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Immediate Needs

At Shelter KC, we strive to keep our guests encouraged, sheltered, fed, and safe. Every decision we make regarding our services, staff, and finances is with the aim of remaining both safe and responsible. Maintaining our supply levels is an ongoing challenge, and we truly appreciate your interest in helping us meet these needs.

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Clothing & Cooling Items

  • Lightweight, breathable clothing
    (t-shirts, shorts, etc.)
  • New or gently used
  • Sizes XL & up for both Men and Women
  • Cooling towels/Bandanas
  • Cotton Socks
  • Shoes

Hygiene & First-Aid

  • Toilet Paper
  • Shampoo/Conditioner
  • Razors/Shaving Cream
  • Deodorant
  • Non-scented Lotion
  • Non-Flavored Chapstick
  • Shower Shoes (flip flops)
  • Aloe Vera Gel
  • Blister Bandages
  • Bug Spray

Hydration & Nutrition

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

Sun Protection

  • Sunscreen (SPF 30 or higher)
  • Lip Balm with SPF
  • Sunglasses
  • Hats (wide-brim or baseball caps)

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  • Old, outdated electronic equipment (please call before donating any computer-related item/s)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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