REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL DONATIONS: New or Gently-Used (unless otherwise noted) CLEAN In-season (we do not have the space to store winter clothes/coats in the summer and vice-versa) Do not donate ripped, faded, frayed, or stained items — if you wouldn’t wear it, neither should our guests! Please read the list of items that we do
Of course! Please see the section here about donating clothing items.
Our guests tend to be unhoused individuals that also visit our soup kitchen. Some need a fresh change of clothes because they don’t have a way to wash their clothing on a regular basis. Others are low-income individuals who don’t have the means to buy new clothing. Some have job interviews or have just gotten
On the days of distribution (the 2nd and 4th Sundays of the month), the shift begins with preparing the clothing room for service and continues with the distribution of clothing to our guests. On non-distribution Sundays, the entire shift is devoted to sorting through the donations that have come in during the week.
Volunteers who require an agreement or signature from Xavier Mission BEFORE beginning community service MUST speak with the Director of Outreach. All other volunteers can sign-up through the links on the website. Volunteers should bring all service verification forms with them on the day of service to be signed. Xavier Mission can also provide a
Yes, volunteers must sign up online in advance to ensure that we have enough volunteers but not too many: if too many come, people often feel they aren’t needed and that they’ve wasted their time. Please also note that we have the fortunate circumstance of being a very well-known volunteer site and that, especially during
We distribute travel size toiletries, including soap, shampoo, conditioner, toothpaste, lotion, etc., when in stock. On occasion we receive items such as backpacks/suitcases/duffle bags or household linens like sheets and towels. If you are looking for an item other than clothing, please ask the volunteers and they will check to see if we have it.
Beginning in December we distribute coats and warm winter items. We have a very limited number of these items and cannot guarantee that our stock will last throughout the winter months. Guests are limited to ONE COAT for the entire season.
We sometimes receive men’s professional clothing, including slacks, button-down shirts, suits, and ties. Please bring proof of your job interview or new employment and we will try to find something appropriate for you. No item or size is ever guaranteed to be in stock!
We often receive donations of men’s casual clothing, including pants, t-shirts, and sweaters/sweatshirts, and occasionally sneakers or boots. We also receive men’s professional clothing, including slacks, button-down shirts, suits, and ties for those who have proof of a job interview or employment. Occasionally we receive dress shoes as well. No item or size is ever