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:

305,000 lb of pantry items
80,000 healthy meals
Thousands of vital basic needs items including clothing, toiletries, sleeping bags, tents, and more.

Important Updates

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.

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 9:00am – 3:00pm. 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 Lunch Volunteers: Please visit our Volunteer Page to learn more about our updated guidelines.
A few items are also available on our Amazon Wish List.

URGENT PANTRY NEEDS

Cases of Bottled Water
Fresh Produce (fruits and vegetables)
Eggs by the Dozen
Milk (by the quart or half gallon)
Fruit Juice (100% Fruit)
Jam/Jelly (30oz or Smaller)
Soup (Individual Microwaveable Containers)
Soup (Pop Top Cans or Pouches/Boxes)
Pasta Dishes (Individual Microwaveable Containers – Mac & Cheese, Cup Of Noodles)
Cereal (Individual Boxes/Servings)
Oatmeal
Canned Meats (Tuna/Chicken/Ham)
Brown Rice or Rice Products
Shelf Stable Boxed Milk (Individual Servings)
Creamer (Dried or Individual)
Instant Coffee (Individual Packs)
Bags of Chips
Sugar Packets
Condiment Packets (Mayo/Mustard/Ketchup)
Bacon
Potatoes and Sweet Potatoes

PLEASE NOTE: We do not accept expired food of any kind.

OTHER URGENT NEEDS

Adult Sleeping Bags (NEW or GENTLY USED) Purchase from our Amazon Wish List
Purchase $20 TracFone minute cards from BestBuy (deliver to The Light House, 10 Hudson St, Annapolis, MD 21401)
Purchase NEW men’s shorts, sweatpants, and hoodies from our Amazon Wish List
Paper or Reusable Grocery Bags
Disinfectant Wipes
Lysol Disinfectant Spray
Alcohol Wipes
Hand Sanitizer
Paper Towels
Paper Napkins
Paper Bowls
Plastic Forks
Plastic Utensil Packs
Laundry Detergent PODS
Adult Backpacks (New or Gently Used)
New 3-4 Person Tents
Boxes of Tissues
Sunscreen
Bug Spray
Gas Station Gift Cards: Shell, Exxon, Royal Farms, WAWA

Clothing Needs

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

DATES/TIMES FOR DROP-OFF:

First Saturday of the month: 9am-3pm

WHAT ARE WE ACCEPTING?

NEW Socks (Men’s and Women’s)
NEW Undergarments (Men’s and Women’s)
NEW Sandals (Men’s and Women’s)
NEW Men’s Undershirts

New or Gently Used:

Tennis Shoes (Men’s and Women’s)
Men’s T-Shirts
Men’s Polo Style Short Sleeved Shirts
Men’s Shorts (Athletic, Chino, Cargo)
Men’s Jeans
Men’s Belts
Men’s Baseball Caps
Women’s Short Sleeved or Sleeveless Shirts
Women’s Shorts or Capris
Women’s Athleisure (leggings)
Casual Dresses
Bras
Purses and 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.

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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