Item Donations
How to Donate
We accept donations Monday through Thursday 10 am to 2 pm and Saturdays from 10 am to 12 pm at 311 W Grant Line Rd. You can drive through the north gates and make donations in the driveway behind our building. If the back door is closed, ring the doorbell and a volunteer will assist you.
You can get a tax-deductible receipt for your donation. We do not assess the monetary value of your in-kind donation but instead show the quantity or weight you donated.
Please do not leave any donations if we are not open.
Donations go directly to families and individuals in need throughout our community.
Without the generous donations of our individual and corporate supporters, we could not exist. Donations can take many forms. Some suggestions are listed below. We are a qualified 501(c)(3) charity and your donations are tax deductible.
CURRENTLY NEEDED: EGG CARTONS & PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS
We currently need clean, cardboard (no plastic) egg cartons with lids. We use these to repackage eggs that we buy in bulk.
We also are in need of plastic grocery bags. Thank you!
Food
We accept any food that is unopened and unexpired. We can accept refrigerated and frozen food. We are happy to accept food in bulk quantities (we repackage).
We always need peanut butter (16 ounce jars), jelly (no glass), tuna, canned beans, canned tomatoes, pasta, rice, macaroni and cheese, and snacks.
For Thanksgiving and Christmas meals we need frozen turkeys, canned yams, canned vegetables, stuffing mix, gravy, cranberry sauce, rolls, potatoes, and pies.
Clothing
We accept clean, gently-used and new clothing, socks, shoes, underwear, coats, and jackets. We prefer in-season items. We do not have the capacity to wash anything that is donated.
Hygiene Items
We always need diapers, toilet paper, maxi pads, tampons, toothbrushes, toothpaste, laundry soap (powdered), shampoo, deodorant, razors, bar soap, and dish soap.
Household Items
We accept clean, gently-used, and new household items such as sheets, towels, blankets, books, toys, small appliances, pots, pans, silverware, and dishes.
We need brand-new, unwrapped toys for birthday and Christmas gifts. We give out $5 and $25 gift cards to Target or Walmart at Christmas time.
We need new backpacks and school supplies in July to hand out at the beginning of each new school year.
We accept dog and cat food. Any brand is fine, and it can be opened or half-full.
We do not accept
We do not accept mattresses, furniture, large appliances, medical equipment, cribs, car seats, or electronics (TVs, computers, phones, or printers). We cannot accept expired or opened food.
All the Ways You Can Help
Since there are many ways to help our community through Tracy Interfaith Ministries, we created a printable PDF that lists many of the ways you can help. Print and hang on your fridge as a simple way to remember what items help us the most.