Shop Our Wishlist
Purchase specific items that ship directly to The Light House.
Donate Items
Our current needs and our donation guidelines are below.
Organize a Drive
Collect the high demand items our programs need the most.
Most Needed Right Now
Community Needs
Razors
Laundry Pods
Travel Size Shampoo & Body Wash
Athletic Shorts & Baseball Caps
Belts
Food Services
Shelf Stable Milk
Masa Flour
Cooking Oil
Laundry Pods
Paper Goods
UNBAGGED LUNCHES
We distribute UNBagged lunches to our residents and community clients who are in need of food. UNBagged lunches are available at any time for anyone who comes to our doors hungry. You’ll donate sandwiches, 2 snacks, and water – exact instructions are on the sign up sheet.
Welcome Home Kits
Help make an empty apartment a home for our residents moving into stable housing.
- Pot and Pan set
- Dish Set
- Glass Set
- Silverware
- Kitchen Utensils
- Can opener
- Shower Curtain
- Towel Set
- Pillow
- Full Sheet Set
- Full Comforter/Blanket
- Cleaning supplies
- Toilet Paper
- Laundry Pods
Current Needs
Personal Care and Household Supplies
Unless indicated otherwise all items must be new.
- Shampoo
- Body Wash
- Body Wipes (no water needed)
- Baby Wipes
- Paper Towels
- Laundry Detergent Pods
- Full Sheets
- Twin and Full Blankets (not throws)
- Disinfectant Wipes and Sprays
- Tissues
Neighbor Needs - Safe Harbour Resource Center
- Sleeping Bags
- Boxers (new)
- Athletic shorts
- Insect Repellant
- Ponchos/Rain Gear
- Backpacks
- Tents
- Sunglasses
- Individual Electric Fans
- Wash Cloths
- Hand Towels
- Hand Sanitizer
Pantry and Meal Programs
All food must be unopened and undamaged.
- Cans or Snack Cups of Fruit (applesauce, mixed fruit, pineapple, oranges)
- Shelf Stable Milk
- Canned Tuna
- Canned Chicken
- White Rice
- Masa (Corn Flour)
- Pasta
- Cooking Oil
- Sugar – 5lbs and individual packets
- Gallons of Milk
- Eggs
- Shredded Cheese
- Black Pepper
- Plastic Forks and knives
- 20 oz Paper Bowls
- Heavy Duty Dinner Paper Plates
- Disposable Hot Beverage Cups
- 12oz Disposable Cups
- Aluminum Foil
Clothing and Footwear
Items must be clean and in good condition. No socks are needed at this time.
- New Men’s Boxers and New Women’s Underwear
- Gently used adult summer clothing. Especially high demand men’s clothing:
- Men’s Athletic Shorts
- Men’s jeans & hardy work pants
- Belts
- Sneakers and casual shoes
*We do not accept suits or formal business-wear, evening-wear, ties or dress shoes. We do not accept any baby or children’s clothing.
Donations are limited to four bags of clothing per donor. Larger donations will require an appointment with our in-kind donations officer. Contact needs@annapolislighthouse.org or 410.268.7160
Gift Cards
Accepted year-round.
- Gas stations
- Grocery Stores
- Local retailers
Items We Cannot Accept
Due to health, safety and space limitations, we cannot accept:
- Leftover, opened or expired food
- Used household goods (kitchenware, decor, cleaning, maintenance)
- Used bedding, pillows, or mattresses
- Furniture or large household items*
- Opened toiletries
- Baby and Children’s items (clothing, toys, stuffed animals, used cribs, car seats)**
- Used electronics
- Books, DVDs, CDs, or other media
- Items that are dirty, stained, torn or moldy
- Donations that are left outside the building
*Call or email our in-kinds donation officer with furniture donation inquiries: needs@annapolislighthouse.org or 410.268.7160
**Our families are best supported with Target and Amazon gift cards so we can meet their specific needs.
Donation Drop-Off Information
- Donations are accepted Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from 8am-6pm
- Large donations & food drives are by appointment only with our In-Kind Development Officer
- Please do not leave items outside of the building
For questions and appointments, please contact needs@annapolislighthouse.org or 410.268.7160
SEPTEMBER SUDS DRIVE
The Light House provides free laundry and shower facilities to our shelter residents and to community clients in our Safe Harbour Resource Center. That amounts to over 150 loads of laundry and over 400 showers per week!
You can help provide the dignity of a fresh start for individuals and families experiencing homelessness by supporting our September Suds Drive today!
ORDER ONLINE THROUGH OUR SEPTEMBER SUDS AMAZON WISHLIST
Or purchase the following items and drop off in person:
- Laundry Pods
- Dryer Sheets
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body Wash
- Lotion
- Razors
