Give Supplies

Your Support Makes a Difference

How to Give Supplies

  • Review our donation quality standards.
  • Purchase urgently needed items from the lists below. 
  • Schedule a drop-off appointment or ship the supplies to our administrative office.

Purchasing Supplies

Simpson Housing Services does not operate like a large-scale thrift store. Only the items on our urgent needs list will be accepted. We reserve the right to refuse donations that are not on our list of urgent needs or do not meet our quality standards.

We do not accept clothing items (used or new), except for the items listed.

All donation drop-offs must be scheduled in advance at this link. Donations delivered without an appointment will not be accepted.

Donating with a group can be a great introduction to Simpson. Ongoing opportunities for donation drives include Welcome Home Baskets, travel-sized hygiene supplies, and more. Please contact us if you would like to organize a supply drive. 

Supplies Needed

List updated 1.13.2026

  • Women’s bras sizes 32, 34, 36, 38
  • Women’s thermal underwear
  • Men’s thermal underwear
  • Men’s T-shirts sizes S, M, XXL, XXXL
  • Textured/natural hair products
  • Q-tips
  • Nail care kits
  • Washcloths
  • Pillowcases

  • Welcome Home Basket Supplies: Provide household items to individuals moving out of shelter and programs. Contact Katelyn Jaksha, Lead Volunteer Coordinator, for details.
  • We encourage you to shop locally and support black-owned businesses when purchasing supply items. If you would like a more detailed list, please reach out.
  • We are accepting donations of sandwiches at this time. Please contact Aaron Ramos, Volunteer Engagement Manager, to schedule a time to assemble sandwiches at the shelter. 

List updated 11.17.2025

  • Mops and Brooms
  • Household Supplies: small trash cans, shower curtains, shower curtain rings, laundry soap, dish soap, laundry baskets
  • Air Mattresses: Full size and Queen size
  • Diapers, sizes 3, 4, and 5
  • Feminine Hygiene Products: tampons and pads
  • Cleaning supplies: all-purpose cleaner, mops, sponges, etc.
  • Paper towels and toilet paper
  • Laundry Detergent
  • Towels
  • Full Size Deodorant

Welcome Home Basket Supplies: Provide household items to individuals moving out of shelter and programs. Contact Katelyn Jaksha, Lead Volunteer Coordinator, for details.

Please note that you would like your donation to be part of the ‘All Programs’ need list.

We encourage you to shop locally and support Black Owned Businesses when purchasing supply items. If you would like a more detailed list, please reach out.

We are accepting donations of sandwiches at this time. Please contact Aaron Ramos, Volunteer Engagement Manager, to schedule a time to assemble sandwiches at the shelter. 

Items must meet the following standards: 

  • High-quality and in excellent working condition. 
  • Manufactured within the last 10 years, except where noted. 
  • Clean and freshly laundered, free of stains and pet hair. 
  • No rips, tears, holes, dents, or scratches. 

Clothing items must be new. Toiletry items and food must be unopened and unexpired.

Welcome Home Baskets: We would like items to be new so we can provide consistent quality for each shelter guest and supportive housing participant.

For questions about donation quality standards, please contact Katelyn Jaksha, Lead Volunteer Coordinator. 

  • If you are interested in donating clothing, please consider Union Gospel Mission .
  • Donations of beds and some household furniture can be made to Bridging.
  • Medical supplies can be directed to Mano a Mano.
  • For perishable items, please contact your local food bank to see if they would be able to accept your donation.
  • This Bridging Donor Resource List from Bridging also has information on a variety of organizations that accept donations including clothing, furniture, electronics, and more.

Dropping Off or Shipping Donations

Scheduling a Drop-Off Appointment

In-person donations can only be accepted during scheduled drop-off appointments. Schedule a drop-off here. You can drop off your donation at the following locations:

Contact Katelyn Jaksha, Lead Volunteer Coordinator, at kjaksha@simpsonhousing.org with questions about scheduling a drop-off.

Shipping a Donation

If you prefer to ship your donation, donations should be sent to the address below. Many items can be purchased online and sent directly to us. See links in the Urgent Needs lists above for where to buy and to our Amazon charity lists. Please do not send anything other than the items on our list.

If you have sent items to us, please fill out our online form here.

Simpson Housing Services
Attn: Katelyn Jaksha
160 Glenwood Avenue
Minneapolis, MN 55405