Needs

Needs

Vital to the success of our organization, in-kind donations keep costs down for our programs by providing basic needs items such as food, clothing, toiletries, cleaning supplies, bedding, and more.

Last year alone, The Light House distributed over:

200,000 lb of pantry items
80,000 healthy meals
Thousands of vital basic needs items including clothing, toiletries, sleeping bags, tents, and more.

Important Updates

2024 HOLIDAY MEAL DRIVE: Visit our Sign-up Page to learn more!

2023 HOLIDAY GIFT DRIVE: Visit our Sign-up Page to learn more!

MEAL SERVICE or UNBAGGED LUNCHES: Visit our Volunteer Page to learn more about our updated guidelines.

At this time, we are only able to accept the items listed on our website and through our seasonal donation drives. Thank you for your support!

2024 Holiday Gift Drive

Help us brighten the holidays for our residents by donating a holiday stocking, children’s gift, care and comfort item, or gift card. Visit our sign-up page to learn more and participate!

Thanks to the love and support from our community, this opportunity is now full. We are grateful to everyone who is participating!

Please note that sign-up was required to participate and all sign-up slots are now full.

Learn more & Sign up here!

Urgent Needs

DROP OFF GUIDELINES: The following Urgent Needs items can be delivered to our 10 Hudson Street, Annapolis location, Monday through Friday 9:00am – 7:00pm, or Saturday and Sunday 12:00pm – 5:00pm.

PLEASE NOTE: We are unable to accept foods that are expired, in dented cans, or in opened packaging. We also prefer plastic containers to glass when possible.

SAFE HARBOUR & IN-HOUSE NEEDS

MANY OF THE ITEMS BELOW CAN BE FOUND ON OUR LIGHT HOUSE AMAZON WISHLIST!

Laundry Detergent PODS
Cases of Bottled Water
NEW Adult Tents
NEW Tarps
NEW Batteries (AA & AAA Packs)
Sam’s Club Gift Cards
Gas Station Gift Cards: Shell, Exxon, Royal Farms, WAWA
Adult Sleeping Bags (NEW or GENTLY USED)
Hydration Drink Mix Sticks (NEW unopened packs)
Brown Paper Lunch Bags
Travel Size Deodorants (NEW packs)
Shower/Bath Body wipes (no water needed) (NEW unopened packs)
Insect Repellant Wipes (NEW unopened packs)
NEW Standard Pillows
NEW Twin Sheets
NEW Twin Blankets
NEW Towels
NEW Washcloths
NEW Shower Curtains
Full, Queen, and Twin Air Mattresses with pump (NEW or GENTLY USED)
Air Mattress Pumps (electric or foot) (NEW or GENTLY USED)
Adult Backpacks (NEW or GENTLY USED)
NEW/UNOPENED packs of men’s undershirts and underwear
NEW Shaving Razors
Boxes of Tissues
Paper Towels
Disinfectant Wipes and Sprays

MEAL PROGRAM NEEDS

Ground Coffee
Creamer (dried or individual shelf stable)
Tea Bags
Sandwich Crackers/Cookies (individual packs)
Milk (gallon)
Eggs
Shredded Cheese
White Granulated Sugar (preferably 5lbs and up)
Paper Napkins
20oz Paper Bowls (new/unopened) (Order online – ship to 10 Hudson St, Annapolis, MD 21401)
Heavy Duty Dinner Paper Plates (new/unopened)
Disposable Hot Beverage Cups (new/unopened)

CLIENT CHOICE PANTRY NEEDS

Single Serve Shelf Stable Milk (aseptic packaging)
Boxed Cold Cereals (sweetened preferred)
Canned Meats (Tuna, Salmon, Spam, Chicken)
Cans or 4-Packs of Fruits (peaches, pears, pineapple, apricots, applesauce)
Long Grain White Rice
Table Salt (26 oz canisters)
Small bottles of spices/seasonings (black pepper, garlic powder, Italian herb blend, chili powder, etc.)
White Granulated Sugar (boxes (1 or 2 lb) or packets)
Bottles of Cooking Oil (40 oz or smaller)
Paper, Plastic, or Reusable Shopping Bags (new or gently used)

