

(215) 483-3340

They Need:

Clothing, Furniture in good condition

Do Not Bring:

Appliances

Stereos

Baby Furniture/Toys

Office furniture

Medical Equipment

 

Pick Up

Call (215) 483- 3340 ext. 1

Drop Off

4555 Pechin St.

 

Salvation Army the Family Thrift Stores

6432 Rising Sun Ave
Philadelphia, PA  19111

(215) 728- 9616

They Need:

Clean clothes in good condition

Furniture (including office)

Do Not Bring:

Refrigeraters, washers, dryers

Medical Equipment

 

Pick up

Call Central Dispatch @  (215) 483 3340

Drop Off

6432 Rising Sun

Ave

Philadelphia, PA  19111

 

Salvation Army the Family Thrift Stores

4585 Pechin Street
Philadelphia, PA  19128

(215) 487 9993

They Need:

Clean clothes in good condition

Furniture (including office)

Don’t Bring:

Refrigerators, washers, dryers

Medical Equipment

 

Pick up

Call Central Dispatch @  (215) 483 3340

Drop Off

4585 Pechin St.

Society of St. Vincent De Paul

901 E. Luzerne

(215) 288-9540

They need:

Used or new clothing

Furniture

Household goods

Small appliances in working condition

They need:

Toys for Tots

  - new toys

Pick up: contact 1 month in advance to schedule

Drop off: 901 E. Luzerne

Sunday Breakfast Rescue Mission

302 N. 13th St.

(215) 922-6400

They need:

For Mission

Twin bed sheets

Bath towels

Food

Toiletries

Sports equipment

For Thrift Store

Clothing

They need:

Hats, gloves

Toiletries

Men’s coats

Pick up if possible – call

Drop off: 302 N. 13th St.

Toviah Thrift Shop

4211 Chestnut St.

(215) 382-7251

They need:

Clothing

Furniture

Appliances

They need:

Winter clothes

Kids socks, hats, coats, gloves

No Pick up

Drop off 4211 Chestnut St. Fri. & Sat.

University City Hospitality Coalition

4601 Market St.

Suite 471
(215) 472-9733

They need:

Food items

They need:

Food items

Call ahead to arrange a donation

The Village Thrift Shops

(Affiliated with the Purple Heart)

912 West Lehigh Ave
(215) 638-1020

They need:

Clothing

Household goods

Don’t Bring:

Furniture

 

No pick up

Drop off at any of the store locations

 

40 East Chelton Ave.

     
 

2917 Kensington Ave
(near Allegany)

     
 

5739-45 N. Broad St.

(by Media near Oloney)

     
 

1106 Chester Pike

(Sharon Hill)

     

Whosoever Gospel Mission

101 East Chelten Avenue
Philadelphia, PA  19144

(215) 438 3094

They Need:

Clothing in good/clean condition

Furniture

Books (Children or Religious Only)

Non-perishable food

Don’t Accept

Appliances Requiring gas or water

Metal Desks (Only Wooden)

Pianos

Organs

They need:

New toys

Pick up:

Call (215) 438-3094 ext. 10 between 12:30-3pm Mon-Fri

Drop off at 101 East Chelten Ave.

Working Wardrobe

1211 Chestnut, Suite 205

(215) 568-6693

www.careerwardrobe.org

They need:

Clothes that are clean and folded/hung

Used business & business casual clothing (suits, separates, slacks, jackets, skirts, dresses)

Handbags, shoes, hats, jewelry, vests, coats, gloves, scarves, breifcases

Only new cosmetics and pantyhose

Don’t Bring:

Undergarments (unless tags are on), used cosmetics or pantyhose, men’s or children’s clothing, casual clothing, formal wear

Fall/Winter clothing

- Sept to March

Spring/ Summer clothing

- April to Aug.

No pickup

Drop off

3rd Tuesday of every month at 1211 Chestnut