Below are the current needs of our clients, along with a list of donations we are unable to accept at this time. Thank you for helping our clients experiencing homelessness, eviction and food insecurity!

If you are unsure whether we can accept your in-kind donation, please email [email protected] or call 617-623-6111.

For current needs for our food insecure clients, please visit our Food Assistance page.

Clients Living Outside

All donations can be dropped off at our main office, located at 1 Davis Square Somerville, MA.

  • Bottled water
  • Bug spray (pocket/travel size)
  • Snacks (soft snacks where possible)
  • Mini cereal boxes
  • Shelf stable milk boxes
  • Sunscreen (pocket/travel size)
  • Microwavable soup cups
  • Men’s Underwear – large
  • Wipes (baby and/or antibacterial)

Click here for a more detailed list!

Project SOUP

All donations can be dropped off at Project SOUP located at 165 Broadway, Somerville, MA. 

Current needs:

  • Toiletries
  • Healthy cold cereal or oatmeal packets
  • Green, chamomile, or mint tea
  • High-quality soups
  • Salad dressing, seasonings, sauces,
  • Cooking oil (8-24 oz bottles of olive oil or vegetable oil)
  • Healthy snacks (granola bars, trail mix)
  • Instant coffee
  • Powdered milk

Click here for more staples you can donate to SOUP

All donations must be unopened and unexpired. 

Items We Cannot Accept

Due to limited space and a surplus of supplies we are not accepting the following donations:

  • Clothing
  • Shoes
  • Sleeping bags
  • Pillows
  • Toys
  • School supplies
  • Sanitation Supplies
  • Books

You can contact Second Chances or More Than Words for book and clothing donations.