CHILDREN & FAMILY NEEDS

ALL CHILDREN & FAMILY ITEMS NEEDED CAN BE PURCHASED THROUGH OUR AMAZON CHILDREN & FAMILY WISHLIST

Cribs (new and in box)
Pull Ups -all sizes (boys and girls, no diapers) (new and unopened)
Wipes (new and unopened)
Crib sheets (new and unopened)
Pack n Plays (new and unopened)
Umbrella Strollers (new)
Baby Bottles and Brushes (new and unopened)
Fragrance Free Laundry Detergent Pods
Ages 2-9 yrs – Children’s Winter Coats (Gently used and cleaned)
Ages 2-9 yrs – Children’s Winter Clothing (Gently used and cleaned)
Because needs for the children and families we serve change frequently, Target and Amazon gift cards are most appreciated so we may purchase appropriate items as needed.

FURNITURE NEEDS

ALL FURNITURE ITEMS NEEDED CAN BE PURCHASED THROUGH OUR AMAZON FURNITURE WISHLIST

We can always accept donations of the following furniture items as well:

New/Unopened Twin and Queen Mattresses (no box springs)
New/Unopened Twin and Queen Bed Frames
If you are interested in donating furniture items, please email needs@annapolislighthouse.org.

Share the Warmth Clothing Drive Needs

The Light House is providing the warm weather clothing items listed below to our community’s most vulnerable through Safe Harbour Resource Center and Carol’s Community Closet. See items and donation guidelines below or click here to view or download our flyer.

WHAT ARE WE ACCEPTING?
We are seeking donations of these items for men and women.

NEW
- Hats
- Waterproof Gloves
NEW or GENTLY USED
- Winter Boots
- Coats
- Hoodies
- Sweatpants
- Winter Leggings
- Fleece Pullovers

DONATION PROCEDURES

Items can be delivered:
- 10am-4pm Tuesdays-Fridays
- Light House Lobby – 10 Hudson Street, Annapolis, MD
Please do not leave items outside the doors
At this time we are unable to accept donations of sweaters, as hoodies and fleece pullovers are preferred by our community members.
We are only able to accept the clothing items listed on on our website at the designated drop-off days/times.
If you have other clothing donations, please consider donating to other organizations in our area that can accept these donations.

At this time, we are not able to accept any donations of clothing items. Please check back regularly as our needs change each week. Thank you for your support!

PLEASE NOTE: We typically announce our winter clothing item needs in late October to early November and our summer clothing item needs in late May. Thank you for your support!

At this time, the only clothing items we can accept are those listed below as part of our Hello Summer Drive. See items and donation guidelines below or click here to view or download our flyer.

HELLO SUMMER WARM WEATHER CLOTHING NEEDS:

It’s time to change over Carol’s Community Closet as the weather turns warmer! We are in need of summer clothing for our most vulnerable neighbors.

Please drop off clothing at:

SHINE Station at Annapolis Town Center – 1915 Suite #145 Towne Centre Blvd, Annapolis (next to Warby Parker)
Wednesdays-Saturdays from 11am-3pm.

What are we accepting?

New or Gently Used

Shorts (Men’s and Women’s)
T-Shirts (Men’s and Women’s)
Belts (Men’s and Women’s)
Summer Athleisure Wear

DONATION PROCEDURES

All items should be clean, folded, and placed in bags.
Items listed above can also be dropped off at our 10 Hudson St location, Mon–Fri 9am–7pm, or Sat–Sun 12pm–5pm. If dropping off at 10 Hudson, please park in the designated “drop-off” zone at the front of the building, proceed to the front door, ring the doorbell and front desk staff will accept your donation.
At this time we are unable to accept any children’s clothing items.
If you have other clothing donations, please consider donating to other organizations in our area that can accept these donations.
Please remember to donate with dignity and refrain from donating torn, well worn or stained items.
We are only able to accept clothing items in the list above at the designated drop-off days/times.

At this time the only clothing related items we can accept are the shoes listed below as part of our Shoe Some Love Donation Drive. See items and donation guidelines below or click here to view or download our flyer.

SHOE SOME LOVE DONATION DRIVE:

For someone experiencing homelessness, simple tasks of getting something to eat, finding a place to use the restroom or a safe place to rest, can result in 1,000s of steps taken throughout the day. Through our “Shoe some love for your neighbor” drive, we hope to provide our neighbors with quality shoes as we enter the warmer months.

