Immediate Needs

Your generosity helps Shelter KC provide essential supplies to men and women experiencing homelessness in Kansas City.

From clothing and personal care items to food and everyday necessities, every donation helps us care for our guests.

Explore our current needs below and learn how you can make a difference.

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Clothing & Warmth

  • Women’s Clothing — New or gently used
    Sizes XL and up
  • Men’s Clothing — New or gently used
    Sizes XL and up
  • Coats
  • Hand Warmers
  • Blankets
  • Socks
  • Shoes/Boots

Hygiene & First-Aid

  • Toilet Paper
  • Shampoo/Conditioner
  • Razors/Shaving Cream
  • Deodorant
  • Non-scented Lotion
  • Non-Flavored Chapstick
  • Shower Shoes (flip flops)

Hydration & Nutrition

  • Cases of Bottled Water
  • Electrolyte Drinks (Gatorade, Pedialyte, etc.)
  • Shelf-Stable snacks (granola bars, protein bars, etc.)
  • Fresh fruit

Over-the-Counter Pharmacy Items

Over-the-counter pharmacy items are also greatly appreciated, such as:

  • OTC Cold Medicine
  • OTC Pain Relievers
  • Adult Multi-Vitamins
  • Cough Drops

Donation Drop-Off Details

Drop-off Location

1520 Cherry Street
Kansas City, MO 64108

Drop-off Hours

Monday through Friday
9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Please note: We are closed on Sunday mornings.

If you need to drop off items outside of these hours or on weekends, please contact us and request to speak to an Admin Staff to make an arrangement.

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Toiletries

We accept any size or type, unopened toiletries.

Clothing

We accept men and women’s new or gently used clothing. Underwear must be in unopened packages.

Food

We serve three meals a day to our guests! Help us keep our pantry stocked by donating unopened, non-expired canned goods and non-perishable items.

Items We CANNOT Use

From time to time, a well-meaning donor will bring in donations we are unable to use. Some items don’t match the population we serve and other items may be broken, and we cannot make needed repairs. Below is a list of items we simply can’t use.

 

  • Old, outdated electronic equipment (please call before donating any computer-related item/s)
  • Televisions
  • Beds, mattresses, bed frames
  • Sofa sleepers
  • Large appliances (stovetop ovens, refrigerators, dishwashers, etc.)
  • Used underwear
  • Used socks
  • Children’s items (clothing, toys, etc.)
  • Spoiled or expired food
  • Bars of soap

Special Requests

Occasionally, we will have a special request. To be alerted about those needs, follow our Facebook page.

Thank you for your generosity!

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