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 us at [email protected] or call 617-623-6111.

Due to limited storage space at our facilities, please do not drop off donation items without confirming with a staff member. Thank you!

Clients Living Outside

Engagement Center & Outreach Wishlist (Updated Regularly) 

  • Hooded Sweatshirts (M/L/XL)
  • Sweatpants (M/L/XL)
  • Backpacks
  • New underwear (Men & Women)
  • Rain ponchos
  • Winter coats
  • Wool socks
  • Travel size toiletries
  • Soup/pasta cups
  • Snack bars
  • Crackers/chips
  • Meat sticks
  • Art Supplies

See Our Full List of Client Needs Here!

Project SOUP

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

Project SOUP Amazon Wishlists (Updated Regularly) 

Top Needs:

  • Crackers
  • Condiments
  • Salad Dressing
  • Toothbrush
  • Toothpaste
  • Shampoo & conditioner
  • Body wash or soap
  • Female Adult Diapers
  • Male/female deodorant
  • Dish soap and sponges
  • Hand soap
  • Toilet paper paper towels (individual or jumbo packs)
  • Can openers
  • Reusable, plastic, or paper grocery bags (with handles please!)
  • Cooking oil (any type)
  • Instant coffee
  • Tea bags

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:

  • Certain clothing
  • Shoes
  • Pillows
  • Toys
  • School supplies
  • Books

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

Consider donating items we cannot accept to Boston HEAT (Human Exploitation and Sex Trafficking):

[email protected]

617-755-3617