WHEN: February 1st – March 25th

Monday through Friday 9:00am – 5:00pm at The Light House.

WHERE: The Light House, 10 Hudson Street, Annapolis

WHAT ARE WE ACCEPTING?

New or gently worn men’s and women’s athletic shoes/sneakers.

All adult sneaker sizes, styles, and brands.
Please note, no other types of shoes or clothing can be accepted.
Please spray any gently used shoes with disinfectant prior to donating and remember to donate with dignity!
Please tie each pair of shoes together.

We are in need of warm winter clothing to stock the closet for our most vulnerable neighbors.

DATES/TIMES FOR DROP-OFF:

Saturday, November 6th: 9am-3pm
Saturday, December 4th (CANCELED)

WHAT ARE WE ACCEPTING?

NEW Socks (Men’s and Women’s)
NEW Thermal Undergarments (Men’s and Women’s)
NEW Men’s Undershirts
NEW Hats (Men’s and Women’s)
NEW Weatherproof Gloves (Men’s and Women’s)

New or Gently Used:

Sweatpants (Men’s and Women’s)
Hoodies (Men’s and Women’s)
Winter Boots (Men’s and Women’s)
Winter Coats (Men’s and Women’s)
Jewelry

DONATION PROCEDURES:

All items should be clean and placed in bags.
Donations can be brought to the front door and donors can ring the doorbell to either bring the donations inside or leave the items by the front door where staff will retrieve them. (Please do not drop off clothing at Carol’s Closet.)
We are only able to accept the clothing items in the list above at the designated drop-off days/times.
At this time we are unable to accept any children’s clothing items.
If you have other clothing donations, please consider donating to other organizations in our area that can accept these donations.
Please remember to donate with dignity and refrain from donating torn, well worn or stained items.

Other Clothing Needs

NEW OR GENTLY USED – MEN’S CLOTHING ITEMS:

Polos
T-shirts
Jeans
Dockers/khakis
Sweatpants, and Sweatshirts
Jackets
Raincoats/Ponchos
Shoes, Sneakers, Boots

NEW ONLY – MEN’S CLOTHING ITEMS:

Underwear (boxers, briefs, t-shirts)

We are more than happy to accept used clothing (except for underwear); we ask that it is in good shape, clean, and free of tears and holes.

No suits, ties, or dressy items please

DONATION PROCEDURES

Items can be delivered:
- 10am-4pm Tuesdays-Fridays
- Light House Lobby – 10 Hudson Street, Annapolis, MD
Please do not leave items outside the doors
We are only able to accept the clothing items listed on our website at the designated drop-off days/times.
If you have other clothing donations, please consider donating to other organizations in our area that can accept these donations.

At this time, we are not able to accept any donations of clothing items. Please check back regularly as our needs change each week. Thank you for your support!

PLEASE NOTE: We typically announce our winter clothing item needs in late October to early November and our summer clothing item needs in late May. Thank you for your support!

At this time, the only clothing items we can accept are those listed below as part of our Hello Summer Drive. See items and donation guidelines below or click here to view or download our flyer.

HELLO SUMMER WARM WEATHER CLOTHING NEEDS:

It’s time to change over Carol’s Community Closet as the weather turns warmer! We are in need of summer clothing for our most vulnerable neighbors.

Please drop off clothing at:

SHINE Station at Annapolis Town Center – 1915 Suite #145 Towne Centre Blvd, Annapolis (next to Warby Parker)
Wednesdays-Saturdays from 11am-3pm.

What are we accepting?

New or Gently Used

Shorts (Men’s and Women’s)
T-Shirts (Men’s and Women’s)
Belts (Men’s and Women’s)
Summer Athleisure Wear

DONATION PROCEDURES

All items should be clean, folded, and placed in bags.
Items listed above can also be dropped off at our 10 Hudson St location, Mon–Fri 9am–7pm, or Sat–Sun 12pm–5pm. If dropping off at 10 Hudson, please park in the designated “drop-off” zone at the front of the building, proceed to the front door, ring the doorbell and front desk staff will accept your donation.
At this time we are unable to accept any children’s clothing items.
If you have other clothing donations, please consider donating to other organizations in our area that can accept these donations.
Please remember to donate with dignity and refrain from donating torn, well worn or stained items.
We are only able to accept clothing items in the list above at the designated drop-off days/times.

