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:

270,000 lb of pantry items
83,000 healthy meals
Thousands of vital basic needs items including clothing, toiletries, sleeping bags, tents, and more.

Important Updates

At this time, we are only able to accept the following items listed below. For the safety of our staff and residents, all individuals must wear a mask while on Light House property.

DROP OFF INSTRUCTIONS & 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. 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 Note, all individuals must wear a mask while on Light House property.
MEAL SERVICE or UNBAGGED LUNCHES: Please visit our Volunteer Page to learn more about our updated guidelines.
AMAZON WISHLIST: A few items are also available on our Amazon Wish List.

URGENT FOOD NEEDS

PLEASE NOTE: We DO NOT ACCEPT any foods that are expired, in dented cans, or in opened packaging. We also prefer plastic containers to glass when possible.

Cases of Bottled Water
K-cup Coffee Pods
Fruit Juice (100% fruit – juice boxes or half gallon, shelf stable)
Cereal Bars/Granola Bars
Sandwich Crackers/Cookies (individual packs)
Pasta Sauce (all varieties)
Bottled Condiments: ketchup, mustard, mayo, dressings, BBQ sauce (squeeze bottle only)
Single Serve Condiment Packets: ketchup, mustard, mayo (newly purchased only)
Small bottles of spices/seasonings (black pepper, garlic powder, Italian herb blend, chili powder, etc.)
Salt & Pepper Disposable Sets
Salt & Pepper Packets
White Granulated Sugar (bulk and/or packets)
Bottles of Cooking Oil (no larger than 40 oz)
Instant Coffee (individual packs)
Creamer (dried or individual shelf stable)
Bags of Chips/Pretzels (snack size only)
Hot Dog/Burger Buns
Wrap bread
Milk (by the quart or half gallon)
Shredded cheese (please no parmesan)
Butter or Margarine (sticks only)
Frozen French Fries
Frozen Chicken Tenders
Jimmy Dean Sausage Egg & Cheese (12 count) (sold at Sam’s Club)
Paper Towels (new/unopened)
Paper Napkins (new/unopened)
Paper Bowls (new/unopened)

OTHER URGENT NEEDS

NEW/UNOPENED packs of men’s undershirts and underwear (Purchase from our Amazon Wish List)
Bug Spray (NEW/UNOPENED) (Purchase from Amazon)
Adult Backpacks (NEW or GENTLY USED)
Adult Sleeping Bags (NEW or GENTLY USED)
Laundry Detergent PODS
Gas Station Gift Cards: Shell, Exxon, Royal Farms, WAWA

Clothing Needs

At this time, we are not accepting any donations of clothing items. Please check back regularly as our needs change each week. 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:

With the sudden change in weather, we need to restock a few specific warm weather clothing items for our residents and community clients!

WHEN

Friday, June 3rd: 12pm-5pm
Friday, June 10th: 12pm-5pm

WHAT ARE WE ACCEPTING?

New or Gently Used

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

DONATION PROCEDURES

Masks are required while on Light House property.
Items can be delivered to our 10 Hudson Street location. Ring the doorbell and staff will speak through the intercom acknowledging the drop-off.
All items should be clean, folded and placed in bags.
We are unable to accept any children’s clothing items. We are only able to accept 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.
Please donate with dignity and refrain from donating torn, well-worn, or stained items.

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 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

Tuesday, March 15 – Saturday, April 30

Monday – Friday from 9am-5pm
Saturday – Sunday from 12pm-5pm

WHAT ARE WE ACCEPTING?

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

All adult sneaker sizes, styles, and brands.
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.

DONATION PROCEDURES

Masks are required while on Light House property.
Shoes can be delivered to our 10 Hudson Street location. Ring the doorbell and staff will speak through the intercom acknowledging the drop-off.

At this time we are only able to collect clothing through our Share the Warmth Clothing Drive. See items and donation guidelines below or click here to view or download our flyer.

SHARE THE WARMTH CLOTHING DRIVE:

The Light House is providing hats, gloves, and socks to our community’s most vulnerable through Safe Harbour Resource Center and Carol’s Community Closet.

WHAT ARE WE ACCEPTING?

We are seeking donations of these items for men and women.

Hats (New/Original Packaging)
Waterproof Gloves (New/Original Packaging)
Socks (New/Original Packaging)
Winter Boots (New or Gently Used)

DONATION PROCEDURES

Masks are required while on Light House property.
Items can be delivered between 9am-5pm Monday-Friday and 9am-3pm Saturday & Sunday, at our 10 Hudson Street, Annapolis location.
We ask that all donations be brought to the front door of The Light House, ring the doorbell and staff at the front desk will speak through the intercom.
Please note: We host a Walk-Up Pantry and Open-Air Market on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10am-12pm, Wednesdays from 12pm-2pm. This can cause a back-up on Hudson St. and can make the parking lot impassable. Please plan to drop-off donations outside of this time.
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.

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.

Furniture and Other Goods

On occasion we can accept donations of furniture.

If you are interested in donating a furniture item, please email a photo and the dimensions of the item to info@annapolislighthouse.org and a staff member will get back to you if we are able to accept the item.

Please note:

We do not accept donations of mattress.
We are not able to provide pick up of any items.

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 creating and donating Housewarming Kits, you’ll provide valuable support to our residents in their journey toward self-sufficiency.

Check out our Housewarming Kit flyer to learn more!

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

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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