Donations

Accepted Items

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Please contact us before delivering any items.

Food donations can be dropped off at our Access Center during open hours (7 am – 4 pm daily).

Clothing and hygiene items can be dropped off at Hillsboro United Methodist Church (168 NE 8th Ave) between 1-4pm Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, & Friday. Email us if you need to coordinate a different time at volunteer@phcwc.org.

We Look For:

Clothing & Shoes

We invite you to donate gently used or new clothing and shoes in good condition for our clothing closet. We encourage the following items:

  • Brand new underwear
  • Waterproof shoes
  • Unisex sweatpants and sweatshirts
  • Men’s clothing (especially jeans)
  • Women’s bras
  • New socks
  • Raincoats

Welcome Baskets

Our newly housed friends are in need of the basic essentials upon move-in! Put these items in a laundry basket for us to pass along:

  • Toilet paper, plunger, and hand soap
  • Shower curtain, hooks, and mat
  • Shampoo, conditioner, and body wash
  • Body, hand, and face towel
  • Laundry detergent
  • Paper towels
  • Dish soap and sponge
  • Paper or plastic dishware and utensils

Hygiene Kits

Hygiene items are always in demand. Put some of these items in bags to pass out or donate for us to give away. Travel-sized items are best.

  • Deodorant
  • Body wipes
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Dental Floss
  • Hand sanitizer
  • Dry shampoo
  • Tampons or pads
  • Nail clippers
  • Chapstick
  • Sunscreen
  • Lotion
  • Tissues
  • Bandaids
  • Shaving cream, razor, and small mirror
  • Foot powder or baby powder

Groceries

Our Access Center serves two warm meals every day. Please call us and see what groceries we need! Here is a list of food we generally always need and use.

  • Frozen chicken
  • Ground beef
  • Milk
  • Eggs
  • Shredded Cheese
  • Rice
  • Beans
  • Lunch meat
  • Bread
  • Condiments
  • Soft granola bars
  • Gravy
  • Potatoes
  • Frozen vegetables
  • Cream of mushroom
  • Spaghetti sauce
  • Elbow pasta
  • Salsa
  • Bananas
  • Oranges
  • Apples
  • Condiments
  • Coffee
  • Pancake Mix
  • Oatmeal
  • Hot cups, paper dishware, plastic utensils