SHOE SOME LOVE DONATION DRIVE:

WHEN: February 1st – March 25th

Monday through Friday 9:00am – 5:00pm at The Light House.

WHERE: The Light House, 10 Hudson Street, Annapolis

WHAT ARE WE ACCEPTING?

New or gently worn men’s and women’s athletic shoes/sneakers.

All adult sneaker sizes, styles, and brands.
Please note, no other types of shoes or clothing can be accepted.
Please spray any gently used shoes with disinfectant prior to donating and remember to donate with dignity!
Please tie each pair of shoes together.

SHARE THE WARMTH CLOTHING DRIVE:
The Light House is providing the warm weather clothing items listed below to our community’s most vulnerable through Safe Harbour Resource Center and Carol’s Community Closet. See items and donation guidelines below or click here to view or download our flyer.

WHAT ARE WE ACCEPTING?
We are seeking donations of these items for men and women.

NEW
- Hats
- Waterproof Gloves
NEW or GENTLY USED
- Winter Boots
- Coats
- Hoodies
- Sweatpants
- Winter Leggings
- Fleece Pullovers

DONATION PROCEDURES

Items can be delivered:
- 10am-4pm Tuesdays-Fridays
- Light House Lobby – 10 Hudson Street, Annapolis, MD
Please do not leave items outside the doors
At this time we are unable to accept donations of sweaters, as hoodies and fleece pullovers are preferred by our community members.
We are only able to accept the clothing items in the list above at the designated drop-off days/times.
If you have other clothing donations, please consider donating to other organizations in our area that can accept these donations.

2024 Fall Holiday Meal Drive

Every year, The Light House collects holiday meal items to distribute to our community’s most vulnerable. Visit our sign-up page to learn more and participate!

Thanks to the love and support from our community, this opportunity is now full. We are grateful to everyone who is participating!

Please note that sign-up was required to participate and all sign-up slots are now full.

Learn more & Sign up here!

Back to School Drive

It is BACK TO SCHOOL TIME!

This year The Light House is requesting backpacks that include inside:

1 Children’s Book (any age)
1 note or card of encouragement for the 2023-2024 school year
1 $25 Target or Walmart Gift Card

Why are we changing the format this year? Let us explain:

We strive to provide every person who comes through our doors with the dignity of choice and now we are extending this opportunity to our youngest community members to let them choose the school supplies they would like for the year. By including a gift card with their backpack, you are giving them the opportunity to choose their own folders, binders, pencils, and more. We have also historically always allowed our children to choose the backpack that they would like and that tradition will continue again this year. Providing our youngest community members with the dignity of choice promotes empowerment and self-esteem as they prepare for their upcoming school year!

DROP OFF INSTRUCTIONS:

9am-5pm any day before Thursday, 08/24
The Light House – 10 Hudson St, Annapolis, MD 21401

SIGN-UP HERE!

Garden Produce

Do you love to garden and have extra produce? Donate your extra bounty to The Light House and help provide fresh food to our neighbors struggling with homelessness and food insecurity.

Check out our SHINE Garden flyer to learn more!

Please coordinate with the Volunteer Department by emailing volunteers@annapolislighthouse.org before donating.

2023 Holiday Gift Drive

Put a smile on our residents’ faces by donating a holiday stocking, children’s item, community client item, or gift card this holiday season!

Please note that sign-up is required to participate.

Learn more & Sign up here!

For a list of other Anne Arundel County Partner Organizations that may accept donations we are unable to accept, click here.

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Other ways to support The Light House:

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Housewarming Kits

For many of our residents, moving into a new home with very limited resources can be a very stressful experience. You can help make the transition easier for our clients by providing the essential items they’ll need to begin this new chapter in their life. By donating Housewarming Kit items, you’ll provide valuable support to our residents on their journey towards healing and hope.

Check out our Housewarming Kit flyer to learn more!

Please coordinate with the Volunteer Department by emailing needs@annapolislighthouse.org before donating.

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Important Updates

2024 Holiday Gift Drive

Urgent Needs

Share the Warmth Clothing Drive Needs

Other Clothing Needs

2024 Fall Holiday Meal Drive

Back to School Drive

Garden Produce

2023 Holiday Gift Drive

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